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