Montrose is an
unincorporated community
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on the border between
Bath Township,
Copley Township, and the city of
Fairlawn in
Summit County, Ohio, United States. It is an area of restaurants, stores, and businesses located along a stretch of
State Route 18 near
Interstate 77
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. The community is served by the Fairlawn (44333) post office. It is included in the
Montrose-Ghent census-designated place
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CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the counterparts of incorporated places, such ...
. It had been a quiet
hamlet
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for much of its history, with such establishments as a drive-in theater, golf courses, and a church. It became a busy retail area in the 1990s as new commercial development moved in.
Montrose was originally called Latta's Corners and then Ellis' Corners. The community first developed around a tavern built by one Mr. Latta. A post office called Montrose was established in 1849, and remained in operation until 1911. The present name most likely is derived from wild roses near the elevated town site.
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Unincorporated communities in Summit County, Ohio
Unincorporated communities in Ohio
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