Claysville is an unincorporated, rural community in Harrison County, Kentucky, United States; which was established by African Americans after the American Civil War ended in 1865.
[3] The area was originally called "Marysville", and was laid out in 1799 or 1800.
[4] A post office called Marysville was established in 1816.
[5] The post office was renamed Claysville in 1825, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.
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