Pottersburg, Ohio facts for kids
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Pottersburg, Ohio
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 Pottersburg, Ohio
Location in Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Union |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43040
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1057936 |
Pottersburg, originally known as Pottersburgh, is a small, unincorporated community in Ohio, United States. It is located in Allen Township, which is part of Union County. You can find Pottersburg along U.S. Route 33, a main road between the towns of Marysville and Bellefontaine. It's about four miles west of Marysville.
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Pottersburg: A Look at Its Past
Pottersburg was first planned and built in 1868. It was created along the route of the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad. This railroad was very important for connecting towns and moving goods.
Early Buildings and Services
In the same year Pottersburg was founded, a sawmill was built. Sawmills are places where logs are cut into lumber. This was a key business for the community.
The Pottersburg Post Office opened on June 29, 1869. Back then, it was called the Pottersburgh Post Office. Having a post office meant people could send and receive mail easily.
In 1872, the railway company added more important buildings. They built a railroad depot, which is like a train station. They also added a telegraph office. A telegraph office allowed people to send messages quickly over long distances using electrical signals.
Life in the Community in 1877
By 1877, Pottersburg was growing. It had two stores where people could buy supplies. There was also a warehouse for storing goods. The telegraph office was still there, connecting the community to the outside world. Pottersburg also had its own district school-house, where children went to learn.
Changes to the Post Office
The name of the post office officially changed to Pottersburg Post Office on June 1, 1894. However, the post office eventually closed down on October 30, 1926. Today, mail service for Pottersburg is handled through the Marysville branch.
