Maxville is an unincorporated community in

Perry County Perry County may refer to: United States *Perry County, Alabama *Perry County, Arkansas *Perry County, Illinois *Perry County, Indiana *Perry County, Kentucky *Perry County, Mississippi *Perry County, Missouri *Perry County, Ohio *Perry Coun ...

, in the U.S. state of Ohio. Maxville Limestone, a natural limestone formation, was named after the community.

History

A post office was established at Maxville in 1855, and remained in operation until 1904. The community's name is derived from shortening and alteration of the name of William McCormick, a first settler.

Notable person

Edwin D. Ricketts Edwin Darlington Ricketts (August 3, 1867 – July 3, 1937) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio for three terms in the early 20th century. Biography Born near Maxville, Ohio, Ricketts attended th ...

, a U.S. Representative from Ohio, was born near Maxville in 1867.

References

Unincorporated communities in Perry County, Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ohio 1855 establishments in Ohio Populated places established in 1855 {{PerryCountyOH-geo-stub