Decatur, Ohio facts for kids
Decatur is a small place in Ohio, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a town that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or village would. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Byrd Township in Brown County.
Decatur has its own post office where people send and receive mail. The special code for mail in Decatur is 45115. The community is also located right along State Route 125, which is a main road that goes from east to west.
A Look Back in Time
How Decatur Began
Decatur wasn't always called Decatur! When it was first started around the year 1802, its name was St. Clairsville. This was a long time ago, when Ohio was still a new territory.
The Post Office Story
The post office in Decatur has been open for a very long time. It first started helping people send letters and packages way back in 1817. That's over 200 years of mail service for the community!
Images for kids
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A sign welcoming people to the Decatur community.
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Looking west along Ohio Highway 125 as it passes through Decatur.
