Kirkpatrick, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kirkpatrick
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 Kirkpatrick
Location in Ohio
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Scott |
| founded | 1832 |
| Founded by | Marturen Latimbra |
| Elevation | 307 m (1,007 ft) |
| ZIP Code |
43302
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| GNIS feature ID | 1064949 |
Kirkpatrick is a small, unincorporated community located in Marion County, Ohio, within Scott Township, in the state of Ohio, 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.
The community uses the same ZIP code as the nearby city of Marion, which is 43302. Kirkpatrick is also where the Scott Township Hall is located, which is like the local government building for the township. Currently, fewer than 200 people live in Kirkpatrick. Students in the area attend schools that are part of the Ridgedale Local School District.
Where is Kirkpatrick?
Kirkpatrick is found in Marion County, Ohio. You can find it where two roads meet: State Route 98 and Morral-Kirkpatrick Road. The area is part of Range 15 of Scott Township, according to an old land survey called the Congress Lands Survey of Ohio.
A Glimpse into History
Kirkpatrick has an interesting past! It was first known by a different name: Letimbreville. The community was officially mapped out, or "platted," in the year 1833. This means its streets and lots were planned and recorded.
The Story of Kirkpatrick's School
For many years, Kirkpatrick was home to the Scott Township Consolidated School. This school opened in 1920 and was often simply called "Kirkpatrick" by the locals.
Because Scott Township was a smaller area compared to other communities nearby, the school building was built in two parts. It was designed in a popular "English basement" style, which meant some rooms were partly underground. The plan was to add four more classrooms later, but this never happened. Because of this, the west side of the building had very few windows above ground, even though the main front door was there. Most classrooms looked out to the east.
The school taught students from first grade all the way up to eleventh grade. This included kids from Scott Township and even some from parts of Dallas Township in Crawford County. After finishing their eleventh grade year, students would transfer to other high schools to complete their senior year and graduate.
The school closed its doors in 1949. After it closed, students in the township went to different schools in nearby areas. These included schools in Marion City, and township systems in Tully, Claridon, and Grand Prairie Townships, as well as Mount Zion in Crawford County, Ohio. The school building itself was torn down after it closed. However, its gym, which was originally built as the township hall, remained standing until the late 1970s. A new, modern township hall eventually replaced it.
