Clarksville, Defiance County, Ohio facts for kids
Clarksville is a ghost town located in Defiance County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. A ghost town is a place where most people have moved away, often leaving behind empty buildings and a quiet atmosphere.
What is a Ghost Town?
A ghost town is a former community that has lost most or all of its people. This can happen for many reasons. Sometimes, the main reason people lived there, like a mine or a factory, closes down. Other times, new roads or railways might bypass the town, making it harder for businesses to thrive. When people leave, the buildings are often left empty, giving the town a "ghostly" feel.
History
Clarksville was officially planned and laid out on a map in 1836. This process is called "platting." When a town is platted, its streets, lots, and public areas are carefully marked out. The town was named after Elisha Clark, who was the owner or "proprietor" of the land where Clarksville was founded. Over time, for reasons not fully recorded, the community did not grow as expected, and people eventually moved away, turning Clarksville into the ghost town it is today.
