New Marshfield, Ohio | |
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Coordinates: 39°19′31″N 82°12′59″W / 39.32528°N 82.21639°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
County | Athens |
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] |
New Marshfield is a census-designated place in central Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 316 at the 2020 census.[3] It has a post office with the ZIP code 45766.[4] It is located along State Route 56 west of the county seat of Athens.
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.[5] By the 1880s, (New) Marshfield had a train station and several stores.[6]
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).