Advance is an
unincorporated community
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at the junction of
Dover
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,
Chesterfield, and
Pike Townships, in
Fulton County,
Ohio
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, United States, which is also the junction of County Road M and County Road 13.
History
Advance had a
United States Post Office that operated between 1893 and 1901.
Today, Advance remains a community recognized on county maps including the county Fire Districts map,
and the county Tornado Sirens map. The
tornado siren is located a few yards east of the junction in
Pike Township, and serves residents and visitors of all three townships that meet in Advance.
Fire and EMS, located in
Royalton Township, serves most of the residents and visitors of the community that are located north in Chesterfield and east in Pike Township, while
Wauseon Fire and EMS serves the territory in the southwest quadrant of the junction in Dover Township.
The Village of
Lyons also furnishes water to the large campground in Advance.
Attractions
A private 115 acre campground with 800
campsite
Campsite, campground, and camping pitch are all related terms regarding a place used for camping (an overnight stay in an outdoor area). The usage differs between British English and American English.
In British English, a ''campsite'' is an ...
s and a small golf course is located in
Chesterfield Township, northeast of the junction.
Sunny's Shady Recreation Area
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References
External links
Sunny's Campground
Old Pines Golf Course
Unincorporated communities in Fulton County, Ohio
Unincorporated communities in Ohio
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