Stratford, Ohio

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

History

Stratford was platted in 1850.[2] The community derives its name from Stratford-upon-Avon, England.[3] A post office was established at Stratford in 1850, and remained in operation until 1900.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stratford, Ohio
  2. History of Delaware County and Ohio. O. L. Baskin & Company. 1880. p. 312.
  3. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 130.
  4. "Delaware County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 15 January 2016.

Coordinates: 40°15′22″N 83°3′48″W / 40.25611°N 83.06333°W / 40.25611; -83.06333

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