Equity, Ohio

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

History

A post office called Equity was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] Howell S. Devol served as postmaster.[3] The Duvol family were prominent pioneers who also founded nearby Devola.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Equity, Ohio
  2. "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 18 January 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
  3. Hathaway, Seymour J. (1902). History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. Biographical Publishing Company. p. 963.
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Devola



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