Wakefield, Ohio facts for kids
Wakefield is a small community located in Pike County, Ohio, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a village. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Scioto Township.
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Discovering Wakefield, Ohio
A Place Without Its Own Government
Wakefield is a special kind of place called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are not officially a city or a town. They are usually governed by a larger county or township. For Wakefield, this means it's part of Scioto Township in Pike County.
The Story of Its Post Office
For many years, Wakefield had its own post office. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It also had a special ZIP code, which is 45687. A ZIP code is a number that helps the post office sort mail to the correct area. Even though the post office in Wakefield closed on September 2, 2005, the community still uses the 45687 ZIP code for its mail.
Where is Wakefield Located?
You can find Wakefield in the southwestern part of Scioto Township. It is located right along a road called Wakefield Mound Road.
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Wakefield community sign
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Looking north on Wakefield Mound Road in Wakefield
