Garden, Ohio facts for kids

Garden is a small place in Athens County, Ohio, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a city or a town with its own local government.

History of Garden

Imagine a small village long ago! Garden started as a community in 1852. That year, a post office opened there, which was a very important place for people to send and receive letters.

Life in Early Garden

The post office stayed open for many years, until 1904. Besides the post office, Garden had a few other important places. There were several shops where people could buy things they needed. There was also a country store, which was like a general store selling all sorts of goods. A church was also part of the community, serving as a place for people to gather.