Melbern, Ohio facts for kids
Melbern is a small community in Ohio, United States. It's located in Williams County, specifically in the western part of Center Township. Melbern is an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. You can find it on County Road 9, just south of County Road D.
A Look Back: Melbern's History
Melbern got its start a long time ago. In 1866, a post office opened there. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It stayed open until 1961. Interestingly, Melbern wasn't always called Melbern. Before the post office opened, the area was known as Kansas. When the post office was set up, the name Melbern was chosen.
Where is Melbern Located?
Melbern is located at coordinates 41°28′01″N 84°39′05″W / 41.46694°N 84.65139°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The community is also about 860 feet above sea level. This measurement is called its "elevation."
Learning in Melbern
Children living in Melbern attend schools in the Edgerton Local Schools district. This means students from Melbern go to school in nearby Edgerton, Ohio.
