Millville is an

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in Liberty Township, Henry County,

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History

Millville was laid out and

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ted in 1854. It was named from the presence of a nearby mill. A post office was established at Millville in 1855, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928.

Geography

Millville is located at , east of New Castle, off State Road 38 and north on Wilbur Wright Road.

Notable people

Millville was the birthplace of Wilbur Wright and is the location of the Wilbur Wright Birthplace and Museum. His brother Orville Wright was born in

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References

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