Kileville, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kileville, Ohio
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Skyline of Kileville
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 Kileville, Ohio
Location in Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Madison |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43064
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| Area code(s) | 614 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064933 |
Kileville is a small, unincorporated community in Ohio, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a recognized place, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or village. It's part of Darby Township in Madison County. You can find Kileville along Ohio State Route 161, located between the towns of Plain City and Dublin.
Kileville: A Look at Its Past
Kileville was officially started on October 2, 1895. A farmer named James Kile owned the land and decided to create the community. This is why it's called "Kileville"!
The community is situated along the CSX railroad tracks. Even though it's on a railroad, it was always just a small stop for trains.
Life in Early Kileville
By 1915, Kileville was considered a small village. It had a few important buildings that served the local people. There was one general store where people could buy everyday items. A blacksmith was also present, who could make and repair metal tools. Kileville also had its own post office for sending and receiving mail. Lastly, there was a grain elevator, which is a tall building used to store grain from local farms.
Bringing Electricity to Kileville
Modern changes came to Kileville in 1920. This is when the community first received electricity. A power line was extended from nearby Plain City to bring power to homes and businesses. By 1921, a company called the Kileville Lighting Company was formed. It provided electricity to nine customers in the area.
