Exeter, Ohio facts for kids

Exeter is what people call a ghost town in Licking County, which is a part of the U.S. state of Ohio. A ghost town is a place where most or all people have left, often because a local industry closed down or resources ran out. These towns become empty and quiet, like a "ghost."

What Happened to Exeter?

Exeter was once a small community in Ohio. However, by the year 1917, it was described as "virtually extinct." This means that almost everyone had moved away, and the town was no longer an active place where many people lived or worked. It had become a ghost town.