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Jasper Mills is an unincorporated community in Jasper Township, Fayette County, Ohio, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 22, three miles west of Washington Court House.

History

Jasper Mills had its start around 1854 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community was named for a gristmill which operated there, and for Jasper Township, the township in which it is located. A post office called Jasper Mills was established at Jasper Mills in 1857, and remained in operation until 1876.

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    Jasper Mills community sign.

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    Looking west on US Highway 22 in Jasper Mills, Ohio.

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