Toboso, Ohio facts for kids

Toboso is a small place in Ohio, a state in the United States. It's located in an area called Licking County. Toboso is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

The Story of Toboso

Toboso started in 1852. This was when a railroad line was built through the area. When a community is 'laid out,' it means people planned where streets and buildings would go. The railroad helped the community grow.

How Toboso Got Its Name

People believe Toboso was named after a place in Spain. This Spanish town is called El Toboso. It's famous because it's mentioned in the old story of Don Quixote.

Toboso's Post Office

For many years, Toboso had its own post office. It opened in 1854. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It stayed open for over 100 years, finally closing in 1957.