Denver, Ross County, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Denver, Ohio
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Junction of Denver Road and Mount Tabor Road in Denver, Ohio.
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Location of Huntington Township and Denver within Ross County
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 Denver, Ross County, Ohio
Location in Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ross |
| Township | Huntington |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Code |
45647
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| GNIS feature ID | 1064531 |
| FIPS place code | 21756 |
Denver is a small, quiet place in Ohio, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Huntington Township in Ross County. You can find it in the southern part of Ross County, very close to the border of Pike County.
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A Look Back: Denver's History
How Denver Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? For Denver, Ohio, the name actually came from a much bigger city: Denver, Colorado. It's like someone liked the name so much, they decided to use it for this small community in Ohio!
The Old Post Office
Even though Denver is a small place, it used to have its own post office. This post office opened in 1882. People living there could send and receive letters and packages right in their own community. The post office served the area for many years, but it closed down in 1935.
A Simple Country Store
Besides the post office, Denver also had a country store. These stores were very important in small communities long ago. They were places where people could buy everyday things they needed, like food, tools, or other supplies. It was a central spot for the community.
