McConnelsville, Jefferson County, Ohio facts for kids

McConnelsville is a small, undeveloped place in Jefferson County, Ohio, in the U.S. State of Ohio. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or village. It's part of Wayne Township. Even today, its exact spot isn't officially recorded by the GNIS (Geographic Names Information System).

The Story of McConnelsville

McConnelsville was first planned a long time ago, in the year 1816. A person named Joseph McConnell decided to create this community. He picked a spot near another place called Fernwood. However, even though it was planned, no one ever moved there. So, McConnelsville remained just a name on a map, without any houses or people.