Allensburg, Ohio facts for kids

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Allensburg is a small place in Highland County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. It's what we call an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or a village with its own local government. Instead, it's usually managed by the county government.

A Look Back at Allensburg's History

How Allensburg Started

Allensburg was officially planned and mapped out in 1839. This process is called "platting," which means someone drew up a detailed map showing where streets, lots, and public areas would be. The community was named after William Allen. He was an important politician who later became the 31st governor of Ohio. A governor is the leader of a state, similar to a president for a country.

Early Services for the Community

A post office, which was called Allensburgh at the time, opened in 1843. This was an important service for the people living there, allowing them to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years before it closed in 1864.

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