Monnett, Ohio facts for kids
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Monnett, Ohio
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Fire station on State Route 294
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 Monnett, Ohio
Location in Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Crawford County |
| Township | Dallas |
| founded | 1832 |
| Founded by | Ephraim Monnett, Oliver Monnett, Mervin J. Monnette |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
(June 2017)
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| • Total | 45 |
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| ZIP Code |
43302
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| GNIS feature ID | 1065045 |
Monnett is a small, unincorporated community in Ohio, United States. It's located in Crawford County, specifically within Dallas Township. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place with a name but no separate local government. As of 2017, about 40 to 45 people lived in Monnett. Its ZIP code is 43302, which is usually for Marion County, even though Monnett is in Crawford County.
History of Monnett
Monnett was started in the 1870s by three brothers: Ephraim, Oliver, and Mervin J. Monnett. They created it as a place to load livestock, like cows, onto trains. This stop was along the Toledo and Ohio Central Railway.
The Monnett family owned a lot of land in Crawford County during the 1860s and 1880s. They shipped so many cattle to cities like Toledo and Chicago that it was easier to send them directly from their land. Setting up Monnett helped them do this.
At one time, Monnett had the Dallas Township School. Later, this school joined with the Mt. Zion School. The United States Postal Service also had a small office in Monnett for mail delivery. For many years, local farmers could also buy supplies at a general store in the community.
Today, the Dallas Township Volunteer Fire Department is located in the center of Monnett.
Where is Monnett?
Monnett is located on Monnett New Winchester Road. This road is also known as Ohio State Route 294. It's about halfway between Ohio State Route 4 and Ohio State Route 98.
Famous People from Monnett
- Orra E. Monnette, who helped start Bank of America.
