Caywood, Ohio facts for kids

Caywood is a small place in Washington County, Ohio, USA. It is known as an "unincorporated community". This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. In the past, it was also called Caywood Station.

History of Caywood

The community of Caywood started in 1871. This was the year a railroad line was built and reached this area. The arrival of the railroad helped the community grow.

A post office was also opened in Caywood in 1871. This post office served the community for many years. It allowed people to send and receive mail. The post office stayed open until 1922.

Caywood was named after a local family. The Caywood family lived in the area and were important to the community's early days.