Tradersville, Ohio facts for kids
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Tradersville, Ohio
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 Tradersville, Ohio
Location in Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Madison |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43140
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1047126 |
Tradersville is a small, unincorporated community located in Somerford Township, within Madison County, Ohio, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place that doesn't have its own local government, but is part of a larger township or county.
History of Tradersville
Tradersville has a simple but interesting history, especially regarding its early businesses and postal services.
Early Businesses in Tradersville
Back in 1875, Tradersville was a small but active place. It had a few important businesses that served the local people. These included:
- A dry goods and grocery store, which was like a general store selling many different items.
- A post office, where people could send and receive mail.
- A blacksmith shop, where skilled workers made and repaired metal tools and items.
The Post Office Story
The post office in Tradersville had a bit of a journey!
- It first opened on March 2, 1848.
- Then, it closed down on January 19, 1883.
- After some time, it reopened on January 24, 1900.
- But it closed again not long after, on August 31, 1901.
Today, people in Tradersville get their mail service through the post office in nearby London.
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