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Location of Ghent, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Named for | Treaty of Ghent |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
44333
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| Area code(s) | 330/234 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1048779 |
Ghent /ˈdʒɛnt/ is an unincorporated community in central Bath Township, Summit County, Ohio, United States. It lies in the area of Granger and Cleveland-Massillon roads, just north of the Ghent Road exit of Interstate 77. It is included in the Montrose-Ghent census-designated place.
Today, it has a number of local businesses such a gas station, restaurants, a bakery and dental office.
History
As early as 1815, the village of Ghent had several mills powered by Yellow Creek. Several families had settled at Ghent by 1818. A post office called Ghent was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1918. The community's name most likely commemorates the Treaty of Ghent.
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