Madison Mills, Ohio
Madison Mills is an unincorporated community in Madison Township, Fayette County, Ohio, United States. It is located along Harrison Road (Fayette County Highway 32), between Bloomingburg and Mount Sterling.[2]
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| Coordinates: 39°39′13″N 83°20′23″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Fayette |
| Township | Madison |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 43143 |
| Area code | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1070830[1] |
History
A large gristmill called Madison Mills was built at the site in 1859.[3] The Madison Mills Post Office was established on December 12, 1866, but was discontinued on May 31, 1942. The mail service is now sent through the Mount Sterling branch.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Madison Mills, Ohio
- Rand McNally, The Road Atlas '06, Chicago, Rand McNally, 2006, p.80
- Allen, Frank M. (1914). History of Fayette County, Ohio: Her People, Industries and Institutions. B. F. Bowen, Incorporated. p. 343.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Madison Mills Post Office
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