Stewartsville 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
Belmont County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Ohio
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.
History
A post office called Stewartsville was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1998. The community was named for John Stewart, a businessperson in the local mining industry.
Notable people
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Sam Jones, Major League Baseball pitcher
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Shag Thomas
Shag Thomas (born James Thomas, August 11, 1924 – July 25, 1982) was an American professional wrestler during the 1950s and 1960s. He was one of the few African-American wrestlers of his day.
Football career
Thomas was a 1942 graduate of ...
, professional wrestler, champion
References
Unincorporated communities in Belmont County, Ohio
1873 establishments in Ohio
Populated places established in 1873
Unincorporated communities in Ohio
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