Edison, OH

Edison is a quiet village of about 350 residents in central Ohio's Morrow County, sitting immediately west of Mount Gilead. Its location right next to the county seat gives locals a peaceful, small-town setting with quick access to nearby schools, grocery stores, and community events. Originally founded as a railroad depot with various early names, the town eventually adopted the name Edison in honor of inventor Thomas Edison.

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The community developed in the mid-1800s around the railway lines that carried crops from surrounding farmland, supporting early grain elevators, shops, and small businesses. Today, Edison is primarily a residential pocket where neighbors know one another and life moves at an easy pace. It serves as an affordable option for people seeking rural living within easy driving distance of Mansfield, Marion, and the greater Columbus area.