West Carlisle, Ohio facts for kids
West Carlisle is a small, unincorporated community located in Pike Township, Coshocton County, Ohio, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the larger county or township.
Exploring West Carlisle's Past
West Carlisle was officially started in 1821. It's believed that the community got its name from Carlisle, Pennsylvania. This is because one of the very first settlers in West Carlisle came from that city.
When Did West Carlisle Get a Post Office?
A post office was opened in West Carlisle in 1822. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, but it eventually closed down in 1932.
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