Ingham, Ohio facts for kids
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Ingham, Ohio
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 Ingham, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Ingham, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Athens |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1071117 |
Ingham is a ghost town located in Ohio, United States. It is also known as Ingham Station or Ingham's Station. This former town sits in southeastern Brown Township, Vinton County, and western Waterloo Township, Athens County.
Ingham is found east of another well-known ghost town called Moonville. It is west of Mineral and King’s Station in Athens County.
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The History of Ingham
Ingham started because of the railroad and local mines. The town grew when railroad tracks were built to reach the mines in the area. This made it easier to transport goods and people.
Ingham's Post Office
A post office was opened in Ingham to serve the community. William N. Jaynes was the postmaster, which means he was in charge of the post office. He held this job from March 25, 1903. However, the post office did not stay open for long. Mail service to Ingham stopped on April 30, 1904. After that, people in Ingham had to get their mail from the post office in nearby Mineral.
Why Ingham Became a Ghost Town
Ingham became a ghost town because the mines closed down. When the mines stopped operating in the early 1900s, people no longer had work there. This caused residents to leave the town to find jobs elsewhere. Eventually, Ingham was abandoned.
The Railroad's Legacy
Even after Ingham was abandoned, the railroad tracks through the area were still used. Trains continued to run on these tracks until the late 1980s. At that time, the railroad route was closed between Red Diamond in Vinton County and Belpre in Washington County.
Today, the old railroad bed that once ran through Ingham has a new purpose. It is now part of the Moonville Rail-Trail. This trail is a popular spot for walking, biking, and enjoying nature.
