Equity is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

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A post office called Equity was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] Howell S. Devol served as postmaster.[3] The Duvol family were prominent pioneers who also founded nearby Devola.[4]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Equity, Ohio
  2. ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 18, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  3. ^ Hathaway, Seymour J. (1902). History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. Biographical Publishing Company. p. 963.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Devola

39°33′32″N 81°34′32″W / 39.55889°N 81.57556°W / 39.55889; -81.57556