Luhrig, Ohio facts for kids

Luhrig is a small place in Athens County, Ohio, in the state of Ohio, USA. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

Luhrig's Past: A Mining Story

Luhrig had a post office that opened in 1900. This post office helped people send and receive mail. However, it closed down just 16 years later, in 1916.

Originally, Luhrig was a busy place because of mining. It was known as a mining community. A company called the Luhrig Coal Company operated coal mines there. These mines were important for getting coal, which was used for energy and heating.