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Ray, North Dakota

Ray is a city in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 740 at the 2020 census.

History
Ray was founded in 1902. The city was named in honor of William G. Ray, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Ray since 1902.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.05 sqmi, of which 1.01 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 592 people, 276 households, and 163 families residing in the city. The population density was 586.1 PD/sqmi. There were 301 housing units at an average density of 298.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 2.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 276 households, of which 22.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 46.1 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 35% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 534 people, 232 households, and 154 families residing in the city. The population density was 531.5 PD/sqmi. There were 296 housing units at an average density of 294.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.06% White, 0.56% Native American, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 232 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,563, and the median income for a family was $41,771. Males had a median income of $34,063 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,064. About 2.6% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Amtrak's Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest stations are located in Williston, 34 mi to the southwest, and Stanley, 37 mi to the east.

Education
It is within the Nesson School District (Ray Public School).

Notable people

 * Delbert F. Anderson, farmer and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, was born in Ray.
 * Mary Sherman Morgan, inventor of Hydyne, which was combined with liquid oxygen to propel the first US rocket into orbit (1958), was born in Ray.
 * Claudia Meier Volk, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, lived in Ray.

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Springbrook, North Dakota

Springbrook is a city in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 37 at the 2020 census. It is also spelled Spring Brook.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 27 people, 11 households, and 6 families residing in the city. The population density was 73.0 PD/sqmi. There were 14 housing units at an average density of 37.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 11 households, of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.5% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 40.7% were from 45 to 64; and 3.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 37.0% male and 63.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 26 people, 14 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 70.4 PD/sqmi. There were 20 housing units at an average density of 54.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.38% of the population.

There were 14 households, out of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 50.0% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.86 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.4% under the age of 18, 15.4% from 18 to 24, 15.4% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $53,125. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,142. There were 22.2% of families and 38.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 100.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Springbrook has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

Transportation
Amtrak's Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Williston, 13 mi to the southwest.

Education
It is within the Nesson School District (Ray Public School).

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Tioga, North Dakota

Tioga is a city in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 2,202 at the 2020 census.

Tioga was founded in 1902 and named by settlers from Tioga, New York. The population of the city increased dramatically in the 1950s following the discovery of oil nearby in the Williston Basin.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.39 sqmi, of which 1.31 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,230 people, 542 households, and 323 families living in the city. The population density was 938.9 PD/sqmi. There were 619 housing units at an average density of 472.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 542 households, of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 47.4 years. 18.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 25.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,125 people, 490 households, and 311 families living in the city. The population density was 856.1 PD/sqmi. There were 569 housing units at an average density of 433.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.42% White, 0.18% black, 0.89% Indigenous American, 0.18% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.09% of the population.

There were 490 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 26.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,740, and the median income for a family was $36,635. Males had a median income of $31,500 versus $21,181 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,910. About 3.5% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The city is served by the Tioga School District, which hosts Central Elementary School and Tioga High School within its borders.

Petroleum industry
Tioga is located eight miles north of the Clarence Iverson farm, where Hess Corporation discovered oil and sparked a statewide oil boom. The company presently operates and owns oil producing facilities with numerous local businesses supporting the oil industry, and Tioga is located nine miles north of North Dakota's sole oil refinery, which is presently owned by Tesoro after it was sold to it by BP in 2001.

Transport
Tioga's center is just to the southwest of Williams County Road 10 with North Dakota Highway 40, and is just north of ND 40's southern terminus at U.S. Route 2. Tioga is located along freight railroad tracks which presently belong to BNSF Railway.

Amtrak's Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Stanley, 30 mi to the east.

A general aviation airport, Tioga Municipal Airport (FAA code D60) is located two miles southeast of the city, with a main paved runway (12/30) just under one mile long and 75 feet wide (1555 meters long and 23 meters wide) and a secondary turf runway (3/21) which is 3200 feet (975 meters) long and 120 feet (37 meters) wide. Commercial air travel to the city, though, is limited beyond charter flights and private aviation, and the closest commercial airports are Williston Basin International Airport and Minot International Airport for domestic service, and Regina International Airport in Saskatchewan, Canada, for international service.

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Wildrose, North Dakota

Wildrose is a city in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 115 at the 2020 census. Wildrose was founded in 1910.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 110 people, 63 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 379.3 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 313.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 2.7% Native American, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

There were 63 households, of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 57.1% were non-families. 47.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.75 and the average family size was 2.52.

