Moreland, Ohio Explained

Moreland is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Moreland was platted in 1829.[1] Variant names were Moorefield, Mooreland, Moorland, and Morland. The community derives its name from George Morr, the original owner of the town site.[2] A post office called Moorland was established in 1831, and remained in operation until 1902.[3]

References

40.7119°N -81.945°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Wayne County, Ohio. 1910. B.F. Bowen. 404.
  2. Book: Douglass, Ben. History of Wayne County, Ohio, from the days of the pioneers and first settlers to the present time. 1878. Robert Douglass, publisher. Indianapolis. 599.
  3. Web site: Wayne County . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 January 2016.

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