Ragersville, Ohio

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

History

Ragersville was platted in 1830 by Conrad Rager, and named for him.[2] A post office called Ragersville was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1955.[3]

Notable person

Nancy Sexton, a filmmaker, was born at Ragersville in 1969.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ragersville, Ohio
  2. The History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County; Its Townships, Towns, Churches, Schools, Etc. Warner, Beers & Company. 1884. p. 507.
  3. "Tuscarawas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  4. "Nancy Sexton Video & Interviews". Online Video Guide. Retrieved 6 January 2016.

Coordinates: 40°27′09″N 81°37′34″W / 40.45250°N 81.62611°W / 40.45250; -81.62611


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