Overpeck, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Overpeck
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| Nickname(s):
Overpeck Station, Overpecks, Overpecks Station, Overpeck Park
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Location of Overpeck, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Butler |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45055
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| Area code(s) | 513 |
| FIPS code | 39017 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1065226 |
Overpeck is a small place in Ohio, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called St. Clair Township in Butler County.
Overpeck has its own post office. It uses the ZIP code 45055. This community is located between two other places: New Miami and Trenton.
Overpeck is also part of a bigger area. This area is known as the Cincinnati-Middletown-Wilmington, OH-KY-IN Combined Statistical Area.
History of Overpeck
The first post office in Overpeck was set up in 1860. Back then, it was called "Overpecks Station." In 1882, the name was changed to simply "Overpeck." The community got its name from an early resident named Isaac Overpeck.
Famous People from Overpeck
One very famous person from Overpeck was Charles Francis Richter. He was a seismologist. A seismologist is a scientist who studies earthquakes. Richter is well-known for creating the Richter scale. This scale helps scientists measure how strong earthquakes are.
