Willowdell, Ohio Explained

Willowdell is an unincorporated community in Darke County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. Home of the Willowdell Wienerfest; a nonprofit festival to benefit Special Olympics.

History

Willowdell was originally called Woodland, and under the latter name was laid out in 1859.^[1] A post office called Woodland was established in 1857, and closed in 1867.^[2] This post office reopened in 1879 under the new name of Willowdell,^[3] and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.

Notable person

• Annie Oakley, sharpshooter of the American Old West

References

40.3064°N -84.4539°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Wilson, Frazer Ells. History of Darke County, Ohio, from its earliest settlement to the present time, Vol. 1. 1914. Hobart Publishing Company. Milford, Ohio. 602.
2. Web site: Darke County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 December 2015.
3. Book: The History of Darke County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County; Its Cities, Towns, Etc. 1880. W. H. Beers & Company. 386.