East Danville, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Danville, Ohio
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 East Danville, Ohio
Location in Ohio
East Danville, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Highland |
| Township | Hamer |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064578 |
East Danville (also known as Winkle) is a small, quiet place in Highland County, Ohio, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
History of East Danville
East Danville has an interesting past, especially concerning its name. For many years, the local post office in East Danville was known as Winkle.
The Winkle Post Office
The Winkle post office first opened its doors in 1880. A post office is a place where people send and receive mail. It's often a very important part of a community, helping people stay connected. The Winkle post office served the people of East Danville for a long time. It finally closed in 1969. Even though the post office is gone, the name "Winkle" is still remembered by many people in the area.
Images for kids
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East Danville community sign
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Looking northwest on Sorg Road in East Danville
