Roxbury, Ohio facts for kids

Roxbury is a small place in Morgan County, which is in the U.S. state of Ohio. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.

The Story of Roxbury

How Roxbury Started

Roxbury was first planned out and established in the year 1843. This was a time when many new communities were being formed across Ohio as people moved west.

Roxbury's Post Office

A post office was opened in Roxbury in 1855. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, helping people stay connected. It finally closed its doors in 1938.