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Dresden, Ohio

Dresden is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States, along the Muskingum River at the mouth of Wakatomika Creek. The population was 1,650 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Zanesville micropolitan area. It was incorporated on March 9, 1835.

18th century
Dresden is located on or near the site of a Shawnee (Native American) village known as Wakatomika, which gave its name to Wakatomika Creek, the creek that empties into the Muskingum River near the northern edge of the village. These were the easternmost of the Shawnee villages, and the home of the most hostile of that tribe. David Zeisberger, the Moravian missionary, preached there in 1773 in an effort to convert them; but the wrongs done to Chief Logan and other Ohio Native Americans were discussed at this place with much rancor, and war parties had been going out from here against the white settlers in spite of attempts by the Delaware (tribe) to intercede. On August 7, 1774, Colonel Angus McDonald brought 400 men from Fort Pittsburg in the Wakatomica Campaign of Lord Dunmore's War to fight the Shawnee. The settlement of Wakatomika, as well as four other villages, was burned to the ground and three chiefs were taken prisoner.

In 1799, Jonathan Cass became one of the first settlers in the area, claiming 4000 acres of land. His family joined him in 1801. In 1875, the remains of Major Jonathan Cass were removed to the Dresden cemetery, by Dr. Edward Cass, and over the remains of the family in their final resting place has been erected a magnificent monument by the Cass family. Beneath the name of Jonathan Cass is this inscription: "He was a soldier at the battle of Bunker Hill; an officer of the Revolution, and of the army, which, under General Wayne, gave peace to the frontier. From New England, he emigrated to this part of the wilds of the Northwestern Territory. On the military land he purchased, he lived a peaceful and quiet life thirty years, until death claimed him for a victim.

Seth Adams of Boston also settled the area in 1799 and is said to have cultivated the first tomatoes in the county from seed he got from New Orleans. He was also one of the first to plant apple trees and helped to introduce full blooded Merino sheep to the United States. He also built one of the first houses in Dresden.

19th century
In the 19th century Dresden was an important trading town on the Ohio and Erie Canal. A side cut canal linked the Ohio and Erie Canal with the Muskingum River. Mordecai Ogle settled on a farm about half a mile northeast of Dresden in 1802. In 1804, Seth Adams had a "corn-cracker" mill on Wakatomika Creek.

An election was held in April 1805 to elect officers for Jefferson Township in the home of Henry Northrup. Seth Carhart, Valentine Johnson and Isaac Cordray were elected as trustees. John Wamsley and James Sprague were elected "Overseers of the poor". James Wilcox and William Elben were elected as Township Fence Viewer. Peter Reasoner and Jacob Jackson were elected "listers and appraisers". Henry Northrup and James Tanner were elected "supervisors of highways". At this same time, John Cain was Township Clerk. Since he wasn't elected in this election, it is reasonable to assume there was at least one election held prior to this one in 1805.

Wyllys Silliman, the son-in-law of Major Jonathan Cass, operated a saw mill and grist mill on Wakatomika Creek in 1806. The dam for this mill washed away in 1832 and was never rebuilt. He also manufactured salt near his mills. On February 15, 1806, Isaac Cordray was elected Justice of the Peace, to fill the vacancy left by the death of Seth Carhart. On April 1, 1809, Joseph Scott was elected to the office without opposition.

In 1812, Seth Adams, who is thought to have been a partner or an agent of David Humphreys, was credited with planting the first tomatoes in the area with seeds he obtained from New Orleans. In 1812 Otho Miller and Jacob Houser were the first blacksmiths and Judge Stillwell was operating a ferry. In 1815, Joseph F. Monroe operated a distillery on his farm about four miles above Dresden on the Muskingum. He was among the first to plant peach and apple trees. He discontinued his distillery after the Ohio canal was finished.

The town of Dresden was laid out in 1817. This was also the year that the first merchant, Laban Lemert, opened for business out of a log house. In 1818, John Cordray began running a tavern out of a log cabin, on the site later occupied by the Akeroyd House. A few years later Abraham Smith took over the running of this establishment. Smith was to later teach school. At this time Peter D. Reasoner was also running a tannery, and a weaver from Maryland, Morgan Morgan, had set up shop as well.

