Phalanx, Ohio Explained

Phalanx is an unincorporated community in Braceville Township, Trumbull County, Ohio, United States.[1] It is identified by signage as Phalanx Mills.

History

A post office at Phalanx was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1902. The community was named after the local Trumbull Phalanx Company,[2] which was a utopian community based upon Charles Fourier's theories from 1844 to 1848 and again from 1849 to 1852.[3] There were about 200 residents. The community sat on up to 2,000 acres and had farm land, a grist mill, saw mill, oil mill, clothing works, and other enterprises.

Further reading

41.2608°N -80.9786°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Charles Fourier's the Phalanx: Or, Journal of Social Science. 1845. Burt Franklin. 242. The Trumbull Phalanx.
  2. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 109.
  3. Book: Pitzer, Donald E.. America's Communal Utopias. January 1997. Univ of North Carolina Press. 978-0-8078-4609-4. 461, 489.