West Austintown, Ohio facts for kids
West Austintown is a small community located in Mahoning County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or a town. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.
West Austintown's Beginnings
West Austintown began to grow in 1869. This was an important year because a railroad line was built to reach this spot. Railroads were very important back then. They helped people travel and move goods.
A post office was opened in West Austintown in 1872. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It was a key part of the community for many years. The post office served the area until 1929.
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