Richmondale

Richmond Dale (sometimes Richmondale) is a census-designated place in central Jefferson Township, Ross County, Ohio, United States.[1] It has a post office with the ZIP code 45673.[2] It is located along U.S. Route 35 southeast of the county seat of Chillicothe.

Richmond Dale was laid out in 1811.[3] The community derives its name from Richmond, Virginia, the native home of a first settler.[4] A post office called Richmond was established in 1814, and the name was changed to Richmond Dale in 1829.[5] The change in name was intended to prevent repetition with another Richmond, Ohio.[6]

Richmond Dale has a public library, a branch of the Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library.[7]

Richmond Dale community sign.

Looking south towards the intersection of Market and Main Streets.

Coordinates: 39°12′07″N 82°48′50″W  /  39.20194°N 82.81389°W  / 39.20194; -82.81389

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