The median age in the city was 52.6 years. 12.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.5% were from 25 to 44; 46.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 129 people, 63 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was 464.4 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 367.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.90% White and 3.10% Asian.

There were 63 households, out of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 41.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,167, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,052. There were 19.4% of families and 13.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 11.1% of under eighteens and 12.8% of those over 64.

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wildrose has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Education
It is within the Nesson School District (Ray Public School).

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Williston, North Dakota

Williston is a city in and the county seat of Williams County, North Dakota, United States. The 2020 census gave its population as 29,160, making Williston the sixth-most populous city in North Dakota. The city's population nearly doubled between 2010 and 2020, due largely to the North Dakota oil boom.

Williston's newspaper is the daily Williston Herald. Williston is the home of Williston State College and the Miss North Dakota Scholarship Pageant.

History
Founded in 1887, Williston was named for Daniel Willis James, a merchant and capitalist, by his friend, railroad magnate James J. Hill.

Geography
Williston is located at the crossroads of U.S. Highways 2 and 85, near the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers, at the upper end of the Lake Sakakawea reservoir.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.56 sqmi, of which 7.50 sqmi is land and 0.06 sqmi is water.

The municipality is 18 mi from the Montana-North Dakota border and 60 mi from the Canadian border.

Climate
Williston has a cold semi-arid climate; closely bordering upon a warm-summer humid continental climate. It is part of USDA Hardiness zone 4a. The normal monthly mean temperature ranges from 11.5 °F in January to 70.4 °F in July. On average, there are 2 days that reach 100 °F or higher, 22 days of 90 °F+ highs, 39 days with a low of 0 °F or below, 7 days with lows plummeting to at least −20 °F, and 6 days that do not rise above 0 °F annually. The average window for freezing temperatures is September 20 through May 21, allowing a growing season of 121 days;. Extreme temperatures officially range from −50 °F on December 23, 1983 and February 16, 1936 up to 110 °F on July 5, 1936; the record cold daily maximum is −29 °F on January 16, 1930, while, conversely, the record warm daily minimum is 78 °F last set July 19, 1974.

Precipitation is greatest in June and July and averages 14.88 in annually, but has ranged from 6.13 in in 1934 to 22.04 in in 1896. Snowfall averages 48.2 in per season, and has historically ranged from 8.0 in in 1908–1909 to 107.2 in in 2010–2011; the average window for measurable (≥0.1 in) snowfall is October 21 through April 26, although snow in May occurs at most several times per decade and September snow is a much rarer event. Due to the relative aridity, there are only 3.9 days per season where 24-hour snowfall exceeds 3 in.

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Demographics
Williston is in northwestern North Dakota's booming oil patch, where adequate, affordable housing has become a concern since the 2010s. According to a February 2014 article in Business Insider, Williston had the highest apartment rents in the United States. The 2010 census counted a population of 14,716, up from 12,680 in 2000, but the number of current residents is possibly significantly higher since the count does not include those living in temporary housing. In September 2011, the mayor estimated the actual population to be 20,000 persons. The aforementioned 2014 Business Insider story estimated that the population was over 30,000.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 29,160 people. The population density was 1,389 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 78.87% White, 6.45% other races, 5.58% African-American, 5.02% two or more races, 2.78% Native American, 1.13% Asian, and 0.17% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. 9.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The median age in the city was 30.4 years.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 14,716 people, 6,180 households, and 3,589 families residing in the city. The population density was 1962.1 PD/sqmi. There were 6,542 housing units at an average density of 872.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 0.3% African-American, 3.3% Native American or Alaska Native, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 6,180 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.9% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,512 people, 5,255 households, and 3,205 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,794.1 PD/sqmi. There were 5,912 housing units at an average density of 847.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.69% White, 0.17% African American, 3.65% Native American or Alaska Native, 0.24% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 2.06% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.23% of the population.

The six leading ancestry groups in the city are Norwegian (47.8%), German (31.6%), Irish (9.6%), English (5.8%), Swedish (4.5%), Dutch (4.3%) and French (4.0%).

There were 5,255 households, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.96.

The age distribution was 25.6% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,962, and the median income for a family was $38,713. Males had a median income of $29,578 versus $18,879 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,656. About 11.3% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Williston's economy, while historically based in agriculture and especially ranching, is increasingly being driven by the oil industry. The Williston Basin, named after the town, is a huge subterranean geologic feature known for its rich deposits of petroleum, coal, and potash.

