Dumontville, Ohio facts for kids

Dumontville is a small, unincorporated community located in Fairfield County, in the state of Ohio, USA. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

History of Dumontville

Dumontville has a short but interesting history. A post office was opened here in 1837. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters and packages back then. The post office served the community for many years, finally closing its doors in 1903.

The community got its name from one of its very first settlers, a man named James Dumont. Naming places after important people or families was a common practice when new areas were being settled.