McDonaldsville, Ohio explained

McDonaldsville is an unincorporated community in Stark County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

McDonaldsville was platted in 1829, and supposedly was named for a general in the Revolutionary War named McDonald whom the founder admired.[1] Lack of railroad facilities inhibited the town's early growth.[2] A post office called McDonaldsville was established in 1852, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]

References

40.8861°N -81.4794°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Perrin, William Henry. History of Stark County: With an Outline Sketch of Ohio. 1881. Baskin & Battey. 546.
  2. Book: Lehman, John H.. A Standard History of Stark County, Ohio: An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with Particular Attention to the Modern Era in the Commercial, Industrial, Civic and Social Development . 1916. Lewis Publishing Company. 73.
  3. Web site: Stark County . Jim Forte Postal History . 21 January 2016.

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