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Trombley, Ohio facts for kids

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Trombley is a small place in Ohio, a state in the United States. It's located in Wood County. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.

The Story of Trombley

Trombley has an interesting past! It wasn't always called Trombley. When it was first planned out in 1885, its name was Blake.

How Trombley Got Its Name

The name changed to Trombley to honor a man named Mr. Trombley. He was important because he built a sawmill in the area in 1885. A sawmill is a place where logs are cut into lumber.

Trombley's Post Office

A post office was opened in Trombley in 1888. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, but it eventually closed down in 1908.

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