Homer, Union County, Ohio facts for kids

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Ghost town
Homer Location in Ohio
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Union

Homer was once a small town located in Union County, Ohio, in the U.S. state of Ohio. Today, it is known as a ghost town, meaning it no longer has any residents or active community life.

What is a Ghost Town?

A ghost town is a place that used to be a town or city but is now mostly empty. These towns often become deserted because the main reason people lived there disappeared. This could be due to a mine closing, a railroad changing its route, or people moving away for better opportunities.

The History of Homer, Ohio

Homer was officially planned and laid out in the year 1834. For a short time, people thought it would grow into a successful community. However, the town began to shrink and decline around 1840. By the 1880s, Homer had already become a ghost town, with most of its residents having moved away.

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