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Originally named Millville, the name was changed to Warrensburgh because
postal authorities feared confusion with another Millville. About 1894, it
appears the "h" was dropped and the name became Warrensburg. It
was named in honor of William M. Warren who was Delaware County's delegate to
the Ohio constitutional convention which assembled in Columbus on May 6,
1850. Mr. Warren donated three acres of land for the construction of the
Old Stone Church and taught school.
The US Post Office established the Warrensburgh
Post Office on August 26, 1885. It was renamed to the Warrensburg Post
Office on December 1, 1894. It was discontinued on September 30, 1901 with
service being provided by the Ostrander Post Office. (4)
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| HISTORY
OF DELAWARE COUNTY 1880 |
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small hamlet pleasantly situated on the west bank of the
Scioto River, about half-way between the covered bridge on the
Marysville pike and the mouth of Boke's Creek. The old
Sandusky Military Road passes through and forms the main
street of the town. A good road partially graded and graveled
connects it with Ostrander, while branching out from it in
several directions are pikes leading to Delhi, Delaware,
Ferrisburg, Richwood and Marysville. The nearest railway
station is at White Sulphur, on the Cleveland, Columbus,
Cincinnati & Indianapolis Railroad, about two miles and a
half directly south over the old military pike road.
Millville, as its name suggests, was called so from its mill
privileges, and the fact, that the old grist and saw mill
stood here before the foundation of the town. Millville has a
large mill, two churches-the Christian Union (now occupied by
the Methodist Episcopals), and the Protestant Methodist-a fine
carriage and wagon shop, two blacksmith-shops, and a brick
store in which the post office is located. At one time in its
history, Millville was the largest hamlet in the township, and
had a bright prospect for the future, but the railroad robbed
it of its birthright and attracted the greater interest to
Ostrander. Over the brick store is the lodge-room of Ruff ner
Lodge, No. 330, I. O. O. F. It was organized and the first
installation of officers and initiation of members took place
in October, 1856, in the hall they now occupy, which is large
and well furnished. It is in an excellent condition, having
thirty members and a large sum of money in the treasury,
besides owning their block and hall. It is related as an
extraordinary fact that although this lodge has been in
existence for so many years, the members have never as yet
been called upon to defray the burial expenses of a dead
brother. The lodges at Ostrander and Ferrisburg, in Union
Count, are outgrowths from this, and are evidences of the
earnest work of its members. The following are the names of
the charter members William P. Crawford, William G. McFarlin,
Thomas Silverthorn, Joseph Frankenfield, Hugh M. Stevens,
James Cox and George Crawford. Of these W. G. McFarlin is the
only one who takes an active part in the lodge proceedings.
The present officers of the lodge are as follows : Adam
Newhouse, Noble Grand; Marshal Howison, Vice Grand; I. Z.
Calvin, Recording Secretary; J. T. Shrup, Permanent Secretary;
J. W. Jones, Treasurer; Chancey Pearl. Inside Guardian, and W.
G. McFarlin. Conductor. (1) |
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