Raymond, Ohio facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Raymond, Ohio
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US Post Office in Raymond
Location of Raymond, Ohio
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Union
Township	Liberty
Elevation	1,070 ft (330 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	280
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	43067
GNIS feature ID	2628957

Raymond is a small community located in Liberty Township, Union County, Ohio, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined for gathering population data.

This community has its own post office with the ZIP code 43067. You can find Raymond where two state roads, Route 347 and Route 739, cross paths. In 2020, about 280 people lived in Raymond.

History of Raymond, Ohio

Raymond started out with a different name. It was first called Newton. The town was planned and mapped out in 1838.

How Raymond Got Its Name

The Newton post office opened in 1839. Interestingly, three of the first six people in charge of the post office had the last name Raymond. Because of this, people started calling the settlement "Raymond's post office."

Over time, this name became shorter and shorter. It changed to "Raymond's P.O.," then "Raymond's," then "Raymonds," and finally just "Raymond." The sign you see on the Raymond post office today looks like the old sign from the Toledo & Ohio Central railroad station, which used to be at the south edge of town.

Education and Learning in Raymond

Raymond cares about learning! It is home to an elementary school and a public library.

Raymond Elementary School

Kids in Raymond attend Raymond Elementary School. This school is part of the Marysville Exempted Village School District. It helps young students get a good start in their education.

Raymond Public Library

Raymond also has a public library. This library is a branch of the Marysville Public Library. It is open for six hours every Wednesday, giving residents a place to read, learn, and find new books.