HOUSTON

Houston, Ohio, marked its 180 th anniversary in 2018. The community is comprised of three towns from the past. North Houston was founded on November 1, 1855 by Asa Young after the Big Four (Penn Central) Railroad was built. South Houston was founded May 4, 1838 by Harvey Houston. Mount Jefferson was located between the two towns and was founded January 12, 1838 by Samuel Farnum. In April 1957 the communities blended and took the name of Houston.

Primary location: Houston United States