Otterbein, Ohio facts for kids
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Otterbein, Ohio
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Location of Otterbein, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Darke |
| Township | Butler |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1062926 |
Otterbein, sometimes also called Otterbine, is a small place in Ohio, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Butler Township in Darke County.
About Otterbein, Ohio
Otterbein is a quiet community located in the southwestern part of Butler Township. It's found in Darke County, which is in the state of Ohio. This area is in the United States.
Where is Otterbein?
You can find Otterbein where two roads meet: Otterbin Ithaca Road and Preble County Butler Township Road. It's located southwest of a bigger city called Greenville. Greenville is important because it's the county seat for Darke County. A county seat is like the main town or city where the local government offices are located.
How Otterbein Got Its Name
For a while, this community was known by a few different names. To make sure everyone knew what to call it, the United States Board on Geographic Names officially decided on "Otterbein" in 1963. This board is responsible for making sure places in the United States have clear and official names.
