Ray, Ohio facts for kids
Ray is a small, unincorporated community located in Vinton County, Ohio, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a village. Instead, it's part of a larger area, in this case, Harrison Township. Ray has its own post office with the ZIP code 45672. You can find Ray along State Route 327 in the western part of Vinton County.
The History of Ray, Ohio
The community of Ray has an interesting history, including a few name changes over the years. It was first planned out in the mid-1800s.
How Ray Was Started
Ray was originally known as Raysville. It was officially "platted" in 1853. When a community is platted, it means someone draws up a map showing how the streets and building lots will be laid out. This planning was done by a person named Moses Ray. He named the new community after his own family.
Name Changes Over Time
After being called Raysville, the community's name was shortened to Rays for a while. A post office was set up there in 1856, using the name Rays. Later, in 1893, the name was changed one more time to what it is today: Ray.
