What is the history of Kirkpatrick, Ohio?
Kirkpatrick was founded in 1832 by Marturen Latimbra, who named the settlement Letimberville after himself. Initially, it was thought that Latimberville would prosper, given that it was located along the well traveled Columbus, OhioColumbus-Sandusky, OhioSandusky Pike (now Ohio State Route 98State Route 98). Despite establishing a town plat, and selling lots for the community, the promise of Letimberville failed to live up to its founder’s aspirations after it was by passed by the railroads, and Letimbra left in search of better opportunities. Letimberville did attract farmers who relied on the community as a home for basic commerce and a center of religion. The greatest percent of population in the community were followers of the Methodist Episcopal ChurchMethodist Episcopal faith, the community having one of three churches attended to by Rev. Jeremiah Crabb Monnett. Methodism was so much a part of the community that for many years the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WTCU) enjoyed
