Cedarville facts for kids

Cedarville is a name that you might hear used for many different places, especially towns and villages. It's also the name of a ship! When a name is used for many different things, we call it a "disambiguation" page, which helps you find exactly what you're looking for.

What Does "Cedarville" Mean?

The name "Cedarville" often comes from the cedar trees that grow in an area. Cedar trees are a type of evergreen tree, known for their strong wood and pleasant smell. So, a "Cedarville" might be a place where many cedar trees used to grow, or still do!

Towns and Places Named Cedarville

Many towns and communities around the world share the name Cedarville. Most of these places are in the United States, but you can also find them in Canada and South Africa.

In the United States, there are Cedarvilles in many states, including Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Some of these places are small villages, while others are larger towns. For example, Cedarville, Ohio is home to Cedarville University, a well-known college.

Canada also has places named Cedarville, such as in Grey County, Ontario and Simcoe County, Ontario. In South Africa, you can find a Cedarville in KwaZulu-Natal.

The SS Cedarville Ship

Besides towns, "Cedarville" was also the name of a large ship called the SS Cedarville. This ship was a lake freighter, which means it was designed to carry cargo, like iron ore or grain, across the Great Lakes in North America.

Sadly, the SS Cedarville sank in 1965. It was involved in a collision with another ship in the Straits of Mackinac, which connects two of the Great Lakes: Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The ship went down, but thankfully, most of the crew members were rescued. The SS Cedarville is now a popular spot for scuba diving because it rests in relatively shallow water.

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In Spanish: Cedarville para niños