Jasper, Ohio facts for kids
Jasper is a small community located in Pike County, Ohio, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official city government like a town or city would. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Newton Township.
Jasper has its own post office where people can send and receive mail. The special code for mail in Jasper is 45642, which is called a ZIP code. You can find Jasper where three important roads meet: State Route 32, State Route 104, and State Route 124. The community is also located right next to the Scioto River, a major river in Ohio.
How Jasper Started
Jasper has an interesting past. It was officially "platted" by a person named Robert Lucas. To "plat" a town means to design its layout, including streets and lots, before it's built. Robert Lucas was an important figure in Ohio's history; he even served as a governor of the state.
Jasper was planned along the Ohio and Erie Canal. Canals were like man-made rivers that allowed boats to transport goods and people across the state. The Ohio and Erie Canal was very important for trade and travel in Ohio during the 1800s. Being located on the canal helped Jasper grow as a community.
Learning in Jasper
For students living in Jasper, education is provided by the Scioto Valley Local School District. This school district operates Jasper Elementary School right within the community. This means younger students can attend school close to home.
Images for kids
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A sign welcoming visitors to the Jasper community.
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Looking north on Ohio Highway 104 as it passes through Jasper.
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The historic Jones-Cutler House, a well-known building in Jasper.
