Wingston, Ohio facts for kids

Wingston is a small place located in Wood County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or a village would. Instead, it is part of the larger county's administration.

History of Wingston

Wingston had a post office that opened in 1873. A post office was very important back then. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. This connected Wingston to other places. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1905. Besides the post office, Wingston also had a church. This church was for the United Brethren faith. Churches often served as important gathering places for people in small communities.