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Location of Waterloo, Ohio

Waterloo is a small, quiet place located in the southeastern part of Symmes Township, within Lawrence County, in the state of Ohio, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it's part of a larger county or township. Waterloo is situated right next to Symmes Creek, a local waterway.

Even though it's a small community, Waterloo has its own post office and a special ZIP code, 45688, which helps mail get to the right place.

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A view along State Route 141 near Waterloo.

The Amazing Waterloo Wonders

Waterloo is especially famous for its incredible basketball team, the Waterloo Wonders! This team made history by winning the Ohio's Class B basketball championship not just once, but two years in a row, in both 1934 and 1935.

Class B was a division for smaller schools, and the Waterloo Wonders showed that even small communities can produce big champions. Their success brought a lot of pride and excitement to Waterloo and the surrounding area. They are still remembered as a legendary team in Ohio's basketball history.

Famous People from Waterloo

Waterloo has been home to some notable individuals. One such person is Mary R. Grizzle. She became a well-known politician in Florida.

Mary R. Grizzle served as a legislator in Florida. A legislator is a person who is elected to make laws for a state or country. Her work helped shape policies and rules for the people of Florida.

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