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

History

Irville was laid out in 1815 by John Irvine, and named for him.[2] A post office called Irville was established in 1816, and remained in operation until 1902.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Irville, Ohio
  2. Everhart, J.F. (1882). History of Muskingum County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches of prominent men and pioneers. J.F. Everhart & Co. p. 403.
  3. "Muskingum County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 4, 2016.

40°02′57″N 82°07′38″W / 40.04917°N 82.12722°W / 40.04917; -82.12722


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