Lockville, Ohio Explained

Lockville is an unincorporated community in Fairfield County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Lockville was named for the locks on a nearby canal.[1] A post office called Lockville was established in 1849 and remained in operation until 1921.[2]

Notable people

Charles M. Borchers, U.S. Representative from Illinois

References

39.8186°N -82.7336°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Fairfield County, Ohio, and representative citizens . Chicago, Richmond-Arnold Pub. Co . Miller, Charles Christian . 1912 . 134.
  2. Web site: Fairfield County . Jim Forte Postal History . 17 December 2015.

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