Fairfax, Highland County, Ohio

Fairfax is an unincorporated community in Highland County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.^[1]

History

Fairfax was founded in the 1830s, and named after Fairfax, Virginia, the native home of a first settler.^[2] A post office called Fairfax was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 1906.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairfax, Highland County, Ohio
^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 44.
^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairfax Post Office (historical)

39°02′52″N 83°35′15″W / 39.04778°N 83.58750°W / 39.04778; -83.58750

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairfax, Highland County, Ohio

[2] Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 44.

[3] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairfax Post Office (historical)

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