Derby, Ohio

Derby is a census-designated place in central Darby Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, United States.[1] Although it is unincorporated, it is assigned the ZIP code of 43117.[2]

Looking northwest on London Road in Derby, Ohio
Location of Derby, Ohio

History

Derby had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] A post office was established at Derby in 1881.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Derby, Ohio
  2. Zip Code Lookup
  3. Van Cleaf, Aaron R. (1906). History of Pickaway County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. Unigraphic. p. 110.
  4. "Pickaway County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 December 2015.


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