Stanleyville, Ohio
Stanleyville is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]
History
Thomas Stanley built the first mill at Stanleyville around 1811.[2] The community that sprang was named for pioneer Thomas Stanley.[3] A post office called Stanleyville was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1933.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stanleyville, Ohio
- ↑ History of Washington County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. H.Z. Williams. 1881. p. 687.
- ↑ "More communities". Marietta Times. February 19, 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
- ↑ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
Coordinates: 39°28′19″N 81°24′40″W / 39.47194°N 81.41111°W
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