Fryburg (also Freyburg, Freyburgh, or Fryburgh) is an

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located in central Pusheta Township,

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. It is located between Wapakoneta and Botkins. The community is served by the

Wapakoneta City School District The Wapakoneta City School District is a public school district in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The district encompasses the city of Wapakoneta; the villages of Buckland and Cridersville, the unincorporated communities of Fryburg, ...

and the Wapakoneta (45895) post office.

History

Fryburg was laid out in 1848 at the site of a former Native American settlement. A post office was established at Fryburg in 1847, and remained in operation until 1903. A community landmark is St. John's Catholic Church, which is listed on the

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Notable events

* The area was hit by a destructive EF3 tornado on 15 March 2024 * St. John's Catholic Church puts on the "Fryburg Homecoming" annually on the Sunday before Labor Day. This festival known colloquially as "Fryburg Fest" gathers thousands from the surrounding area and has been operating for 133 years as of 2023.

References

Unincorporated communities in Auglaize County, Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ohio 1848 establishments in Ohio Populated places established in 1848 {{AuglaizeCountyOH-geo-stub