Weymouth, Ohio Explained

Weymouth is an unincorporated community in Medina County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

The community was named after Weymouth, Massachusetts, the native home of an early settler.[1] A post office called Weymouth was established in 1824, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] By the 1880s, Weymouth had a cheese factory and several country stores.[3]

References

41.1856°N -81.7942°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 143.
  2. Web site: Medina County . Jim Forte Postal History . 15 January 2016.
  3. Book: History of Medina County and Ohio: Containing a History of the State of Ohio, from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time. 1881. Baskin & Battey. 392.

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