Williston developed over the Bakken formation, which by the end of 2012 was predicted to be producing more oil than any other site in the United States, surpassing even Alaska's Prudhoe Bay, the longtime leader in domestic output in the nation. The oil boom has been spurred here by the development of new technologies—such as Hydraulic fracturing—which enabled extraction from areas previously inaccessible.

In 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated that there were 150 million barrels of oil "technically recoverable" from the Bakken shale. In April 2008, the number was said to be about four billion barrels; in 2010 geologists at Continental Resources, the major drilling operation in North Dakota, estimated the reserve at eight billion. In March 2012, after the discovery of a lower shelf of oil, it announced a possible 24 billion barrels. Although current technology allows for extraction of only about 6% of the oil trapped 1.6 - 3.2 km beneath the earth's surface, recoverable oil might eventually exceed 500 billion barrels.

Williston has seen a huge increase in population and infrastructure investments during the last several years with expanded drilling using the Hydraulic Fracturing petroleum extraction technique in the Bakken Formation and Three Forks Groups. Examples of oil industry-related infrastructure investments are the multi-acre branch campus of Baker Hughes and the Sand Creek Retail Center. A major regional grain elevator is served by the BNSF Railway. Williston's livestock arena has weekly auctions.

Forts Union and Buford, as well as the nearby confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers west of the city, associated with the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and development of the fur trade and frontier—are destinations for area tourism. Williston is also comparatively close to the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Sites of interest

 * Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site – a reconstructed fur-trade era fort owned and maintained by the National Park Service.
 * Fort Buford – a pioneer age military fort. An interesting site is the military graveyard.
 * Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center – A museum highlighting the history of the area where the Missouri River and the Yellowstone River merge.
 * Lake Sakakawea – a large man-made lake located close to Williston. The lake offers plenty of recreational activities.
 * The Confluence – where the Missouri River and the Yellowstone River meet. A historical center, boat ramp, camp site, and bike path are located here.
 * Eagle Ridge Golf Club – an eighteen-hole golf course located on Highway 2 north of Williston. It measures 6240 yd from the back tees.
 * Williston Municipal Golf Course – a 9-hole golf course located at 3600 42nd Street West in Williston.
 * Cut Bluff Overlook – a historic site located about two miles (3 km) east of Williston on the south side of Highway 1804. Commemorating Lewis and Clark's campsite near Cut Bluff on the south banks of the Missouri River.
 * James Memorial Art Center – Originally the community library (est 1911), The James was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.It now serves as an art & cultural center for the community, offering art exhibits and art classes.
 * Old Armory – The Old Armory was built in 1915 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. The Old Armory is now home to community theater non-profit organization Entertainment, Inc!, founded in 1981. Entertainment, Inc! produces five shows each year.
 * Williston Area Recreation Center – a 234,000 square foot recreation center, built in 2014, that includes an indoor surfing, golf simulators, and a water park. There are also the more traditional tennis and basketball courts, along with turf fields and an indoor track.

Sports

 * Williston Keybirds of North Dakota American League Baseball
 * Williston State College Tetons: women's and men's basketball, women's volleyball, men's ice hockey, women's softball and men's baseball.
 * Williston was home to minor league baseball. The Williston Oilers played as members of the Mandak League from 1954 to 1957, winning the 1956 league championship. The Oilers played minor league home games at Ardean Aafedt Stadium.
 * The Links of North Dakota at Red Mike Resort – an 18-hole links course east of Williston. Golfweek ranked it 41st among America's 100 best modern courses in 1997, 75th in 1998, and 81st in 1999.
 * Coyote Clay Target League - Named the largest clay target team in the nation by USA Clay Target. The CCTL compete against teams across North Dakota, and the country, in Sporting Clays, 5-Stand, and Trap.

Education
The Williston Basin School District 7 serves the entire city, with Williston High School as its public high school.

Due to a merger of the Williston Public School District #1 and the Williams County School District 8 (formerly New School District) in 2021, Williston has one school district. Previously almost all of the city was in the former with small sections in the latter. Prior to 2021, District 8, which was K–8 only, sent high school students to Williston High. District 8 also sent high school students to the Nesson School District in Ray and to the Tioga School District in Tioga.

Trinity Christian School is a private K–12 school, and St. Joseph Catholic School (of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bismarck) a private K–6 school, both located in Williston.

Williston State College, on University Avenue, was founded in 1961 as the University of North Dakota—Williston (UND-W). It is a two-year public college in the North Dakota University System (NDUS). Students can earn Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees, and transfer to the state universities offering four-year programs and degrees.

