Roxabell, Ohio facts for kids
Roxabell is a small, quiet place in the middle of Ross County, Ohio, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or village does. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Concord Township.
Roxabell is located where Davis Hill Road and Jamison Road meet. It's just a short distance, about 1 mile (2 km), south of the village of Frankfort. Two branches of Paint Creek flow nearby. This creek eventually joins the Scioto River, which then flows into the mighty Ohio River. Roxabell is also about 3 miles (5 km) north of State Route 28. It sits right between two cities: Chillicothe, which is the main government center for Ross County, and Greenfield.
A Glimpse into Roxabell's Past
Roxabell has a bit of history tied to its name. A post office, which is where mail is handled, was opened in Roxabell way back in 1856. This post office served the community for many years, helping people send and receive letters and packages, until it closed in 1933.
The 1870s brought an exciting change to Roxabell: the railroad! When the railroad tracks were extended to the community, it made it much easier for people and goods to travel. This was a big deal for small communities like Roxabell, connecting them to larger towns and cities.
Images for kids
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Roxabell community sign
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Looking east on Main Street in Roxabell
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Former school, now a house, in Roxabell
