Buena Vista, Fayette County, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buena Vista, Ohio
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 Buena Vista, Fayette County, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Buena Vista, Fayette County, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Fayette |
| Township | Green |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43160
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1056737 |
Buena Vista is a small, unincorporated community in Ohio, United States. It is located in Green Township, which is part of Fayette County. You can find it where two roads meet: Greenfield-Sabina Road (also called Fayette County Highway 5) and Stafford Road (Fayette County Highway 3). This spot is about 5 miles south of Washington Court House. A stream called Rattlesnake Creek flows near the community.
History
How Buena Vista Started
Buena Vista began its history in the 1830s. The community was first known by a different name. It was called Moons. This name came from an early settler named William Moon. Later, the community changed its name to Buena Vista. People believe the new name came from a place called Buena Vista in Virginia.
The Old Post Office
A post office opened in Moons in 1833. It served the community for many years. The post office stayed open until 1907. After that, mail for Buena Vista was handled by other nearby post offices.
Images for kids
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Buena Vista community sign
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Looking south on Stafford Road in Buena Vista
