Pricetown, Highland County, Ohio facts for kids
Pricetown is a small, unincorporated community located in Highland County, Ohio, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or a town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Salem Township.
A Look Back at Pricetown's History
Pricetown was officially planned out on April 13, 1847. A group of people named Elijah, David, and Jane Faris, along with Alexander Murphy, helped create its layout. They named the community after Judge J.W. Price, who was a judge from a nearby town called Hillsboro. Today, Pricetown gets its mail service from the town of Lynchburg. You can find this community along State Route 131. It is also close to where the Oak Creek stream begins.
Famous People from Pricetown
Pricetown is the birthplace of Charles C. Gossett. He was an important person in American politics. Charles Gossett served as the 20th Governor of Idaho. A governor is the leader of a state government. He also became a United States Senator for Idaho. A U.S. Senator is a representative who helps make laws for the entire country.
Images for kids
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Pricetown community sign
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Looking west on Ohio Highway 131 at the intersection of Ruble Cemetery Road (left) and North Fork Road (right) in Pricetown
