Frederick is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Miami County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Ohio
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.
History
Former variant names of Frederick were Fredericktown and Fidelity. A post office called Fidelity was established in 1849, and remained in operation until 1907. Frederick was named for Frederick Yount, a pioneer settler.
References
Unincorporated communities in Miami County, Ohio
Unincorporated communities in Ohio
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