Around 1819 the first physician, Benjamin Webb, came to the township. His son Nathan later succeeded him in the business. In 1821 Drs. Nathan Webb, senior and junior, established the first castor oil mill west of the Allegheny Mountains in Dresden, but they did not stay in the area long. In 1822 Laban Lemert expanded into the distillery business. By 1833 Henry and Benjamin Roop of Buffalo, New York decided to compete with Laban Lemert with their own distillery and became extensive distillers. 1822 also saw the beginning of the construction of the main line of the Ohio Canal in Jefferson Township, which was completed in 1829. The Dresden side-cut was ready for use in 1831. In 1825, the first Presbyterian services were held in Dresden, occasionally in private houses, but usually in a log schoolhouse on the site of the Union school building. On May 14, 1836, Laban Lemert, G. W. Cass, William W. Bice, T. M. Barrow and Dr. A. H. Brown were appointed to a building committee to build the Presbyterian church. The building was actually started in the latter part of the year and finished in the spring of 1838. The building cost $1,500. In May 1852 the church got their first pipe organ. The building that currently houses the church on Chestnut Street was dedicated on February 29, 1880. In 1835 a brick building was erected on Main Street to house the Methodist Episcopal church. In 1852 it was replaced by a larger building at a cost of $3000.00. In 1839 the congregation of the Zion Protestant Episcopal Church was formed, with Rev. Cushman, rector; William Evans, senior warden and Benjamin Adams, junior warden. The first meetings of the Baptist church were held in 1840 in the old Market house until the frame church was built 1845–6. Starting in 1843, Father Gallinger held monthly services for the Roman Catholic Church in the home of G. A. Peffer. A frame church was built in 1847 and a brick one in 1890. 1852 also saw a small congregation of 24 people organized for the German Methodist Episcopal church. Services were held, first in the Market house and, later, in 1858, a frame church was built.

March 8, 1835, was the date of Dresden's incorporation.

On July 30, 1838, A. Deffenbaugh published the first issue of the town newspaper, Dresden Chronicle. The newspaper was published under that name until 1842 when its name was changed to Journal. The Journal ceased publication in 1844. In 1848, John W. Wallace published a single edition of a newspaper called the Visitor. There wouldn't be another newspaper in Dresden until Wallace and Agnew produced the Advocate in 1850, which had a run of about two years. At that time a man by name of Mr. Sygford took over the paper and changed the name to The Intelligencer. In 1855 Bently took over ownership of The Intelligencer, who in turn sold the paper to M.B. Lovett, who suspended publication around 1877. In 1868, T. W. Peacock and son started a second newspaper in the town called the Dresden Monitor, which they sold to J. A. Jackson a year later. Ownership of the Dresden Monitor then passed through the hands of L. M. Murphy, W. H. Conklin and J. T. Shryock successively. Shryock ran the paper successfully for two years before selling the paper to John W. Martin, who changed its name to Herald and continued publishing it for another six months. In 1874 James W. Wheeling established a newspaper called Dresden Doings which he published bi-weekly. In September 1878 he sold his paper to W.E. Smith. Smith began publishing the paper weekly and continued publishing the Doings until 1879 when it became The Dresden Transcript. The Transcript was still being published weekly as of January 2013.

1848 also was the year a telegraph line from Zanesville to Wooster passed through Dresden and a telegraph office was opened. The office closed several years before Western Union opened its office in 1868.

In 1852, together with several other prominent citizens, George Willison Adams formed a stock company to build the third suspension bridge in the United States across the Muskingum river near Dresden. When the other members of the company became fearful that the plan was not feasible and that they would lose their money, Adams built the bridge at his own expense, his nephew, George Copeland, was the bridge's engineer. It was 1000 feet in length, cost $30,000.00 and was made from materials manufactured in Dresden. The bridge was run as a toll bridge for several years before Adams eventually sold the bridge to the county commissioners for one-third of the original building cost of the bridge. The bridge was eventually destroyed in the Great Flood of 1913.

Also in 1852, L. J. Lemert opened the first bank in Dresden. In 1866 G. Eaton established the second bank in Dresden.

20th century to present
The early spring of 1901 saw the beginning of construction of the Dresden telephone exchange. The first subscribers were connected by November 1901.

Dresden is the birthplace of the Longaberger Company, famous for handmade maple splint baskets. Started in 1919 by the J.W. Longaberger family, the company employed nearly 2,000 people as the largest manufacturer of handmade baskets in the United States. The company liquidated in 2018. It is the home of "The World's Largest Basket", according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

The Dresden Plant, a natural gas power plant, was built south of Dresden. It began commercial generation in 2012.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.18 sqmi, of which 1.14 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, the median income for a household in the village was $38,523, and the median income for a family was $48,977. Males had a median income of $31,324 versus $21,524 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,527. About 5.9% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,529 people, 651 households, and 493 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,274.17 PD/sqmi. There were 705 housing units at an average density of 587.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 0.3% Black, 0.1% Native American, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 651 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.4% 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 2.35 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 19, 4.8% from 20 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

Historic structures
Dresden has the following historic structures of note:
 * The Union School (1882)
 * The Triple Locks of the Ohio and Erie Canal side cut canal
 * The Episcopal Church, built by George Willison Adams in 1852
 * The historic 1914 metal link suspension bridge across the Muskingum River

Education
Dresden is located in the Tri-Valley Local School District, and is home to Dresden Elementary School, Tri-Valley Middle School, and Tri-Valley High School.

