West Chester, Ohio

West Chester is an unincorporated community in Tuscarawas County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

West Chester was laid out and platted in 1814.[1] An old variant name of West Chester was Cadwallader.[2] A post office called Cadwallader was established in 1828, and remained in operation until 1918.[3]

References

  1. The History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County; Its Townships, Towns, Churches, Schools, Etc. Warner, Beers & Company. 1884. p. 623.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Chester, Ohio
  3. "Tuscarawas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 January 2016.

Coordinates: 40°14′0″N 81°20′40″W / 40.23333°N 81.34444°W / 40.23333; -81.34444


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