Farmer, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Farmer, Ohio
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Location of Farmer
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43520
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064639 |
Farmer is a small, unincorporated community located in Defiance County, Ohio, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. It has its own post office and a special ZIP code, 43520. You can find Farmer where two roads, State Route 2 and State Route 249, meet.
Discovering Farmer, Ohio
Farmer is a quiet place in the heart of Farmer Township. It's known for its peaceful rural setting. The community is part of the larger United States and the state of Ohio.
A Look at Farmer's History
The community of Farmer was named after an important person in its early days. It got its name from Nathaniel Farmer, who was one of the very first people to settle and live in this area.
Famous People from Farmer
Even though Farmer is a small community, some notable people have connections to it.
- Abe L. Biglow was a successful businessman and an educator. He also served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This means he was part of the group of people who make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- William P. Richardson helped start and became the first leader (called a Dean) of Brooklyn Law School. This is a special school where people learn how to become lawyers.
