Footville is an

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in southwestern Trumbull Township,

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. It lies at the intersection of State Route 166 with Trask Road / Graham Road, east of the

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line and southeast of the village of Jefferson, the

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of Ashtabula County. Spring and Trumbull Creeks, which are both tributaries of the Grand River, pass near Footville.

Community

Footville is named for an early settler, Loren Foote, who donated land for a school and church in the community.40th anniversary: Trumbull area Ruritan Club marks 4 decades of service
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'', 2007-10-13. Accessed 2007-10-15. For a time, a post office (now closed) was operated in Footville. A cemetery is located in the northeastern corner of the community.Ashtabula County (OHIO) Cemetery List and Location
Ashtabula County Genealogical Society. Accessed 2007-10-15. Its school, originally constructed in 1842, ceased operating when it consolidated with the

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school system; however, the building remains and is used for community events. A small park, which contains a playground and a memorial to veterans, is also located in the community.

References

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