Plumwood is a census-designated place in central Monroe Township, Madison County, Ohio, United States.[3] It lies at the intersection of State Route 38 with Arthur Bradley Road, 8½ miles (13½ km) north of the city of London, the county seat of Madison County. The Spring Fork of the Little Darby Creek flows past the community.[4]
Plumwood, Ohio | |
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Unincorporated community | |
![]() Monroe Township hall | |
![]() Location of Plumwood, Ohio | |
Coordinates: 40°00′29″N 83°24′56″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
County | Madison |
Township | Monroe |
Area | |
• Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
• Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 257 |
• Density | 413.18/sq mi (159.61/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
FIPS code | 39-63758 |
GNIS feature ID | 1070904[2] |
Plumwood was originally laid out on December 23, 1895, by Charles F. Sanford. The community was originally named Sanford, but the name was later changed.[5] As of 1915, the community was one of the largest trade posts in the county, with three large general stores, a blacksmith, six threshing outfits, three hay baling outfits, and the population was 200.[5]
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 257 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] |
Municipalities and communities of Madison County, Ohio, United States | ||
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County seat: London | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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