Belden, Ohio

Unincorporated community in Ohio, U.S. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

History

Belden was originally called Rawsonville.[2] A post office called Rawsonville was established in 1852, the name was changed to Belden in 1876, and the post office closed in 1902.[3] The present name is derived from Bildad Beldin, a pioneer settler.[4]

Notable people

Henry Schriver, a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, was born at Belden in 1914.[5] Robert Skimin, a former Army officer and author was born at Belden in 1929.[6]

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