Footville, Ohio

Footville is an unincorporated community in southwestern Trumbull Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. It lies at the intersection of State Route 166 with Trask Road, 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km) east of the Geauga County line and 11+1⁄4 miles (18.1 km) southeast of the village of Jefferson, the county seat of Ashtabula County. Spring and Trumbull Creeks, which are both tributaries of the Grand River, pass near Footville.[1]

Location of Footville, Ohio
Location of Footville, Ohio

Community

Footville is named for an early settler, Loren Foote, who donated land for a school and church in the community.[2] For a time, a post office (now closed) was operated in Footville.[3] A cemetery is located in the northeastern corner of the community.[4] Its school, originally constructed in 1842, ceased operating when it consolidated with the Geneva school system; however, the building remains and is used for community events. A small park, which contains a playground and a memorial to veterans, is also located in the community.[2]

References
  1. DeLorme. Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer. 7th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2004, p. 34. ISBN 0-89933-281-1.
  2. 40th anniversary: Trumbull area Ruritan Club marks 4 decades of service, Star Beacon, 2007-10-13. Accessed 2007-10-15.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Footville Post Office (historical)
  4. Ashtabula County (OHIO) Cemetery List and Location, Ashtabula County Genealogical Society. Accessed 2007-10-15.

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