Campbellstown, Ohio facts for kids
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Campbellstown, Ohio
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 Campbellstown, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Campbellstown, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Preble |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1056762 |
Campbellstown is a small place in Ohio, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Campbellstown is located in Jackson Township, Preble County, Ohio. Students in the area attend National Trail High School. This school is part of the National Trail Local School District.
A Look at Campbellstown's Past
Campbellstown has had a few names over the years! It was first called Florence Station. This name was given in 1852. That's when the railroad tracks were built to reach this spot.
Later, the community was renamed Campbellstown. This new name honored an early settler whose last name was Campbell. A post office opened in Campbellstown in 1854. It served the community for exactly 100 years, closing in 1954.
Famous People from Campbellstown
Who is Don Elston?
One notable person from Campbellstown is Don Elston. He was a professional baseball player. Don Elston was born and grew up right here in Campbellstown. He played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
