Highlandtown, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Highlandtown, Ohio
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Highlandtown United Methodist Church
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 Highlandtown, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Highlandtown, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1041567 |
Highlandtown is a small place in eastern Ohio, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city.
Highlandtown is located in Washington Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. It sits right next to Highlandtown Lake. This lake is a reservoir, which is like a big storage area for water. The lake actually got its name from the community itself!
A Glimpse into Highlandtown's Past
Highlandtown has an interesting history. The first people who settled here were mostly from Scotland. They brought their heritage and culture with them.
How Highlandtown Got Its Name
The name "Highlandtown" comes from the Scottish Highlands. This is a very beautiful and mountainous region in Scotland. The settlers wanted to remember their homeland.
For a while, the community had a different name for its post office. In 1838, a post office was opened here. But because there was already another "Highlandtown" post office nearby, they called this one "Inverness." Inverness is also a city in Scotland.
The Inverness post office stayed open for many years. It served the community until 1902. After that, the name of the community officially went back to Highlandtown.
