New Marshfield, Ohio

Census-designated place in Ohio, United States
39°19′31″N 82°12′59″W / 39.32528°N 82.21639°W / 39.32528; -82.21639CountryUnited StatesStateOhioCountyAthensElevation843 ft (257 m)Population
 (2020)
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45766
Area code740GNIS feature ID2628942[1]

New Marshfield is a census-designated place in central Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 316 at the 2020 census.[3] It has a post office with the ZIP code 45766.[4] It is located along State Route 56 west of the county seat of Athens.

History

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

A post office called Marshfield was established in 1857, and the post office was renamed New Marshfield in 1909.[5] By the 1880s, (New) Marshfield had a train station and several stores.[6]

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. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Marshfield, Ohio
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. ^ "New Marshfield CPD, Ohio - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  4. ^ USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  5. ^ "Athens County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  6. ^ History of Hocking Valley, Ohio: together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Chicago: Inter-State Pub. Co. 1883. p. 691.
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