Stratford, Ohio Explained

Stratford is an unincorporated community in Delaware County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Stratford was platted in 1850.[1] However, Stratford appears to have already been platted in 1849. A map of Delaware County at the Library of Congress shows Stratford platted then.[2] The community derives its name from Stratford-upon-Avon, England.[3] A post office was established at Stratford in 1850, and remained in operation until 1900.[4]

References

40.2561°N -83.0633°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Delaware County and Ohio. 1880. O. L. Baskin & Company. 312.
  2. Web site: Map of Delaware County : also a part of Marion and Morrow counties . 2023-10-25 . Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.
  3. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 130.
  4. Web site: Delaware County . Jim Forte Postal History . 15 January 2016.

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