Freeburg is an

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in Washington Township, Stark County, in the

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History

Freeburg was

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ted in 1842. Lack of railroad facilities inhibited the town's growth. A post office called Freeburgh was established in 1855, the name was changed to Freeburg in 1894, and the post office closed in 1906.

Geography

The community is located 6 miles east from OH-44 in

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by OH-153 near the intersection of Beechwood Avenue Northeast (CR-105). The highest point in Stark County is located south of the community in Paris Township.

References

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