Ogden, Ohio facts for kids

Ogden is a small, quiet place in Adams Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

The Story of Ogden

Ogden first started to grow in the 1850s. This was an exciting time because the Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad was built through the area. Railroads were super important back then, like major highways are today! They helped people travel and moved goods, making it easier for communities to form and thrive.

How Ogden Got Its Name

The people who settled here decided to name their new community after another place: Ogden, Utah. Often, early settlers would name new places after towns they came from, or places that were important to them.

Early Community Life

As Ogden grew, it needed important services. One of the first was a post office, which opened in 1865. A post office was a really big deal for a small community. It allowed people to send and receive letters, which was the main way to communicate with family and friends far away. It also helped businesses send and receive packages. The Ogden post office served the community for many years before it closed in 1913.

Images for kids

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  A sign welcoming you to the Ogden community.

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  A view looking north where Ogden Road meets Beechgrove Road in Ogden.