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Methodist church on State Route 668

Maxville is an unincorporated community in Perry County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. Maxville Limestone, a natural limestone formation, was named after the community.

History

A post office was established at Maxville in 1855, and remained in operation until 1904. The community's name is derived from shortening and alteration of the name of William McCormick, a first settler.

Notable person

Edwin D. Ricketts, a U.S. Representative from Ohio, was born near Maxville in 1867.

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