Frederick, Ohio

Frederick is an unincorporated community in Miami County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Former variant names of Frederick were Fredericktown and Fidelity.[1] A post office called Fidelity was established in 1849, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] Frederick was named for Frederick Yount, a pioneer settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Frederick, Ohio
  2. "Miami County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 9 September 2005. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  3. The History of Miami County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County; Its Cities, Towns, Etc. Windmill Publications. 1880. p. 433.

Coordinates: 39°55′32″N 84°16′29″W / 39.92556°N 84.27472°W / 39.92556; -84.27472


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