Dudley is an unincorporated community in Noble County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

Dudley had its start in 1871 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office was established at Dudley in 1872, and remained in operation until 1953.[3] The town site was officially platted in 1877.[2] Dudley was the name of a family of early settlers in the area.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dudley, Ohio
  2. 1 2 Martin, Frank M. (1904). The County of Noble: A History of Noble County, Ohio, from the Earliest Days, with Special Chapter on Military Affairs, and Special Attention Given to Resources. Selwyn A. Brant. pp. 100–101.
  3. "Noble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  4. History of Noble County, Ohio. L. H. Watkins. 1887. p. 319.

39°42′02″N 81°30′31″W / 39.70056°N 81.50861°W / 39.70056; -81.50861


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