Oran, Ohio facts for kids

Oran is a small, unincorporated community located in Shelby County, Ohio, in the U.S. state of Ohio. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a village. Instead, it's governed by the county.

History of Oran

Oran has a quiet history. A post office was opened there in 1873, which helped people send and receive mail. This post office stayed open for many years, finally closing in 1904. By 1913, Oran was a very small place, with only about 38 people living there.