Marathon, Ohio facts for kids
Marathon is a small community located in Clermont County, Ohio, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Jackson Township.
Marathon is easy to find because it sits right along U.S. Route 50, a major road. For many years, Marathon had its own post office with a special ZIP code. While that post office closed in 2011, the community still uses a nearby ZIP code.
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The Story of Marathon: A Look Back in Time
How Marathon Got Its Name
Did you know Marathon wasn't always called Marathon? When this community was first planned out in 1838, it had a different name: Cynthiana. It wasn't until 1845 that a post office opened here, and it was given the name Marathon. This name stuck, and the community has been known as Marathon ever since.
The Post Office: A Community Hub
For over 160 years, the Marathon post office was an important part of daily life. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. It was a place where neighbors might meet and chat. However, in 2011, the post office officially closed its doors. Even without its own post office, Marathon remains a unique part of Ohio's history.
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Marathon community sign
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Looking east on Main Street (US Highway 50) in Marathon
