Welsh, Ohio facts for kids

Welsh is a small place in Meigs County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

What is Welsh?

Welsh is located along a road called State Route 143. It's near a place known as the Welsh Farm. The community got its name from the Welsh family who first settled there a long time ago.

Who Was Rev. T.A. Welsh?

A very important person named Rev. T.A. Welsh moved to Meigs County in the mid-1840s. He was a pastor, which is a leader in a church. He first served at the Alexander Presbyterian Church. Later, he played a big part in starting the Harrisonville Presbyterian Church. Some of his family members still go to that church today.

Rev. Welsh was also involved in government. He served in the Ohio State House of Representatives and the Ohio State Senate. These are parts of the state government where laws are made. His home was also a safe place for people seeking freedom. It was a stop on the Underground Railroad, a secret network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom before the Civil War.

A Place of History

Welsh also had its own post office. It was opened in 1898 and stayed open until 1907. Many of the first people who settled in Meigs County had families who originally came from Wales, a country in the United Kingdom. This is why the area was named Welsh.