Greenford, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greenford, Ohio
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 Greenford, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Greenford, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Mahoning |
| Township | Green |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44422
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064756 |
| School District | South Range Local |
Greenford is a small community in Ohio, United States. It's located in Green Township, which is part of Mahoning County. This area is also part of the larger Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area. Greenford has its own post office and a public library branch. The post office has been open since 1829.
A Look Back at Greenford's History
Greenford is the biggest community in Green Township. The first people to settle here were from Germany in the early 1800s. Back then, Green Township and the area around Greenford were mostly farms and coal mines. As more people moved in, schools and churches were built to serve the growing community.
Education in Greenford
By 1844, there were 12 schools across the entire township. Many churches were also built for different religious groups. Later, in 1969, Greenford High School joined with North Lima High School. Together, they formed what is now known as South Range High School. The old Greenford High School building was then used as the middle school for South Range. This continued until 2010, when a new school campus opened in Canfield.
Notable People from Greenford
Greenford has been home to some interesting people.
- John V. Lewis (died 1913) was a member of the Ohio Senate. The Ohio Senate is a group of elected officials who help make laws for the state of Ohio.
- Ty Votaw was a commissioner for the LPGA Tour. The LPGA Tour is a professional golf tour for women. A commissioner helps to manage and lead the organization.
