Clarksfield, Ohio

Clarksfield is an unincorporated community in the northwestern portion of Clarksfield Township, Huron County, Ohio, United States.[1] It lies along State Route 18 midway between Norwalk and Wellington, and along State Route 60 between New London and Wakeman. The Vermilion River flows northward through Clarksfield.[2]

History

A post office was established at Clarksfield in 1821, and remained in operation until 1905.[3] The community was named after James Clark, a land agent.[4]

Notable people

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clarksfield, Ohio
  2. DeLorme, Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer, 7th ed., Yarmouth, Maine, 2004, pp. 39-40 ISBN 0-89933-281-1
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clarksfield Post Office (historical)
  4. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 29.
  5. The Monthly Supplement: A Current Biographical Reference Service. Vol. 1–2. Chicago, IL: A. N. Marquis. 1940. p. 373 – via Google Books.

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