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Fredericktown is a historic unincorporated community at the confluence of the north and middle forks of Little Beaver Creek in northeastern St. Clair Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States.^[1] It lies about six miles north of nearby East Liverpool and about 50 miles west of Pittsburgh. It is known for its historic buildings and its natural environment.^{[citation needed]}

History

Fredericktown was laid out in 1833 by George Frederick, and named for him.^[2] A former variant name was Saint Clair.^[3] A post office called Saint Clair operated between 1848 and 1918.^[4]

Historic sites

Despite its small size, Fredericktown has a number of historic buildings. These include an unusual octagonal building which was used variously over the years as a general store, a school and the village post office; two churches (one of which was deconsecrated and is now privately owned); several private homes constructed of locally quarried sandstone; several log cabins; a one-room schoolhouse; a number of barns; and the former Stagecoach Inn, which has been a private home for some years.^{[citation needed]}

References

• The Enchanted Village: The History of Fredericktown, Ohio by Regis Scharf and Gary Winterburn was privately published in 1992. It has long been out of print, although a new edition is being planned.
• St. Clair Township Travel & Tourism Bureau
• February 10, 1976 letter from President Gerald R. Ford entitled "Message to the Congress Transmitting Report on Little Beaver Creek, Ohio"
• The Ohio Historical Society