New Marshfield, OH

New Marshfield is a census-designated place in central Waterloo Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census counted 316 residents. New Marshfield is located along State Route 56 west of the county seat of Athens. The B&O Railroad formerly passed through the community, but the line was abandoned in the 1980s. Campuses serving the community include Alexander Elementary School], Alexander Middle School], and Alexander High School. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of New Marshfield, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For New Marshfield, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. A post office called Marshfield was established in 1857, and the post office was renamed New Marshfield in 1909.