Winfield, Ohio

Winfield is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States. It is on State Route 516 between Dover and Dundee.

History

Winfield was originally called Mechanicsburg, and under the latter name was platted in 1849.[1] A post office called Winfield was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1904.[2]

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. 533.
  2. "Tuscarawas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 January 2016.

Coordinates: 40°32′56″N 81°33′29″W / 40.549°N 81.558°W / 40.549; -81.558

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