Lyndon, Ohio facts for kids
Lyndon is a small place in Ross County, Ohio, in the state of Ohio. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
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The Story of Lyndon: A Look Back
Lyndon has an interesting past! It wasn't always called Lyndon. When it was first planned out in 1853, its name was "Zora."
How Lyndon Got Its Name
The name "Lyndon" came from a town called Lyndon, Massachusetts. An early settler who moved to this area was originally from Lyndon, Massachusetts, and the community was named in honor of their home.
Lyndon Station: A Former Name
For a while, Lyndon was also known as "Lyndon Station." This name was used because of a post office that opened there in 1857. This post office was called Lyndon Station. The community was also located along the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad, which was an important train line back then.
The Name Change
In 1882, the name of the post office, and the community, officially changed from Lyndon Station to just Lyndon. That's the name it has kept ever since!
