Colton, Ohio facts for kids
Colton is a small, unincorporated community located in northwestern Washington Township, Henry County, Ohio, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government like a city or village. Instead, it's part of the larger township and county. Colton has its own post office, which uses the ZIP code 43510. You can find Colton along County Road 4A, about four miles north of U.S. Route 24.
History of Colton
Colton was officially planned and mapped out in 1855. This process, called "platting," creates a map showing streets, lots, and public areas. It's how new communities are organized. A post office was opened in Colton in 1856, which was very important for people to send and receive mail in those days. This post office served the community for many years before it finally closed in 1984.
