Middlebourne, Ohio facts for kids

Middlebourne is a small place in Guernsey County, Ohio. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

History of Middlebourne

Middlebourne has a cool history! A long time ago, in 1829, a post office opened there. This was a very important place where people could send and receive letters. The post office stayed open for many years, until 1907.

The name "Middlebourne" actually tells us something about its location. It was named this because it was right in the middle of two bigger cities: Wheeling, West Virginia, and Zanesville, Ohio. Imagine it as a convenient stop between two busy places!

People from Middlebourne

Even small places can have important people! One notable person from Middlebourne was C. Ellis Moore. He was a U.S. Representative for Ohio. This means he was elected by people in Ohio to represent them in the United States Congress. He helped make laws for the country.