Millfield, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Millfield, Ohio
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Location of Millfield, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Athens |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 311 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45761
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628933 |
Millfield is a small community in Athens County, Ohio, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined for collecting population data. In 2020, about 311 people lived there.
Millfield has its own post office with the ZIP code 45761. You can find it near Ohio State Route 13, between the towns of Chauncey and Jacksonville. Route 13 used to go right through Millfield, but now a bypass road helps traffic move around the community.
History of Millfield
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Millfield has a long history. A post office was first opened here in 1827. This was an important step for the community. It helped people send and receive mail.
Besides the post office, Millfield also had a gristmill. A gristmill is a place where grain, like wheat or corn, is ground into flour. This was a very important business for early communities. It helped provide food for the people living nearby.
The Millfield Mine Disaster
In 1930, a very sad event happened in Millfield. This was the Millfield Mine disaster. It was a serious accident that occurred in a coal mine. This disaster is remembered as the worst mining accident in Ohio's history. It had a big impact on the community.
See also
In Spanish: Millfield (Ohio) para niños
