Southington, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Southington, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Trumbull |
| Township | Southington |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44470
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| Area code(s) | 234/330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1065360 |
Southington is a small place in Ohio, United States. It is an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Southington is located in the middle of Southington Township. This township is part of Trumbull County.
You can find Southington where two main roads meet. These roads are U.S. Route 422 and State Route 305. The community has its own post office. The ZIP code for Southington is 44470. It is also part of a larger area. This area is known as the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.
Southington's Past
Southington has a long history. A post office first opened here in 1826. The community got its name from Southington Township. The township itself was named after a town in Connecticut. That town is called Southington, Connecticut.
Learning in Southington
Kids in Southington go to schools in the Southington Local School District. All the schools are in one building. This building is located south of the main community. It serves students from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade.
The building is divided into three different schools:
- Southington Elementary School – This school is for younger students, from kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Southington Middle School – Students in grades 6 through 8 attend this school.
- Chalker High School – This is the high school for students in grades 9 through 12.
Famous People from Southington
Some well-known people have connections to Southington:
- Rick Badanjek – He used to play professional football. He played for teams like the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Redskins.
- Mike Tyson – This famous professional boxer once lived in Southington. He bought a large house here in the 1990s.
