Equity is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

A post office called Equity was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] Howell S. Devol served as postmaster.[3] The Duvol family were prominent pioneers who also founded nearby Devola.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Equity, Ohio
  2. "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 18, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  3. Hathaway, Seymour J. (1902). History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens. Biographical Publishing Company. p. 963.
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Devola

39°33′32″N 81°34′32″W / 39.55889°N 81.57556°W / 39.55889; -81.57556


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