Kensington, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kensington, Ohio
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Kensington Post Office
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 Kensington, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Kensington, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Township | Hanover |
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44427
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| Area code(s) | 234/330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064926 |
Kensington is a small, unincorporated community in Ohio, United States. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city. It's located in the southwestern part of Hanover Township, Columbiana County, Ohio.
Kensington sits where several important roads meet. These include U.S. Route 30, Ohio State Route 9, and Ohio State Route 644. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 44427. Kensington is part of the Salem micropolitan area. It is about 23 miles east of Canton and 30 miles southwest of Youngstown.
History of Kensington
Kensington was first established in 1852. Back then, it had a different name: Mayville. The community began to grow when the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad built tracks through the area.
A post office was opened in 1860, and it was called Maysville. Later, in 1876, the name of the community was officially changed to Kensington. In its early days, Kensington was an active place. Besides the post office, it also had a train station, a hotel, and a country store.
Parks and Outdoor Fun
Kensington is home to a large outdoor area called the Seven Ranges Scout Reservation. This huge camping area covers almost 900 acres. It is owned by the Buckeye Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
The reservation has three different camps. These camps offer many places for camping and lots of fun activities. Visitors can enjoy a lake and various field sports ranges. It's a great spot for outdoor adventures and learning.
Schools in Kensington
Children living in Kensington attend schools within the United Local School District. This district provides education for students from kindergarten through high school.
The schools that serve the community are:
- United Elementary School – for students in grades K-5
- United Middle School – for students in grades 6-8
- United High School – for students in grades 9-12
Some areas near Kensington, which also use the Kensington post office, are part of other school districts. These include the Carrollton Exempted Village School District and the Southern Local School District.
