Edgefield, Ohio Explained

Edgefield is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Edgefield derives its name from Obadiah Edge, landowner of the town site.[1] A post office called Edgefield was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1914.[2] Edgefield had 46 inhabitants in 1910.[3]

References

39.6142°N -83.6447°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 42.
  2. Web site: Fayette County . Jim Forte Postal History . 13 December 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151222112448/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=OH&county=Fayette . 22 December 2015 .
  3. Book: Allen, Frank M.. History of Fayette County, Ohio: Her People, Industries and Institutions. 1914. B. F. Bowen, Incorporated. 269.

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