Folsom is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Highland County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Ohio
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.
History
A post office was established at Folsom in 1886, and remained in operation until 1905. The community's name honors
Frances Folsom Cleveland
Frances Clara Cleveland Preston ( née Folsom born as Frank Clara; July 21, 1864 – October 29, 1947) was an American socialite, education activist, and the first lady of the United States from 1886 to 1889, and again from 1893 to 1897 as ...
, First Lady of the United States from 1886 to 1889.
References
Unincorporated communities in Highland County, Ohio
Unincorporated communities in Ohio
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