Chrisman, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chrisman, Ohio
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 Chrisman, Ohio
Location in Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Madison |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43143
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1048601 |
Chrisman is a small, unincorporated community in Ohio, United States. It is located in Madison County, within Oak Run Township. Being "unincorporated" means it is not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county administration.
Discovering Chrisman, Ohio
Where is Chrisman Located?
Chrisman is found in the state of Ohio. It sits in Madison County. You can find it about four miles southeast of a larger town called London. It is right where two roads meet. These roads are London-Circleville Road, also known as State Route 56, and Gregg Mill Road, which is Township Highway 100.
A Look at Chrisman's Past
Chrisman was never officially "platted." This means it was not laid out with specific streets and lots like a planned town. A post office for Chrisman was opened on October 16, 1896. However, it did not stay open for very long. The post office was closed on October 31, 1901. Today, mail service for Chrisman is handled through the London branch. By the year 1915, Chrisman was still a very small place. It had only a few houses.