The Williston Public Library serves as the public library for all of Williams County. The library also has a bookmobile that serves rural schools and retirement home communities. The main library also serves as a community center, hosting many groups that hold public meetings there.

The library hosts an annual fundraiser called "Table of Contents", for which local patrons create unique table arrangements and dining themes. Proceeds are used to purchase equipment for local organizations that hold public meetings at the library. Numerous public events, including voting stations, are regularly held at the library.

The first Williston Public Library was completed in town in 1911, opening February 27, 1911, and it operated as the only facility until 1983. In the early 1990s the city began to address the issue of probable demolition of this aged building to replace it with one meeting modern needs.

In 1993 a concerned group of citizens formed the James Memorial Preservation Society to save the historic building and develop it as a center for the visual arts. After the library moved to a new building on Davidson Drive, this structure became known as the James Memorial Art Center. It was adapted for use as an art gallery and event center. The James Memorial Art Center now hosts an annual Art Fest, art classes for youth and adults, and exhibits by local, national, and international artists.

Print

 * Williston Herald
 * Plains Reporter
 * Oil Patch Hotline
 * The Christian Weekly
 * The Williston Trader
 * The Shopper

Television

 * 4.1 KWSE (PBS) Prairie Public Television
 * 4.2 World
 * 4.3 Minnesota Channel
 * 4.4 Lifelong Learning
 * 8.1 KUMV (NBC)
 * 8.2 Fox
 * 8.3 Me-TV
 * 11.1 KXMD (CBS)
 * 11.2 The CW
 * 11.3 Laff
 * 11.4 Escape
 * 38.1 KXND-LP (Fox; rebroadcasts KUMV-TV 8.2)

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, KXMD and KUMV were rebroadcast across Saskatchewan as part of that region's first terrestrial-based cable television system. By 1984, however, the Williston signals had been replaced by those of similar stations in Detroit.

Radio

 * FM

 * 88.1 K201FJ CSN network – Christian
 * 89.5 KPPR North Dakota Public Radio/NPR affiliate
 * 90.3 K212DW K-LOVE network – contemporary Christian music
 * 90.7 KJND-FM Your Network of Praise – Christian
 * 91.7 K219CB American Family Radio network – Christian
 * 93.1 KGCX "Eagle 93" Classic rock – based in Sidney, Montana
 * 95.1 KTHC "Power 95.1" Hot Adult Contemporary
 * 96.1 KYYZ "Z96.1 Country Thunder" Country
 * 101.1 KDSR "Hot 101" Jack FM
 * 102.7 KHRT translator – contemporary christian music
 * AM

 * 660 KEYZ "Keyz NewsRadio" News/Talk/Country
 * 1070 KATQ Country – based in Plentywood, Montana
 * 1090 KTGO Country – based in Tioga

Air
The city of Williston is served by the Williston Basin International Airport, which has a customs service in its facilities. The facility opened in October 2019, replacing Sloulin Field International Airport.

In 2012, United Airlines began offering daily codeshare jet service (via ExpressJet Airlines) to Denver, CO (KDEN) on Embraer 145 aircraft, while Delta Air Lines began daily codeshare jet service (via SkyWest Airlines) to Minneapolis, MN (MSP) on Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft. In August 2014, United began offering direct flights to Houston TX.

FedEx Express of Memphis, TN, provides cargo flights to and from the Williston, ND Airport and Grand Forks, ND (GFK) airport utilizing Cessna 208B Caravans with CargoMaster cargo pods. These flights run Monday through Saturday. The Saturday service has an early cutoff time and pickups are limited to in-town stops and drop box locations only.

Rail
Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, serves a station in Williston via its Empire Builder, a once-daily train in each direction between Portland, Oregon/Seattle, Washington, and Chicago.

Highways
US 2 runs through the city. US 85 bypasses the city to the northwest, and US 85B bypasses the city to the northeast. ND 1804 runs through the southern portion of the city and is concurrent with US 2 between 143rd Avenue, and 2nd Street.

Public Transit
Demand response service is provided by Northwest Dakota Public Transit, a service of the Williston Council for the Aging, Inc. There is no fixed-route bus service in the city, making Williston the largest city in North Dakota without such service.

Health care
Williston clinics include Craven-Hagan Clinic, Fairlight Medical Center, and Trinity Community Clinic-Western Dakota. Fairlight has the only Veteran's Affairs clinic in northwestern North Dakota and also serves residents of northeastern Montana. Fairlight includes a walk-in clinic with four health care professionals. Mercy Medical Center is the Williston hospital. It provides 24-hour emergency and trauma care but lacks a walk-in clinic.

