Middlebranch, Ohio facts for kids
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Middlebranch, Ohio
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Location of Middlebranch, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Township | Plain |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
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| • Total | 2,117 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44652
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| GNIS feature ID | 2812839 |
Middlebranch is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not an official town or city.
Middlebranch is located in northeastern Plain Township. It is part of Stark County. The community is about 7 miles northeast of the city of Canton. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 44652.
The area is part of the larger Canton–Massillon Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the bigger cities nearby. In 2020, about 2,117 people lived in Middlebranch. Trains from the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway often pass through. They carry things like scrap metal to other cities in Ohio.
History of Middlebranch
The community of Middlebranch has a long history. A post office was first set up here in 1844. At that time, it was called "Middle Branch." The name was officially changed to "Middlebranch" in 1893.
The name "Middlebranch" comes from a nearby stream. This stream is called the Middle Branch Nimishillen Creek. It flows through the area.
Middlebranch School
Middlebranch is home to an elementary school. This school is part of the Plain Local School District. It has served the community for many years.
The school building has changed its role over time. From 1926 to 1957, it was the first high school for the district. After that, it became a middle school. Then, starting in the 2006-07 school year, it became an elementary school.
