Gettysburg, Preble County, Ohio facts for kids
Gettysburg is a small, unincorporated community located in Preble County, in the state of Ohio, U.S.A.. 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. The National Trail Local School complex, which includes schools for all grades from kindergarten to 12th, is found right in Gettysburg, along U.S. Route 40.
The Story of Gettysburg, Ohio
How Gettysburg Began
Gettysburg was first planned out and settled in 1832. This happened when a very important road called the National Road was built through the area. The National Road was one of the first major improved highways in the United States. It helped people travel and move goods across the country.
Where the Name Came From
The community of Gettysburg was named after a famous place: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. One of the first people to settle in this Ohio community came from Pennsylvania. He decided to name the new settlement after his home state's well-known town.
Early Services
In the early days, communities needed ways to send and receive mail. A post office was opened in Gettysburg in 1837. This office helped connect the people of Gettysburg with the rest of the country. It served the community for many years, until it closed down in 1858.
