Remsen Corners, Ohio facts for kids

Remsen Corners (sometimes spelled Remson Corners) is a small, unincorporated community located in Medina County, in the state of Ohio in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a recognized place, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

History of Remsen Corners

Remsen Corners has a history that goes back to the mid-1800s.

Early Days and the Post Office

A post office was opened in the area in 1855. It was called Remson's Corners. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open for many years, finally closing in 1902.

Who Was Remson?

The name "Remson" came from an early land speculator. A land speculator is someone who buys land, hoping its value will increase so they can sell it later for a profit. This particular Remson was from New York. He bought land in this area not long after it was divided up by the Connecticut Land Company. The Connecticut Land Company was a group that owned and sold large areas of land in the early days of Ohio.