Oneida, Ohio facts for kids
Oneida is a small place in Carroll County, Ohio, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
History of Oneida
Oneida started to grow around the year 1840. This happened when someone built a mill there. A mill is a building that uses water power to grind grain into flour. The community got its name from Oneida County, New York. This was the home state of the person who owned the mill.
A post office opened in Oneida in 1851. It was first called "Oneida Mills." Later, in 1899, its name was shortened to just "Oneida." The post office eventually closed down in 1918.
There is also an important old building in Oneida called the Patrick Hull House. This house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a special place because of its history or architecture.
People from Oneida
- Amos E. Buss (1814–1872) was a notable person from Oneida. He was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. This means he was a politician who helped make laws for the state of Ohio.
