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Ghent, Ohio

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Ghent /ˈdʒɛnt/ is an unincorporated community in central Bath Township, Summit County, Ohio, United States. It lies in the area of Granger and Cleveland-Massillon roads, just north of the Ghent Road exit of Interstate 77. It is included in the Montrose-Ghent census-designated place.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
[1]
915 ft (279 m)
TimezoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
ZIP codes
44333
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Ghent
Unincorporated community
Location of Ghent, Ohio
Location of Ghent, Ohio
Coordinates: 41°09′30″N 81°38′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountySummit
Named forTreaty of Ghent
Elevation
[1]
915 ft (279 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
44333
Area code330/234
GNIS feature ID1048779[1]
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Today, it has a number of local businesses such a gas station, restaurants, a bakery and dental office.

History

1891 Plat of Ghent, Ohio

As early as 1815, the village of Ghent had several mills powered by Yellow Creek.[2] Several families had settled at Ghent by 1818.[3] A post office called Ghent was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1918.[4] The community's name most likely commemorates the Treaty of Ghent.[5]

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