Deersville

Deersville (HM1IGN)

Location: Deersville, OH 44693 Harrison County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 18.466', W 81° 11.247'

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Deersville was platted by John Cramblett on Nov. 25, 1815. The community reached its peak in the years before the Civil War when it was a stop on the stagecoach route between Wheeling and Wooster. Alexander Auld, a songwriter, lived near the community in the 19th century. His song books sold approximately 700,000 copies. His most famous song was "The Hills of Ohio," which has been considered from time to time as a candidated for
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Ohio's state song. Other prominent residents included Maj. Gen. Harry F. Hazlett, the second Harrison County native to reach the rank of major general. George A. Custer was the first. Deersville was once a cultural center, known for its schools, library, and churches, as well as its involvement in the prohibition and anti-slavery movements. In proportion to its population, Deersville has produced more Harrison County officials than any other community.
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HM NumberHM1IGN
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Year Placed2001
Placed ByScenic Byway Task Force
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, December 21st, 2014 at 9:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17T E 484071 N 4461934
Decimal Degrees40.30776667, -81.18745000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 18.466', W 81° 11.247'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 18' 27.96" N, 81° 11' 14.82" W
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Area Code(s)740
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 124-138 Main St, Deersville OH 44693, US
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