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Wattsville is a small community in Carroll County, Ohio, United States. It's not officially a city or town, which is why it's called an unincorporated community. Wattsville is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Canton and Massillon.

Even though it's a small place, Wattsville has its own ZIP code, 44615, and its mail is handled by the Carrollton, Ohio post office. You can find Wattsville along the Upper North Fork of Yellow Creek, near State Route 524. A railroad line, operated by the Ohi-Rail Corporation, also runs through the area.

Exploring Wattsville's Past

Wattsville has a history that goes back many years. The community was officially planned and laid out on March 28, 1838. A person named David Watt was responsible for creating the original plan for Wattsville. He mapped out the community in a specific part of the land, known as the southwest quarter of section 36 of township 13 of range 4. This early planning helped shape how Wattsville would grow and develop over time.

Learning in Wattsville

Students who live in Wattsville attend schools that are part of the Carrollton Exempted Village School District. This school district provides education for children and teenagers in the area, from elementary grades all the way through high school.

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