Idaho, Ohio facts for kids

Idaho is a tiny, quiet place in Pike County, in the state of Ohio, USA. It's called a "hamlet," which means it's even smaller than a village. It's also an "unincorporated community," meaning it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's a rural area, so you'll find lots of open land and nature around it.

History of Idaho, Ohio

The community of Idaho got its name from the Idaho Territory, a large area in the western United States that later became the state of Idaho. It was common for new places to be named after other famous or interesting locations.

Post Office and Services

A post office was first opened in Idaho in 1870. This was a very important place back then. It was where people sent and received letters, packages, and sometimes even money. It helped connect the small community to the rest of the world.

The post office served the people of Idaho for a long time, operating for nearly a century. It finally closed its doors in 1964. Today, there is still a small building that acts as an "unmanned postal facility." This means it's a place where people can still send mail, but there isn't a person working there all the time. This postal facility is the only business or service you'll find in Idaho today.