Rowsburg, Ohio facts for kids

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Rowsburg is a small place in Ashland County, Ohio. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.

History of Rowsburg

Rowsburg was started a long time ago, in 1835. A man named Michael D. Row planned out the community. He decided where the streets and lots would be. This process is called "laying out" and "platting." The community was named after him.

For a while, Rowsburg was also known simply as "Rows." A post office, which helps send and receive mail, opened in Rows in 1840. This post office served the community for many years, until it closed in 1905.

Famous People from Rowsburg

Rowsburg is the birthplace of some interesting people.

Rufus Cole: A Medical Pioneer

One notable person from Rowsburg was Rufus Cole. He was born there in 1872. Rufus Cole became a very important medical researcher. This means he studied diseases and how to cure them. He was also the first director of the Rockefeller University Hospital. This hospital is a famous place where doctors and scientists work to discover new ways to treat illnesses.

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