Londonderry, Ross County, Ohio facts for kids
Londonderry is a small, unincorporated community located in Ross County, Ohio, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a town. It's found along a main road called U.S. Route 50, right where it meets another road, State Route 327. Even though it's small, Londonderry has its own post office where people can send and receive mail, using the ZIP code 45647.
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The Story of Londonderry: A Look Back
Londonderry began its journey a long time ago, in 1831. This is when the community was first planned out and established. A few years later, in 1833, a post office was set up there. Interestingly, it wasn't called Londonderry at first; it was known as Gillespieville.
The name of the community changed to Londonderry much later, in 1929. This new name came from Londonderry, a city in Northern Ireland. Why that name? Because one of the very first people to settle in this area came from Londonderry, Northern Ireland, and wanted to honor their original home.
People from Londonderry
Harley Warrick: The Barn Painter
One interesting person connected to Londonderry is Harley Warrick. He was famous for painting advertisements on barns across the United States. These ads were usually for a company called Mail Pouch Tobacco. Harley Warrick became very well-known for his unique work, painting thousands of barns over many years.
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Londonderry community sign
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Looking west at the intersection of US Highway 50 and Ohio Highway 327