Mercy Medical Center is home to the Leonard P. Nelson Family Cancer Treatment Center (est. 1996), providing oncology services in the region for the past seventeen years to an area of a 100-mile radius. Patients receive treatment for a wide variety of cancers including breast, gynecologic, head and neck, lung and prostate. Mercy Medical Center broke ground August 24, 2012 on an expanded cancer treatment facility. Improvements include the installation of a highly specialized linear accelerator to increase precision radiation therapy treatment delivery with decreased patient treatment time. The grand opening was October 7, 2013.

Mercy Medical Center was named among the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the United States by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in September 2012.

Notable people

 * James A. Abrahamson, retired USAF officer and first head of the Strategic Defense Initiative a.k.a. "Star Wars"
 * Larry Bergh, selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 1969 NBA draft, but never played
 * James R. Carrigan, United States District Court judge and Colorado Supreme Court justice, practiced law in Williston
 * Michael Dwyer, member of the North Dakota Senate
 * Sally Fraser, actress, born in Williston
 * Virgil Hill, silver medalist Olympic boxer (1984), four-time world champion boxer who lost his title to Xue Li
 * Darlene Hooley, congresswoman from Oregon
 * Phil Jackson, 11-time NBA championship head coach
 * Mark Lee, pitcher with the Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Baltimore Orioles
 * Brent Qvale, professional football player
 * Brian Qvale, professional basketball player

title: Williston, North Dakota


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Cherry Fork, Ohio

Cherry Fork is an unincorporated community and former village in Wayne Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 170 at the 2020 census. In 2014, voters chose to disincorporate the village.

History
Cherry Fork was originally called North Liberty, and under the latter name was laid out in 1848. The present name comes from Cherry Fork, a stream near the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has an area of 0.12 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 155 people, 64 households, and 38 families resided in the village. The population density was 1291.7 PD/sqmi. There were 75 housing units at an average density of 625.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.8% White, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 64 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.6% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the village was 36.7 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 127 people, 48 households, and 36 families resided in the village. The population density was 1,040.2 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 442.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 48 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 18.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,821, and the median income for a family was $24,821. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,568. There were 23.3% of families and 26.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 37.5% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Manchester, Ohio

Manchester is a village in Manchester Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,839 at the 2020 census.

History
The community was originally founded in 1790 as Massie's Station for Nathaniel Massie, an explorer and entrepreneur who first surveyed Virginia Military District. It was the first permanent settlement in the District. It was laid out along the Ohio River near three islands. In 1791, Massie's Station became known as Manchester, Ohio, after Manchester, England, Massie's ancestral home. It was the fourth permanent settlement established in the Northwest Territory. By 1791, residents had completely encircled the community with a stockade.

In 1933, after its bankruptcy, Alfred Holbrook College opened on the same campus as National Normal University, a teacher's college in Lebanon, Ohio. In 1933, Alfred Holbrook College moved to Manchester where it closed in 1941.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has an area of 1.29 sqmi, of which 1.28 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Manchester is at the junction of U.S. Route 52 and Ohio State Route 136. Manchester is the approximate halfway point between Cincinnati and Huntington, West Virginia.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 2,023 people, 818 households, and 527 families resided in the village. The population density was 1580.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,032 housing units at an average density of 806.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 818 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples living together, 19.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.05.

The village's median age was 38.1 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The village's gender makeup was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 2,043 people, 882 households, and 555 families resided in the village. The population density was 1,894.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,027 housing units at an average density of 952.4/mi2 (367.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.50% White, 0.15% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.

There were 882 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The village's median household income was $23,140, and the median income for a family was $28,641. Males had a median income of $29,539 versus $20,179 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,535. About 19.1% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.7% of those under the age of 18 and 23.3% of those 65 and older.

Education
Manchester is served by the Manchester Local School District and the Manchester Public Library, a branch of the Adams County Public Library.

Notable people

 * Wayne Frye - Olympian, MIT graduate, Purple Heart Recipient
 * Nathaniel Massie - General in the Revolutionary War, politician and first President of the Ohio Senate
 * Jack Roush - founder, CEO, and owner of Roush Fenway Racing
 * Doug White - a Republican politician and former President of the Ohio Senate

title: Manchester, Ohio


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Peebles, Ohio

Peebles is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States. It is 64 mi east of Cincinnati. The population was 1,774 at the 2020 census.

