Taylorsville, Ohio facts for kids
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Taylorsville, Ohio
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 Taylorsville, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Taylorsville, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Highland |
| Township | Whiteoak |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
45133
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| GNIS feature ID | 1063053 |
Taylorsville is a small community in Highland County, in the state of Ohio. It is called an unincorporated community because it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
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History of Taylorsville
Taylorsville was founded in 1846. It was named after the local Taylor family, who lived in the area.
A post office opened in 1849. It was first called New Corwin. In 1897, its name was changed to Taylorsville. The post office closed in 1935.
1961 Tornado Event
On May 8, 1961, a strong windstorm called an F1 tornado hit Taylorsville. The police chief from Mt. Orab saw it. This tornado also affected nearby places like White Oak, Bethel, Shiloh, and Gath.
The tornado damaged trees and roofs. One house in Mt. Orab had its roof completely torn off. The total damage from the storm was about $2,500.
Education in Taylorsville
Students in Taylorsville attend schools in the Bright Local School District.
Famous People from Taylorsville
- Charles Burckhalter: He was the director of the Chabot Observatory and a well-known astronomer.
- Wilbur J. Carr: He was a diplomat, which means he worked for the government to help manage relationships with other countries.
- George Crook: He was an officer in the United States Army. He served during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars.
