Junction, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Junction, Ohio
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Fluorite from Stoneco Auglaize quarry near Junction
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Location of Junction, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Paulding |
| Township | Auglaize |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1042164 |
Junction is a small, unincorporated community located in Paulding County, Ohio, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. It sits where two state roads, Ohio State Route 111 and Ohio State Route 637, meet. The Auglaize River flows right by its eastern side. Junction is about halfway between Paulding, which is the main town (or "county seat") of Paulding County, and Defiance, the main town of Defiance County.
A Look at History
Junction got its name because it was a very important meeting point, or "junction," for two big canals long ago. These were the Wabash and Erie Canal and the Miami and Erie Canal. Canals were like man-made rivers that boats used to transport goods and people across the country before trains and cars were common.
This community was established in the 1830s, a time when canals were vital for trade and travel. However, when railroads started to be built, they became a faster and more efficient way to move things. Because of this, business activity moved to other places that were closer to the new train lines. This caused Junction's population to become smaller over time.