History
Peebles was founded in 1881 with the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named for John G. Peebles, who was instrumental in bringing the railroad to the settlement. That railroad was the Cincinnati & Eastern Railroad, today the Cincinnati Eastern Railroad (CCET).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.18 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
The village's estimated median household income was $19,058 in 2009, and the median income for a family was $30,390. The village's per capita income was $13,739. About 27.1% of residents of the village were below the poverty line, including 26.3% for White residents, 100% for African American residents, 0% for Hispanic and Latino residents, 100% for Native American residents, and 37.6% of residents of two or more races.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 1,782 people, 758 households, and 456 families resided in the village. The population density was 1,469 PD/sqmi. There were 867 housing units at an average density of 722.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 758 households, of which 35.09% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.04.

As of the census of 2010 the population by age was 27.5% under the age of 18, 72.5% of the age 18 & over, 5.84% of the age 20 to 24, 11.22% of the age 25 to 34, 19.36% of the age 35 to 49, 17.56% of the age 50 to 64, 14.7% of the age 65 & over. There were 839 males and 943 females.

Education
Peebles is served by Peebles High School and Peebles Elementary School, and the Peebles Public Library, a branch of the Adams County Public Library.

The Peebles High School student enrollment for 2009-2010: 490. Female enrollment: 243. Male enrollment: 247.

The Peebles Elementary School student enrollment for 2009-2010: 633. Female enrollment: 311. Male enrollment: 322.

Notable people

 * Tom Blackburn, basketball coach at the University of Dayton
 * Samantha Hunt, author
 * Edmund Wittenmyer, U.S. Army major general

title: Peebles, Ohio


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Rome, Ohio

Rome, also known as Stout, is a village in Green Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 83 at the 2020 census.

History
Rome was laid out in 1835 by William Stout. The village was named after Rome, Italy, according to local history. While the village is officially named Rome, it is often called "Stout"; even the community's post office is named "Stout," not "Rome." A post office called Stout has been in operation since 1893.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, of which 0.23 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

U.S. Route 52 passes to the north of Rome.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 94 people, 45 households, and 26 families living in the village. The population density was 408.7 PD/sqmi. There were 64 housing units at an average density of 278.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.7% White, 2.1% Native American, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 45 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.2% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the village was 49.3 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 117 people, 46 households, and 31 families living in the village. The population density was 439.8 PD/sqmi. There were 58 housing units at an average density of 218.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.02% White, 4.27% Native American, and 1.71% from two or more races.

There were 46 households, out of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,136, and the median income for a family was $31,944. Males had a median income of $19,167 versus $30,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,026. There were 28.9% of families and 24.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 30.3% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Government
In 2016, the Ohio Auditor of State deemed Rome to be "unauditable" due to recordkeeping issues and a lack of elected village leadership. A 2021 analysis of the village by the Auditor of State determined that there had been no elected officials since 1995, and that the village had not approved a tax budget since at least 2016; these criteria, in addition to considering the village's small size, led the Auditor to request that the Ohio Attorney General begin legal action to dissolve the village.

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Seaman, Ohio

Seaman is a village in Scott Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 973 at the 2020 census.

State Route 247 passes through Seaman. Seaman is adjacent to Ohio State Route 32, a four lane divided highway known as the Appalachian Highway. The Appalachian Highway links Seaman to Cincinnati. A traffic signal is at the intersection of Routes 32 and 247.

Seaman is served by North Adams High School, the Adams County/Ohio Valley School District, and the North Adams Public Library, a branch of the Adams County Public Library. Seaman is also home to the Adams County Regional Medical Center, a county hospital built in 2007.

History
Seaman was laid out in 1888 when the railroad was extended to that point. The Cincinnati & Eastern Railroad today is the Cincinnati Eastern Railroad (CCET). The village was named after the local Seaman family.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.07 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 944 people, 368 households, and 254 families resided in the village. The population density was 882.2 PD/sqmi. There were 425 housing units at an average density of 397.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.9% White, 0.01% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.01% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 0.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.01% of the population.

There were 368 households, of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the village was 35.5 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,039 people, 407 households, and 271 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,017.6 PD/sqmi. There were 443 housing units at an average density of 433.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.56% White, 0.48% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 407 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,938, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $31,328 versus $17,381 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,138. About 17.1% of families and 21.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.5% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.

Hospital
Seaman is served by the Adams County Regional Medical Center, located at 230 Medical Center Drive. The hospital was known as Adams County Hospital, and was in West Union, but was renamed and relocated to Seaman.

