Ratchford, Ohio

Ratchford, Ohio
Ratchford, Ohio is located in Ohio
Ratchford, Ohio
Ratchford, Ohio
Location of Ratchford, Ohio
Coordinates: 39°07′15″N 82°30′21″W / 39.12083°N 82.50583°W / 39.12083; -82.50583
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountiesJackson
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45692
Area code740
GNIS feature ID1057945[1]

Ratchford is an unincorporated community in Milton Township, Jackson County, Ohio, United States. It is located between Wellston and Wainwright on Mulga Road, at 39°07′15″N 82°30′21″W / 39.12083°N 82.50583°W / 39.12083; -82.50583.[2][3]

The Ratchford Post Office was established on March 15, 1900 and discontinued on March 15, 1907. Mail service is now handled through the Wellston branch.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2020-01-03.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ratchford, Ohio
  3. ^ Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '06. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2006, 78.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ratchford Post Office (historical)