Montrose, Ohio
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Montrose is an unincorporated community on the border between Bath Township, Copley Township, and the city of Fairlawn in Summit County, Ohio, United States.<ref>Template:GNIS</ref> It is an area of restaurants, stores, and businesses located along a stretch of State Route 18 near Interstate 77. The community is served by the Fairlawn (44333) post office.<ref>Zip Code Lookup</ref> It is included in the Montrose-Ghent census-designated place. It had been a quiet hamlet 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.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> The community first developed around a tavern built by one Mr. Latta.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> A post office called Montrose was established in 1849, and remained in operation until 1911.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The present name most likely is derived from wild roses near the elevated town site.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
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