New Marshfield, Ohio

New Marshfield, Ohio
Census-designated place
Location of New Marshfield, Ohio
Coordinates: 39°19′31″N82°12′59″W / 39.32528°N 82.21639°W / 39.32528; -82.21639
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Athens
Elevation [1]	843 ft (257 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	316
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	45766
Area code	740
GNIS feature ID	2628942 [1]
Website	newmarshfieldohio.wixsite.com/newmarshfield

New Marshfield is a census-designated place in central Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 316 at the 2020 census. ^[2] It has a post office with the ZIP code 45766. ^[3] 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. ^[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. "New Marshfield CPD, Ohio - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
3. USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
4. "Athens County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
5. History of Hocking Valley, Ohio: together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Chicago: Inter-State Pub. Co. 1883. p.  691.

External links

• Website