New Marshfield, Ohio

New Marshfield is a census-designated place in central Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States.[1] The population was 316 at the 2020 census.[2] It has a post office with the ZIP code 45766.[3] It is located along State Route 56 west of the county seat of Athens.

New Marshfield, Ohio
Census-designated place
Location of New Marshfield, Ohio
Location of New Marshfield, Ohio
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyAthens
Population
 (2020)
 • Total316
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45766
Area code740

History

The B&O Railroad formerly passed through the community, but the line was abandoned in the 1980s.

A post office called Marshfield was established in 1857, and the post office was renamed New Marshfield in 1909.[4] By the 1880s, (New) Marshfield had a train station and several stores.[5]

Education

Public Education in the community of New Marshfield is provided by the Alexander Local School District. Campuses serving the community include Alexander Elementary School (Grades PK-5), Alexander Middle School (Grades 6–8), and Alexander High School (Grades 9–12).

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Marshfield, Ohio
  2. "New Marshfield CPD, Ohio - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  3. USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  4. "Athens County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  5. History of Hocking Valley, Ohio: together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Chicago: Inter-State Pub. Co. 1883. p. 691.

39°19′30″N 82°13′05″W


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.