Little York, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Little York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1065012 |
Little York is a small, quiet place in Ohio, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Butler Township in Montgomery County. Little York is located right next to the Stillwater River. You can find it where Little York Road and Meeker Road meet. It's also not far from a big highway, I-70, and Ohio State Route 48.
A Look Back at Little York's History
Little York has a history that goes back over 200 years! It was officially planned out in the year 1817 by a person named Andrew Waymire. When a town is "platted," it means someone draws up a map showing where the streets, lots, and public areas will be.
For many years, Little York was a busy little place. It had its own post office, which opened in 1824. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. The name of the post office was changed slightly to "Littleyork" in 1895. However, it eventually closed down in 1901.
Besides the post office, Little York was also home to a mill and a distillery. A mill is a place where grains like wheat are ground into flour. A distillery is where alcoholic drinks are made. These businesses were important for the people living in and around Little York a long time ago.
