Carrothers is an

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in Venice Township, Seneca County,

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, United States. It is located along State Route 4, just north of the border between Seneca and

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. The community is served by the

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(44807) post office.

History

Carrothers was

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ted in 1873 by James Carrothers, and named for him. A post office was established at Carrothers in 1874.

References

Unincorporated communities in Ohio Unincorporated communities in Seneca County, Ohio {{SenecaCountyOH-geo-stub