Fredericktown, Columbiana County, Ohio Explained

Official Name:Fredericktown, Ohio
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Ohio#USA
Pushpin Relief:yes
Pushpin Label:Fredericktown
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Ohio
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Columbiana
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:St. Clair
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:856
Coordinates:40.7139°N -80.5478°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:43920
Area Code:234/330
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1064681

Fredericktown is a historic unincorporated community at the confluence of the north and middle forks of Little Beaver Creek in northeastern St. Clair Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. It lies about six miles north of nearby East Liverpool and about 50 miles west of Pittsburgh. It is known for its historic buildings and its natural environment.

History

Fredericktown was laid out in 1833 by George Frederick, and named for him.[1] A former variant name was Saint Clair. A post office called Saint Clair operated between 1848 and 1918.[2]

Historic sites

Despite its small size, Fredericktown has a number of historic buildings. These include an unusual octagonal building which was used variously over the years as a general store, a school and the village post office; two churches (one of which was deconsecrated and is now privately owned); several private homes constructed of locally quarried sandstone; several log cabins; a one-room schoolhouse; a number of barns; and the former Stagecoach Inn, which has been a private home for some years.

References

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Columbiana County, Ohio and Representative Citizens . Biographical Publishing Company . McCord, William B. . 1905 . 308.
  2. Web site: Columbiana County . Jim Forte Postal History . 10 January 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304225129/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=OH&county=Columbiana . 4 March 2016 .