Winfield is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States.[1] It is on State Route 516 between Dover and Dundee.

History

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Winfield was originally called Mechanicsburg, and under the latter name was platted in 1849.[2] A post office called Winfield was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1904.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Winfield, Ohio
  2. ^ The History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County; Its Townships, Towns, Churches, Schools, Etc. Warner, Beers & Company. 1884. p. 533.
  3. ^ "Tuscarawas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 6, 2016.

40°32′56″N 81°33′29″W / 40.549°N 81.558°W / 40.549; -81.558