Moorefield, Ohio

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

Not to be confused with New Moorefield, Ohio.

History

Moorefield was platted in 1815.[2] The community derives its name from Michael Moore, one of the founders.[3] A post office has been in operation at Moorefield since 1819.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Moorefield, Ohio
  2. Hanna, Charles Augustus (1900). Historical Collections of Harrison County, in the State of Ohio. Privately printed. p. 114.
  3. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 91.
  4. "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 December 2015.

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