Germantown, Washington County, Ohio facts for kids
Germantown is a small place in Ohio, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Liberty Township in Washington County. Germantown is located near a stream called Paw Paw Creek, close to the border of Noble County.
A Look Back at Germantown
Germantown began a long time ago, in the 1800s. Its story started when a sawmill was built there. A sawmill is a place where logs are cut into lumber, which is wood used for building. This mill likely helped people build homes and other structures in the area.
In 1852, the area where Germantown is located was officially planned out. This means someone created a map or design for the community, showing where streets and buildings could go. This helped the small settlement grow into the community it is today.
