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Bridgeville, Ohio

Coordinates: 39°58′10″N 81°52′03″W / 39.96944°N 81.86750°W / 39.96944; -81.86750
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Bridgeville is an unincorporated community in Muskingum County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

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A post office called Bridgeville was established in 1830, and remained in operation until 1900.[2] The community was named for a nearby bridge on the National Road.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bridgeville, Ohio
  2. ^ "Muskingum County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 20, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  3. ^ Everhart, F.J. (1882). 1794. History of Muskingum County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches of prominent men and pioneers. F.J. Everhart & Co. p. 382.

39°58′10″N 81°52′03″W / 39.96944°N 81.86750°W / 39.96944; -81.86750