Clarkson, Ohio facts for kids
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Clarkson, Ohio
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Clarkson, looking south towards Clarkson Presbyterian Church
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 Clarkson, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Clarkson, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Township | Middleton |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44455
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
| GNIS Feature ID | 1056809 |
Clarkson is a small community in Ohio, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Middleton Township. Clarkson is mainly found where Clarkson Road and Sprucevale Road meet. For a long time in the 1800s, Clarkson was the most important place in Middleton Township, before other towns like Negley and Rogers were started.
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History of Clarkson
How Clarkson Started
Clarkson was officially planned in February 1816 by a man named Robert Hanna. He moved there with his wife in a special covered wagon called a conestoga wagon. William Heald helped survey the land. Robert Hanna built a log tavern, which is like an old-fashioned inn or hotel, right where two roads crossed. This building later became known as the Edward McGinnis tavern.
Early Life and Growth
In 1817, James Monroe, who was the President of the United States at the time, visited his cousin, Catherine Hanna, in Clarkson. This shows that even important people knew about the community. Clarkson got its own post office in 1833, which stayed open until 1935. By 1879, Clarkson had grown quite a bit. It had two churches, three stores, and about 30 houses, showing it was a busy little place.
Important People and Businesses
One of the first important business owners in Clarkson was Milo Warrick. In 1840, he worked as a cabinet maker and also as an undertaker. His son, Clement Vlandingham Warrick, opened a general store in Clarkson in 1885. Clement Warrick was also the first person in Ohio to get a license to sell products from Standard Oil, a very big oil company. His license number was 1!
Where is Clarkson?
Most of the homes and buildings in Clarkson are located right around the intersection of Clarkson Road and Sprucevale Road. These are also known as County Highways 426 and 428.
Fun Places to Visit
Gaston's Mill
One cool place near Clarkson is Gaston's Mill. It's named after Philander Gaston, who lived in Clarkson. This old mill is inside Beaver Creek State Park. It was built way back in 1837 and has been fixed up so people can still see it today.
Notable People from Clarkson
- Clement Vlandingham Warrick – He was the very first person in Ohio to become a dealer for Standard Oil.
