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New Moorefield is a small, quiet place in Clark County, Ohio. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

What is New Moorefield?

New Moorefield is located in the U.S. state of Ohio. It's a community where people live, but it doesn't have its own mayor or city council like a bigger town would. Instead, it's part of the larger Clark County.

A Look Back at New Moorefield's History

New Moorefield began to grow in the 1840s. This was a time when pioneers and settlers were moving into new areas.

Early Businesses in New Moorefield

When New Moorefield was first settled, two important businesses were started. These were a sawmill and a gristmill.

  • A sawmill is a place where logs are cut into lumber. This lumber was essential for building homes and other structures.
  • A gristmill is where grains like corn or wheat are ground into flour. This was very important for making food.

The New Moorefield Post Office

In 1866, a post office was opened in New Moorefield. This meant that people could send and receive mail right in their own community. The post office was a key part of connecting New Moorefield with the rest of the world. It stayed open for many years, finally closing in 1926.

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