Belden, Ohio facts for kids

Belden is a small, quiet place in Lorain County, Ohio. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a neighborhood or area that doesn't have its own local government like a city or a village. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

The Story of Belden

Belden has an interesting past! It wasn't always called Belden. Long ago, it was known as Rawsonville.

• In 1852, a post office opened there, helping people send and receive letters.
• Later, in 1876, the name of the community changed to Belden. This new name came from an early settler named Bildad Beldin, who was one of the first people to live in the area.
• The post office eventually closed in 1902.

People from Belden

Even though Belden is a small place, some notable people were born there:

• Henry Schriver was born in Belden in 1914. He grew up to become a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. This means he was a politician who helped make laws for the state of Ohio.
• Robert Skimin was born in Belden in 1929. He became an officer in the Army and later a successful author, writing many books.