Alvada, Ohio facts for kids
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Alvada, Ohio
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Location of Alvada, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Seneca |
| Township | Big Spring |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
44802
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| GNIS feature ID | 1064317 |
Alvada (pronounced al-VAY-duh) is a small, unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city. It's located in western Big Spring Township, within Seneca County, Ohio, in the United States.
Alvada has its own post office with the ZIP code 44802. It is found where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 23 and State Route 199.
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History of Alvada
When Alvada Started
Alvada has had a post office since 1877. This was an important way for people to send and receive mail. By the year 1880, about 63 people lived in Alvada.
Important Places in Alvada
Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church
One important landmark in Alvada was the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. It used to have a large, red-brick church building. There was also a two-story school house next to it. The church property also includes a cemetery. This cemetery has more than 470 marked graves.
