Freeburg, Ohio


Freeburg is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Stark County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Freeburg was platted in 1842. Lack of railroad facilities inhibited the town's growth. A post office called Freeburgh was established in 1855, the name was changed to Freeburg in 1894, and the post office closed in 1906.
The Freeburg Cemetery is also known as the Church of the Brethren Cemetery.

Geography

The community is located 6 miles east from OH-44 in Louisville, Ohio by OH-153 near the intersection of Beechwood Avenue Northeast. The highest point in Stark County is located south of the community in Paris Township.