Leavittsville, Ohio

The Leavittsville ME Church and graveyard

Leavittsville is an unincorporated community in Monroe Township, Carroll County, Ohio, United States.[1] The community is part of the Canton–Massillon Metropolitan Statistical Area. The community is served by the Sherrodsville post office, ZIP code 44675.[2]

History

The settlement was first known as "Monroe".[3] The community was given the name Leavittsville in 1850 by Thomas James.[4] A sandstone quarry operated nearby.[3]

Education

Students attend the Conotton Valley Union Local School District.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Leavittsville Geographic Names Information System
  2. ↑ Zip Code Map
  3. 1 2 "History of Monroe Township p. 4" (PDF).
  4. ↑ Eckley, H.J.; Perry, W.T. (1921). History of Carroll and Harrison Counties. The Lewis Publishing Co. p. 193.
  5. ↑ PUC Ohio map of School Districts

Coordinates: 40°30′49″N 81°11′46″W / 40.51361°N 81.19611°W / 40.51361; -81.19611

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