Dudley, Ohio

Dudley is an unincorporated community in Noble County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

Dudley had its start in 1871 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office was established at Dudley in 1872, and remained in operation until 1953.[3] The town site was officially platted in 1877.[2] Dudley was the name of a family of early settlers in the area.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dudley, Ohio
  2. 1 2 Martin, Frank M. (1904). The County of Noble: A History of Noble County, Ohio, from the Earliest Days, with Special Chapter on Military Affairs, and Special Attention Given to Resources. Selwyn A. Brant. pp. 100–101.
  3. ↑ "Noble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  4. ↑ History of Noble County, Ohio. L. H. Watkins. 1887. p. 319.

Coordinates: 39°42′02″N 81°30′31″W / 39.70056°N 81.50861°W / 39.70056; -81.50861


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