New Martinsburg, Ohio facts for kids
New Martinsburg is a small place in Fayette County, Ohio. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
The Story of New Martinsburg
New Martinsburg wasn't always called that! For a while, it was just known as Martinsburg. The name changed in 1831 to New Martinsburg.
Where Did the Name Come From?
The community got its name from Martinsburg, West Virginia. Many of the very first people who settled in this area came from that town in West Virginia. It was like they brought a piece of their old home with them!
The Old Post Office
A post office opened in New Martinsburg in 1831, the same year the name changed. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, finally closing its doors in 1906.
