Fairhaven is an unincorporated community in eastern Israel Township, Preble County, Ohio, United States. It lies along State Route 177 at its intersection with Israel-Somers Road. Four Mile Creek, which feeds into Acton Lake in southern Preble County, runs on the western edge of Fairhaven. It is located 10½ miles (17 kilometers) southwest of Eaton, the county seat of Preble County.[1] The community is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area. Fairhaven Church and Fairhaven Community Church are both located in Fairhaven along State Route 177. Fairhaven Community Church hosts a free annual Dinner Drama for the community. Fairhaven is home to the historic Bunker Hill house, a stop along the Underground Railroad.
History edit
Fairhaven was laid out and platted in 1832.[2] Fairhaven is a commendatory name for the scenic location of the original town site.[3] A post office was established at Fairhaven in 1833 and remained in operation until 1932.[4]
References edit
- ^ DeLorme. Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer. 5th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 1999, p.64. ISBN 0-89933-233-1.
- ^ History of Preble County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches. H. Z. Williams & Bro. 1881. p. 238.
- ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 44.
- ^ "Preble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
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