Centerpoint, Ohio facts for kids

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Centerpoint is a small place in Gallia County, which is in the state of Ohio in the 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. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

A Look Back at Centerpoint

Centerpoint has a bit of history! For a while, it was also known by a different name: Wales.

Back in 1855, a post office was opened there. It was called the Wales post office. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1906. This means that for over 50 years, the Wales post office was a key part of daily life for the people living in Centerpoint.

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