Rome, Delaware County, Ohio
Rome is an unincorporated community in Delaware County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]
History
Rome was laid out in 1836.[2] The community was named after the Italian city of Rome, the founder being interested in Ancient Roman history.[3] Rome was incorporated in 1838; the village incorporation was later dissolved at an unknown date.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rome, Delaware County, Ohio
- History of Delaware County and Ohio. O. L. Baskin & Company. 1880. p. 202.
- History of Delaware County and Ohio. O. L. Baskin & Company. 1880. p. 447.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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