Thompson, Ohio

Thompson is an unincorporated community in Geauga County, Ohio|Thompson Township], Geauga [County, Ohio|Geauga County], in the U.S. state of Ohio at an elevation of 1270 ft. The Thompson Ledges, an important geologic and topographic feature of northeast Ohio, are located nearby.

History

A post office called Thompson has been in operation since 1825. The community has the name of Matthew Thompson, a pioneer settler.

Education

Public education in Thompson is administered by the Berkshire Local Schools district. Thompson has a public library, a branch of the Geauga County Public Library.