Rome is an unincorporated community in Delaware County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.
History
Rome was laid out in 1836. The community was named after the Italian city of Rome, the founder being interested in Ancient Roman history. Rome was incorporated in 1838; the village incorporation was later dissolved at an unknown date.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rome, Delaware County, Ohio
- History of Delaware County and Ohio. O. L. Baskin & Company. 1880. p. 202.
- ^ History of Delaware County and Ohio. O. L. Baskin & Company. 1880. p. 447.
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
40°14′48″N 82°54′38″W / 40.24667°N 82.91056°W / 40.24667; -82.91056
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