Moore Junction, Ohio facts for kids

Moore Junction is a small, quiet place in Washington County, Ohio. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a village. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.

History of Moore Junction

Moore Junction got its name from an important person named Hon. Thomas Watson Moore. He was a railroad contractor, which means he helped build railroads. Imagine someone in charge of planning and constructing the tracks that trains run on! Thomas Watson Moore was also the first owner of the land where Moore Junction is located. Because of his work and ownership, the community was named in his honor.