White Oak, Brown County, Ohio facts for kids

White Oak is a small, quiet place located in Brown County, Ohio, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own separate local government, like a city or town would. Instead, the people living in White Oak follow the rules and use the services provided by the larger Brown County.

History of White Oak

The community of White Oak has an interesting past. A post office was opened there in 1878. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. This post office served the community for many years, staying open until 1919.

The name "White Oak" comes from a nearby natural feature: White Oak Creek. It was common for early communities to be named after important local landmarks, especially rivers or creeks, which were often used for travel or provided water.