Clarksfield is an

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in the northwestern portion of Clarksfield Township, Huron County,

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. It lies along State Route 18 midway between Norwalk and

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, and along State Route 60 between New London and Wakeman. The Vermilion River flows northward through Clarksfield.

History

A post office was established at Clarksfield in 1821, and remained in operation until 1905. The community was named after James Clark, a land agent.

Notable people

* Harry L. Twaddle, U.S. Army major general, born in Clarksfield

References

Unincorporated communities in Huron County, Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ohio {{HuronCountyOH-geo-stub