Jelloway, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jelloway, Ohio
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Zion Lutheran Church in Jelloway
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 Jelloway, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Jelloway, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064905 |
Jelloway is a small place in Ohio, USA. It is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government. Jelloway is located in Jefferson Township, within Knox County.
You can find Jelloway where two main roads meet. These roads are Ohio State Route 3 and Ohio State Route 205. Jelloway is about 14 miles northeast of a larger town called Mount Vernon.
A Look Back in Time: Jelloway's History
Jelloway has an interesting past. The community was first started in the year 1840. When it was first laid out, it had a different name. People called it Brownsville.
How Jelloway Got Its Name
The name of the community changed from Brownsville to Jelloway. This new name came from a nearby stream. This stream is called Jelloway Creek. So, the community was named after the water flowing nearby!
The Old Post Office
For many years, Jelloway had its own post office. It opened in 1842. This was a place where people could send and receive letters. The post office served the community for a long time. It finally closed its doors in 1918.
