Hammondsville is an unincorporated community in central Saline Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area. It lies along Ohio State Route 213.
History Hammondsville was laid out in 1852 and named for Charles Hammond, the original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Hammondsville since 1852. Hammondsville was originally a mining community and the Hammondsville Mining and Coal Company operated there.
Education Hammondsville is part of the Edison Local School District. Campuses serving the community include Stanton Elementary SchoolStanton Elementary School at Internet Archive. (Preschool–Grade 8) and Edison High SchoolEdison High School Home Page at Internet Archive. (grades 9–12).
Notable people Bevo Francis, basketball player, one of the most prolific scorers in college basketball history
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