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Fifteen is a small, unincorporated community located in Washington County, in the state of Ohio, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or a town. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county.

History of Fifteen

The community of Fifteen got its name because of its location. It was about 15 miles away from the city of Marietta. Because of this, it was sometimes called "Fifteen Mile."

A post office was opened in Fifteen in 1872. This allowed people living there to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years before it closed down in 1918.

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