Dawn, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dawn, Ohio
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Location of Dawn, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Darke |
| Unincorporated community ship | Richland |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064512 |
Dawn is a small, unincorporated community located in Darke County, Ohio, United States. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are not officially a city or a village with its own local government. Dawn is part of Richland Township.
You can find Dawn where U.S. Route 127 crosses Burch Road. It is situated between the villages of Ansonia and Versailles. Dawn is about 8 miles (12.75 km) north of Greenville, which is the main town and county seat of Darke County.
The Story of Dawn
Dawn has an interesting past! It was originally known by a different name: Nevada. The community began to form in 1854. This was when a sawmill was built in the area. Sawmills are places where logs are cut into lumber.
A few years later, in 1857, a post office was opened in the community. This post office was given the name Dawn. The post office served the community for many years. It remained open and in operation until 1935.
