Local History & Genealogy

Uhrichsville was founded in 1804 by Michael Uhrich, the first settler to this area. He was a mill owner and "Uhrich's Mill" is how the town got its name.
Uhrichsville was originally called Waterford, but people persisted in calling the area "Uhrich's Mill" so the name was officially changed to Uhrichsville in 1828.
On August 13, 1866 Uhrichsville officially became a village.
John Milone became the first mayor. Business and industry: during the canal era, wheat buying and shipping was the primary source of income to this area. The clay industry was a strong force in the area until the late 1950's and early 1960's -- there is only 1 plant left in the area.

Dennison is located midway between Columbus and Pittsburgh. The railroad company wanted a halfway point to locate their offices and shops.
Dennison was incorporated in 1873. It is named after Governor William Dennison.
Dennison industry consisted of a flour mill and a coal mine, but it was built and was most famous because it was a railroad town.
Dennison is best known for its role during World Wars I and II. During both wars canteens were established to serve the men of the armed forces. the Red Cross ran the World War I canteen, and The Salvation Army was in charge of the World War II canteen.
"Servicemen passing through on trains were served free coffee, sandwiches, cigarettes, pop, magazines, gum, cookies and candy twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Dennison became a famous name to servicemen...around the globe. Because of the canteen, Dennison was dubbed, 'Dreamland'." --History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, 1988

Claymont School District was formed in 1965 by the consolidation of Uhrichsville, Dennison, Union Township and Rush Township schools.
Nickname: Mustangs.
School colors: Brown and white and orange.
There is high school building located on Indian Hill Road in Uhrichsville.
There are 4 elementary schools: Eastport Elementary, Trenton Avenue Elementary, and Park Elementary. The Claymont Intermediate and the Claymont Jr. High School.
Other schools not affiliated with the Claymont School District include Immaculate Conception; a Catholic school grades K-8, and Rush Christian School.