Allen Center, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Allen Center, Ohio
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 Allen Center, Ohio
Location in Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Union |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43040
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| Area codes | 937, 326 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1060818 |
Allen Center is a small place in Ohio, United States. It is not an official town or city. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and buildings without its own local government. Allen Center is located in Allen Township, which is part of Union County. You can find it where Allen Center Road and Bear Swamp Road meet.
History of Allen Center
How Allen Center Started
Allen Center was first planned and settled around the year 1849. People began to build homes and businesses there.
Early Services
In 1851, a post office was opened in Allen Center. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. Having a post office was very important for communities back then. It helped people stay connected and made it easier to do business. The post office in Allen Center stayed open for about 12 years. It closed its doors in 1863.
