Easton, Ohio facts for kids
Easton is a small, quiet place in Wayne County, Ohio. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not officially a city or a town with its own local government, but it's still a recognized area where people live.
A Look Back: Easton's History
Easton wasn't always called Easton! It was first known as Slankerville. This name was given when the area was laid out in 1843. To "lay out" a place means to plan its streets and lots, like drawing a map for a new neighborhood.
Later, in 1850, a post office opened there, and it was named Easton. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years, until it closed in 1905.
Where is Easton?
Easton is located about 1,000 feet (or 305 meters) above sea level. It's a bit like being on a small hill.
Getting Around Easton
This community sits where two main roads meet: Ohio State Route 94 and Ohio State Route 585. These roads briefly run together through Easton. Another important road for locals is Wayne County Road 5A, which goes through the busiest part of the area.
Easton is pretty close to several other towns and cities:
- It's about 2.5 miles southwest of Doylestown.
- You can find it about 15 miles southwest of Akron.
- It's also about 15 miles northeast of Wooster.
- And it's roughly 37 miles south of downtown Cleveland.
Nearby Airports
For smaller planes, the Wadsworth Municipal Airport is the closest place to fly. If you need to catch a bigger commercial flight, you would go to either Akron–Canton Airport or Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. These airports connect Easton to places all over the country and beyond.
