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Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox settlement Beasley Fork is an unincorporated community in Adams County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

A post office called Beasleys Fork was established in 1855 and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community has the name of Beasley Fork, a tributary of Ohio Brush Creek.[3] Charles Stevenson had family members living in the community; his son, William Stevenson, and his wife, Hannah Miller, his son Charles and his wife, Christina Collings, and Mary Stevenson.[3]Шаблон:Rp Charles Fields was one of the community's first settlers.[3]Шаблон:Rp James Collings built a house that overlooked the valley but is no longer there. Another log cabin was built on the ridge east of the community's turnpike by General Darlinton.[3]Шаблон:Rp Union Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1856, while Beasley's Fork Christian Church was organized in 1864, with the present-day building being erected in 1871.[3]Шаблон:Rp Nathaniel Foster, Sr. also settled in the community.[3]Шаблон:Rp Elliot H. Collins was a member of the local Christian church.[3]Шаблон:Rp The first infirmary in the county was founded on G.L. Compton's farm in March 1837. It covered Шаблон:Convert of land and was sold for $2 million.[3]Шаблон:Rp Henry Smith bought Шаблон:Convert of land at the mouth of the river.[3]Шаблон:Rp Leonard Cole grew up in the community and his house overlooked the valley.[3]Шаблон:Rp Edward Burbage purchased a farm in the community, as well.[3]Шаблон:Rp James Miller was the community's postmaster.[3]Шаблон:Rp John Knox also owned a home in the community.[3]Шаблон:Rp James Hemphill settled in the community in 1797.[3]Шаблон:Rp Robert A. Mitchell was born in Beasley's Fork, and his father owned and operated a sawmill and gristmill.[3]Шаблон:Rp

Geography

Beasley Fork is located at the mouth of Beasley's Fork in Green and Jefferson Townships.[3]Шаблон:Rp Beasley Fork is the home of a glen that is noted for its redbud coves and its redbird inhabitants.[3]Шаблон:Rp

Education

Beasley Fork is served by the Adams County/Ohio Valley School District. Children in the community attend West Union Elementary School and West Union High School in nearby West Union.

References

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