Glen Roy, Ohio facts for kids
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Glen Roy, Ohio
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 Glen Roy, Ohio
Location in Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Jackson |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45692
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1062786 |
Glen Roy (also known as Glenroy) is a small community in Ohio, United States. It's an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Glen Roy is located in Jackson County, specifically in Coal Township. You can find it east of Coalton along Ohio State Route 93, between Altoona and Goldsboro.
The Story of Glen Roy
The community of Glen Roy was planned and started by a man named Andrew Roy. He was a very important person in Ohio's mining history. Andrew Roy was the state's first chief mining inspector. This job meant he was in charge of making sure mines were safe for workers.
A post office was opened in Glen Roy on January 2, 1883. This made it easier for people in the community to send and receive mail. The name of the post office was changed to Glenroy on July 12, 1893. However, the post office eventually closed its doors on July 30, 1921. Today, people living in Glen Roy get their mail through the post office branch in nearby Coalton.
Famous People from Glen Roy
One well-known person from Glen Roy is Lefty James. He was a professional baseball player. Lefty James played as a pitcher in MLB. MLB is the highest level of professional baseball played in the United States and Canada.
