Ghent is an unincorporated community in central Bath Township, Summit County, Ohio, United States. It lies in the area of Granger and Cleveland-Massillon roads, just north of the Ghent Road exit of Interstate 77. It is included in the Montrose-Ghent census-designated place. Today, it has a number of local businesses such a gas station, restaurants, a bakery and dental office.

History

As early as 1815, the village of Ghent had several mills powered by Yellow Creek. Several families had settled at Ghent by 1818. A post office called Ghent was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1918. The community's name most likely commemorates the Treaty of Ghent.