Notable people

 * Julie Salamon, author; former movie critic of the Wall Street Journal and journalist at the New York Times.

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West Union, Ohio

West Union is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States, about 55 mi southeast of Cincinnati. The population was 3,004 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Adams County. West Union is served by West Union High School, the Adams County/Ohio Valley School District, and the West Union Public Library, a branch of the Adams County Public Library.

History
West Union was laid out in 1803. A post office called West Union has been in operation since 1805. The village was incorporated in 1859.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.83 sqmi, all land.

State Routes 41, 125, and 247 all intersect and run concurrently through the downtown area.

Ironically, West Union lies east of Union, Ohio, a city in Montgomery County. West Union and Union are not adjacent to each other, actually being approximately 120 miles from each other.

2010 census
As of the census 3,421, 1,322 households, and 420 families living in the village. The population density was 1145.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,493 housing units at an average density of 527.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 1,322 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the village was 40.1 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64, and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.5% male and 54.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,903 people, 1,242 households, and 757 families living in the village. The population density was 1,130.4 PD/sqmi. There were 13 housing units at an average density of 534.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.11% White, 0.24% African American, 0.002% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 1,242 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $20,566, and the median income for a family was $25,531. Males had a median income of $25,104 versus $19,107 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,302. About 15.8% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Edmund Wittenmyer, U.S. Army major general, taught school in West Union from 1876 to 1883

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Beaverdam, Ohio

Beaverdam is a village in Richland Township, Allen County, Ohio, United States. Its population was 319 at the 2020 census. Beaverdam is part of the Lima, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Beaverdam was laid out in 1853. The village was so named on account of there being beaver dams near the original town site. A post office called Beaver Dam was established in 1850, the name was changed to Beaverdam in 1895, and the post office closed in 2006. The village was incorporated in 1878.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.61 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
The median income for a household in the village was $39,063, and the median income for a family was $47,188. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $21,932 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,750. About 10.3% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 382 people, 144 households, and 107 families residing in the village. The population density was 626.2 PD/sqmi. There were 153 housing units at an average density of 250.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 144 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the village was 34.8 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

Transportation
Beaverdam lies at the junction of the old Lincoln Highway and the Dixie Highway. These early highways were begun in 1914.

Currently Beaverdam's economy is dominated by three large truck stops on what is now the junction of Interstate 75 and U.S. Route 30. Beaverdam was the eastern terminus of the four lane section of US 30. This meant that vehicular traffic going east on the four lane portion of US 30 that extended from Fort Wayne, Indiana had to exit the four-lane road and shift to a two-lane road. This required exit enhanced the village's function as an area for refueling of vehicles. US 30 is now a continuous four-lane highway in this part of Ohio that bypasses Beaverdam, but the significance of the junction as a major fuel stop has not been diminished. In the summer of 2006 the exit ramps and overpass on I-75 were widened to accommodate heavy truck and car traffic to the truck stops.

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Cairo, Ohio

Cairo is a village in Allen County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 517. It is included in the Lima Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Cairo was originally called West Cairo, and under the latter name was platted in 1848. A post office called West Cairo was established in 1852, and the name was changed to Cairo in 1922.

Geography
Cairo is located at the intersection of what was the east–west U.S. Route 30 (the Lincoln Highway) and the north–south State Route 65 ("Ottawa Road") in the middle of farming country. In the 1970s, Route 30 was upgraded and moved approximately one mile south of Cairo. Now, the east–west street in Cairo is Main Street. Cairo lies near the following city and towns: The elevation of the land area of Cairo (ranges from about 812' at the west end to 842' at the east end of the village above sea level) is benchmarked at 815 ft above sea level, generally flat and moderately wooded. The nearest stream with year-round flow is Rattlesnake Creek, which flows from south of the village and passes just to the west of the village. Water flow in the village is generally from the south and east to the north and west.
 * Lima, about six miles to the south on State Route 65
 * Columbus Grove, about six miles to the north on State Route 65
 * Gomer, about five miles to the west on the old Lincoln Highway route
 * Beaverdam, about six miles to the east on the old Lincoln Highway route

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.23 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 524 people, 198 households, and 150 families living in the village. The population density was 2278.3 PD/sqmi. There were 214 housing units at an average density of 930.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 198 households, of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the village was 37.2 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 499 people, 181 households, and 148 families living in the village. The population density was 2,064.0 PD/sqmi. There were 184 housing units at an average density of 761.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.60% White, 0.40% African American, 0.20% Asian, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 181 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,917, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $34,250 versus $25,313 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,365. About 6.8% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Cairo has a public library, a branch of the Allen County Library.

