Cavett, Ohio facts for kids

Cavett is a small, quiet place located in Van Wert County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is 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.

Cavett's History

Cavett has a simple but interesting history. A post office was opened there in 1881. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail, buy stamps, and sometimes even handle money. This post office served the people living in Cavett for many years.

The post office remained open until 1918. Sometimes, small post offices close when fewer people live in an area or when mail services change. The name "Cavett" itself comes from a local family. This family were among the first settlers, often called pioneers, who helped establish the community in that area.