Madison Mills, Ohio Explained

Official Name:Madison Mills, Ohio
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Mapsize:250px
Pushpin Map:Ohio#USA
Pushpin Label:Madison Mills
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Ohio
Subdivision Type2:Counties
Subdivision Name2:Fayette
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Madison
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:925
Coordinates:39.6536°N -83.3397°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:43143
Area Code:740
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1070830

Madison Mills is an unincorporated community in Madison Township, Fayette County, Ohio, United States. It is located along Harrison Road (Fayette County Highway 32), between Bloomingburg and Mount Sterling.[1]

History

A large gristmill called Madison Mills was built at the site in 1859.[2] The Madison Mills Post Office was established on December 12, 1866, but was discontinued on May 31, 1942. The mail service is now sent through the Mount Sterling branch.

Notes and References

  1. Rand McNally, The Road Atlas '06, Chicago, Rand McNally, 2006, p.80
  2. Book: Allen, Frank M.. History of Fayette County, Ohio: Her People, Industries and Institutions. 1914. B. F. Bowen, Incorporated. 343.