Claridon, Marion County, Ohio facts for kids
| Claridon, Ohio | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Marion |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 419 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1056804 |
Claridon is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Ohio, United States. Claridon is located on Ohio State Route 95, 7 miles (11 km) east of Marion.
History
Claridon was laid out in 1821. The young community was once a contender for the county seat. A post office called Claridon was established in 1819, and remained in operation until 1831. Besides the post office, Claridon had a tavern and a country store.
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