title: Cairo, Ohio


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Elida, Ohio

Elida is a village in Allen County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,923 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Lima, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Elida was laid out in 1852. A post office called Elida was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1959. The village was incorporated in 1878.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.22 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,905 people, 708 households, and 559 families living in the village. The population density was 1561.5 PD/sqmi. There were 741 housing units at an average density of 607.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.3% White, 2.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 708 households, of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.0% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 40.2 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 32.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,917 people, 698 households, and 552 families living in the village. The population density was 1,852.1 PD/sqmi. There were 717 housing units at an average density of 692.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.72% White, 1.93% African American, 0.57% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.

There were 698 households, out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $49,293, and the median income for a family was $58,750. Males had a median income of $41,895 versus $26,635 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,573. About 3.1% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Elida has a public library, a branch of the Lima Public Library.

Notable people

 * Floyd Gahman, landscape artist
 * Zachary Green, WWE Nash Carter
 * Dakota Mathias, NBA basketball player

title: Elida, Ohio


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Fort Shawnee, Ohio

Fort Shawnee is census-designated place (CDP) in Allen County, Ohio, United States. The population was 6,263 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Lima, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. Fort Shawnee is adjacent to the city of Lima and the village of Cridersville in Auglaize County. In 2012, village residents voted to disincorporate the village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village had a total area of 7.25 sqmi, of which 7.21 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,726 people, 1,506 households, and 1,095 families living in the village. The population density was 516.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,605 housing units at an average density of 222.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.6% White, 2.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 1,506 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.3% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the village was 42 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,855 people, 1,524 households, and 1,141 families living in the village. The population density was 535.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,608 housing units at an average density of 223.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.37% White, 3.06% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.

There were 1,524 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the village the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $46,723, and the median income for a family was $52,072. Males had a median income of $41,908 versus $25,438 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,916. About 2.4% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.6% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Fort Shawnee, Ohio


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Harrod, Ohio

Harrod is a village in Allen County, Ohio, United States. The population was 423 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Lima, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office called Harrod has been in operation since 1884. The village was named for the local Harrod family.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.24 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 417 people, 143 households, and 111 families living in the village. The population density was 1737.5 PD/sqmi. There were 161 housing units at an average density of 670.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.3% White and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 143 households, of which 46.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.4% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.26.

The median age in the village was 30.5 years. 29.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.5% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 9.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 491 people, 173 households, and 135 families living in the village. The population density was 2,193.1 PD/sqmi. There were 178 housing units at an average density of 795.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.37% White, 0.61% Native American, 0.41% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.

There were 173 households, out of which 44.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,333, and the median income for a family was $43,611. Males had a median income of $31,369 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,422. About 4.8% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Louise Clapp, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player
 * Simeon D. Fess, Republican politician who served in the United States House of Representatives and U.S. Senate
 * June Vincent, actress and singer

title: Harrod, Ohio


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Lafayette, Ohio

Lafayette is a village in Allen County, Ohio, United States. The population was 406 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Lima, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The village was incorporated in 1868.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.25 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 445 people, 161 households, and 120 families living in the village. The population density was 1780.0 PD/sqmi. There were 172 housing units at an average density of 688.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White, 0.2% Native American, 1.3% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 161 households, of which 46.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.5% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.21.

The median age in the village was 33.4 years. 32.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.9% were from 25 to 44; 20.9% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 304 people, 118 households, and 86 families living in the village. The population density was 1,483.3 PD/sqmi. There were 126 housing units at an average density of 614.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.34% White and 0.66% African American.

There were 118 households, out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $47,969. Males had a median income of $44,821 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,822. About 3.7% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.9% of those 65 or over.

Education
Allen East is the name of the high school formerly located in Lafayette. The school relocated in 2006 to a new campus two miles south of town, at Napoleon Rd. and State Route 309.

Lafayette high school sports participate in the Northwest Conference, an athletic body sanctioned by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) which includes the Ada Bulldogs, Allen East Mustangs, Bluffton Pirates, Columbus Grove Bulldogs, Convoy Crestview Knights, Delphos Jefferson Wildcats, Lincolnview Lancers, Paulding Panthers, and Spencerville Bearcats.

Lafayette has a public library, a branch of the Allen County Library.

title: Lafayette, Ohio