Fincastle, Ohio facts for kids

Fincastle is a small, quiet place in Brown County, Ohio. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

History of Fincastle

Fincastle was first planned out in 1835. This process, called "platting," is when someone draws up a map showing how land will be divided into lots for homes and businesses. The community was named after Fincastle, Virginia, a town in another state.

A post office opened in Fincastle in 1836. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, finally closing its doors in 1967.