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Monroeville, Jefferson County, Ohio facts for kids

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Brush Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio Office and Garage
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Monroeville is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

A former variant name of Monroeville was Croxton, for founder Abraham Croxton. Monroeville was laid out in 1836. The name honors James Monroe, 5th President of the United States. A post office called Croxton was established in 1833, and remained in operation until 1895.

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