Dudley, Ohio Explained

Dudley is an unincorporated community in Noble County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Dudley had its start in 1871 when the railroad was extended to that point.[1] A post office was established at Dudley in 1872, and remained in operation until 1953.[2] The town site was officially platted in 1877. Dudley was the name of a family of early settlers in the area.[3]

References

39.7006°N -81.5086°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Martin, Frank M.. The County of Noble: A History of Noble County, Ohio, from the Earliest Days, with Special Chapter on Military Affairs, and Special Attention Given to Resources. 1904. Selwyn A. Brant. 100–101.
  2. Web site: Noble County . Jim Forte Postal History . 10 December 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151222102232/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=OH&county=Noble . 22 December 2015 .
  3. Book: History of Noble County, Ohio. 1887. L. H. Watkins. 319.

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