Rome, Delaware County, Ohio

Unincorporated community in Ohio, U.S.

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

History

Rome was laid out in 1836.[2] The community was named after the Italian city of Rome, the founder being interested in Ancient Roman history.[3] Rome was incorporated in 1838; the village incorporation was later dissolved at an unknown date.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rome, Delaware County, Ohio
  2. ^ History of Delaware County and Ohio. O. L. Baskin & Company. 1880. p. 202.
  3. ^ a b History of Delaware County and Ohio. O. L. Baskin & Company. 1880. p. 447.
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40°14′48″N 82°54′38″W / 40.24667°N 82.91056°W / 40.24667; -82.91056


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