Moorefield, Ohio
Appearance
Moorefield is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]
History
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Moorefield, Ohio
- ^ Hanna, Charles Augustus (1900). Historical Collections of Harrison County, in the State of Ohio. Privately printed. p. 114.
- ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 91.
- ^ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
40°11′59″N 81°10′15″W / 40.19972°N 81.17083°W