Plattsburgh, Ohio facts for kids
Plattsburgh (also spelled "Plattsburg") is a small community located in Clark County, Ohio, within the state of Ohio in the United States. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it's a settled area without its own local government, like a city or a village. Plattsburgh is found in central Harmony Township.
This community is situated along State Route 54. It is also near the beginning, or "headwaters," of the North Fork Little Miami River. Plattsburgh is considered part of the larger Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area.
A Look at History
Plattsburgh was officially "platted" in 1852. When a town is "platted," it means that its streets, lots, and public areas are carefully mapped out and planned. This helps organize the community as it grows.
A post office was opened in Plattsburgh in 1867. Post offices were very important back then for sending and receiving mail, connecting people and businesses. This post office served the community for many years, staying open until 1968.
