Harriettsville, Ohio facts for kids
Harriettsville is a small, unincorporated community located in Noble County, Ohio, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a town. Instead, it's part of a larger township.
Harriettsville is found in the western part of Elk Township. It sits right along State Route 145, where it meets County Road 46. A stream called the East Fork of Duck Creek flows nearby, following State Route 145. This creek eventually joins the Ohio River near a city called Marietta. Harriettsville is about 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Lower Salem by road. It's also about 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Caldwell, which is the main town and county seat of Noble County.
History of Harriettsville
How Harriettsville Began
Harriettsville was officially started, or "laid out," in the year 1839. This means that its streets and property lots were planned out and marked. The community was named after a young girl named Harriett Spencer. She was the daughter of one of the very first settlers who came to live in this area.
The Post Office in Harriettsville
In the same year, 1839, a post office was opened in Harriettsville. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. It was a very important part of the community, helping people stay connected. The Harriettsville post office served the area for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1964.
