Meeker, Ohio facts for kids

Meeker is a small unincorporated community located in Marion County, Ohio. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a town. Students living in Meeker attend schools that are part of the Ridgedale Local School District.

The Story of Meeker's Name

Long ago, Meeker had a different name: Cochranton. It was named after Colonel William Cochran, who first owned the land where the community is now. A post office opened in Cochranton in 1829. Later, in 1908, the name changed to Meeker. The post office eventually closed in 1943. The name Meeker was chosen to honor a person named Mr. Meeker. He was involved with a local railroad project as its treasurer.