New Marshfield is a

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in central Waterloo Township, Athens County,

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. The population was 316 at the 2020 census. It has a

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with the ZIP code 45766. It is located along State Route 56 west of the

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History

The B&O Railroad formerly passed through the community, but the line was abandoned in the 1980s. A post office called Marshfield was established in 1857, and the post office was renamed New Marshfield in 1909. By the 1880s, (New) Marshfield had a train station and several stores.

Education

Public Education in the community of New Marshfield is provided by the Alexander Local School District. Campuses serving the community include Alexander Elementary School] (Grades PK-5), Alexander Middle School] (Grades 6–8), and Alexander High School (Albany, Ohio), Alexander High School (Grades 9–12).

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Census-designated places in Ohio Census-designated places in Athens County, Ohio 1857 establishments in Ohio Populated places established in 1857 {{AthensCountyOH-geo-stub