Brandt, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brandt, Ohio
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Bethel Township administration buildings and fire station, Brandt, Ohio
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Location of Brandt, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Miami |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 282 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812835 |
Brandt is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is located in Miami County, within Bethel Township. Even though it's a small place, it's considered part of the larger Dayton area. In 2020, about 282 people lived there. The main office for Bethel Township is also located in Brandt.
History of Brandt
Brandt was started a long time ago, in 1839. It was built along a very important road called the National Road. This road is known today as U.S. Route 40. Brandt became a convenient stop for people traveling on this busy road. It was also a place where "toll-takers" worked. Toll-takers were people who collected money from travelers to use the road. This money helped pay for the road's upkeep.
The Voorhis brothers were the ones who planned out the community of Brandt. There used to be a toll gate right at the east end of Brandt. This is where U.S. Route 40 and State Route 201 meet now. The governor of Ohio would choose the toll-takers. They earned $30 each month for their work.
A special building in Brandt is the Brandt School. It was built in 1890 and is still standing on Third Street.
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The historic Brandt School building, built in 1890.
