Martel, Ohio Explained

Martel is an unincorporated community in central Tully Township, Marion County, Ohio, United States. It had a post office with the ZIP code 43335.^[1] After its post office was closed, the community was made part of the Caledonia ZIP code area.^[2]

History

Martel was laid out in 1881.^[3] A post office called Martel was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1996.^[4] Besides the post office, Martel had a railroad station.^[5] Martel also appears on some maps as Baker, Three Locusts, and Tully City.

References

40.6689°N -82.9103°W

Notes and References

1. https://tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm?citybyzipcode USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
2. http://www.bsh.jfs.ohio.gov/05May2007/Decisions/1346741.pdf OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES BUREAU OF STATE HEARINGS
3. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 84.
4. Web site: Marion County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 January 2016.
5. Book: The History of Marion County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County; Its Townships, Towns, Churches, Schools, Etc.. 1883. Leggett, Conaway & Co.. Chicago. 731.