New Marshfield, Ohio
Census-designated place in Ohio, United States
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New Marshfield is a census-designated place in central Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 316 at the 2020 census.[2] It has a post office with the ZIP code 45766.[3] It is located along State Route 56 west of the county seat of Athens.
New Marshfield, Ohio | |
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 Location of New Marshfield, Ohio | |
| Coordinates: 39°19′31″N 82°12′59″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| County | Athens |
| Township | Waterloo |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 316 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 45766 |
| Area code | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628942[1] |
| Website | newmarshfieldohio |
History
The B&O Railroad formerly passed through the community, but the line was abandoned in the 1980s.[citation needed]
A post office called Marshfield was established in 1857, and the post office was renamed New Marshfield in 1909.[4] By the 1880s, (New) Marshfield had a train station and several stores.[5]
Education
Public Education in the community of New Marshfield is provided by the Alexander Local School District. Campuses serving the community include Alexander Elementary School] (Grades PK-5), Alexander Middle School] (Grades 6–8), and Alexander High School (Grades 9–12).
