New Marshfield, Ohio

New Marshfield is a census-designated place in central Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States.[1] As of the 2010 census it had a population of 326.[2] Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45766.[3] It is located along State Route 56 west of the county seat of Athens.

Location of New Marshfield, Ohio

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. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): New Marshfield CDP, Ohio". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  3. Zip Code Lookup
  4. "Athens County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  5. 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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