Morges, Ohio

Signpost in front of a pine tree with seven signs on it reading from top to bottom Bark Road, Bachelor Road, Morges and four signs with arrows pointing different directions to Magnolia, Waynesburg, Carrollton, and Dellroy
Sign at crossroads in Morges

Morges[1] (pronounced MOHR-jez) is an unincorporated community in Rose Township, Carroll County, Ohio, United States. The community is part of the Canton–Massillon Metropolitan Statistical Area. Part of the community is served by Waynesburg, post office 44688, and part by Magnolia, post office 44643.[2] Coordinates: 40°38′03″N 81°14′30″W / 40.63417°N 81.24167°W / 40.63417; -81.24167

History

The community was platted in 1831 by Samuel Oswalt and John Waggoner along the road established by Bezaleel Wells between Canton and Steubenville, Ohio.[3] Eckley and Perry[4] wrote: "The population in 1840 was 1,593; in 1880 it was 1,195, but by 1921 Morges was numbered among the defunct places of the county."

St. Mary's of Morges is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Education

Students attend the Sandy Valley Local School District.[5]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Morges, Ohio
  2. ↑ Zip Code Map
  3. ↑ Historical markers in Carroll County
  4. ↑ Eckley, H.J.; Perry, W.T. (1921). History of Carroll and Harrison Counties. The Lewis Publishing Co. p. 203.
  5. ↑ PUC Ohio map of School Districts
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