New Marshfield, Ohio facts for kids
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New Marshfield, Ohio
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Location of New Marshfield, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Athens |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 316 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45766
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628942 |
New Marshfield is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is located in Athens County. This place is known as a census-designated place. This means it is an area identified by the government for counting people. However, it is not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 316 people lived there. New Marshfield has its own post office with the ZIP code 45766. It is found along State Route 56. This road is west of Athens, which is the main city in the county.
History of New Marshfield
New Marshfield has a history connected to railroads. The B&O Railroad used to have tracks running through the community. This train line was very important for travel and trade. However, the railroad line was no longer used after the 1980s.
A post office was first opened in 1857. It was originally called Marshfield. Later, in 1909, its name was changed to New Marshfield. By the 1880s, the community had grown. It had a train station and several stores. These places helped the people living there get supplies and travel.
Education in New Marshfield
Public education for students in New Marshfield is provided by the Alexander Local School District. This school district serves the community's young people.
Students attend different schools based on their age.
- Alexander Elementary School teaches students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Alexander Middle School is for students in 6th through 8th grade.
- Alexander High School serves older students from 9th to 12th grade.
These schools help students learn and grow from their early years through high school.