Dresden is served by a branch of the Muskingum County Library System.

Notable people

 * George Willison Adams, industrialist and president of the Northern Pacific Railway

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Frazeysburg, Ohio

Frazeysburg is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States, along Wakatomika Creek. The population was 1,354 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Zanesville micropolitan area. Frazeysburg is home to the world's largest apple basket, which is located on the Longaberger homestead.

History
Frazeysburg was originally called Knoxville, and under the latter name was laid out in 1827. The town site was sold in 1828 to Samuel Frazey, and named for him. A post office called Frazeysburg has been in operation since 1837. The village was incorporated in 1868.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.92 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,326 people, 525 households, and 369 families living in the village. The population density was 1441.3 PD/sqmi. There were 592 housing units at an average density of 643.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.6% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 525 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% 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 2.91.

The median age in the village was 35.4 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% 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 1,201 people, 489 households, and 328 families living in the village. The population density was 1,579.4 PD/sqmi. There were 525 housing units at an average density of 690.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.50% White, 1.08% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 489 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,545, and the median income for a family was $39,044. Males had a median income of $30,119 versus $21,053 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,789. About 2.8% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Frazeysburg is located in the Tri-Valley Local School District, with children attending school in Frazeysburg for grade school and schools in Dresden for intermediate and high school.

The original Frazeysburg High School building was built in the early 1900s, with the sports teams known as the Red Raiders (thus the reason state route 16 in northwest Muskingum County is named Raiders Road). The school was renamed Frazeysburg-Nashport High School after the closure of Nashport High School due to the creation of Dillon Lake. In 1966, Frazeysburg-Nashport High School merged with Jefferson High School and Adamsville High School to form Tri-Valley High School, which was constructed in Dresden. The old high school building in Frazeysburg then served many years as a junior high school for students from Nashport, Frazeysburg, and Dresden. It then served as an Intermediate School, containing fifth and sixth graders. The old high school was torn down in August 2008, with a time capsule being discovered in the building.

Notable people

 * Melvin Mayfield - recipient of the US Medal of Honor - for his actions in World War II.
 * Gilbert Van Tassel Hamilton - psychiatrist
 * Milton C. Whitaker - chemist, born in Frazeysburg

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Fultonham, Ohio

Fultonham is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The population was 115 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Zanesville micropolitan area. Fultonham was named for Robert Fulton, inventor of the first commercially successful steamboat.

History
Fultonham was originally called Uniontown, and under the latter name was platted in 1815. A post office called Uniontown was established in 1818, and the name was changed to Fultonham in 1828.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.16 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 176 people, 61 households, and 46 families living in the village. The population density was 1100.0 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 431.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 61 households, of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 26.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.6% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.28.

The median age in the village was 33.7 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% 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 151 people, 57 households, and 36 families living in the village. The population density was 964.9 PD/sqmi. There were 61 housing units at an average density of 389.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.01% White, 1.32% African American, and 0.66% from two or more races.

There were 57 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% 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 3.32.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,194, and the median income for a family was $32,083. Males had a median income of $26,563 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,265. There were 7.5% of families and 13.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notable people

 * Thomas A. Hendricks, 21st vice president of the United States

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New Concord, Ohio

New Concord is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,361 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Zanesville micropolitan area. New Concord is the home of Muskingum University and is served by a branch of the Muskingum County Library System.

History
New Concord was laid out in 1828 when the National Road was extended to that point. In 1837, almost ten years later, Muskingum University was founded with its first class graduating in 1839. A post office named New Concord has been in operation since 1832. As U.S. Route 40 was a large connector for trade, New Concord became a stopping place for those who came through until bypassed by Interstate 70 in the 1960s and 1970s.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.63 sqmi, all land.

New Concord is located on U.S. Route 40, the old National Road, and just off the newer Interstate 70 which parallels it.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,651 people, 672 households, and 376 families living in the village. The population density was 1,771.0 PD/sqmi. There were 709 housing units at an average density of 473.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.15% White, 1.43% African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.66% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.

There were 672 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.0% were non-families. 36.3% 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 2.24 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 12.7% under the age of 18, 48.5% from 18 to 24, 13.6% from 25 to 44, 12.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,011, and the median income for a family was $43,333. Males had a median income of $34,750 versus $25,583 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,973. About 16.1% of families and 24.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.2% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those aged 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,491 people, 670 households, and 366 families living in the village. The population density was 1528.2 PD/sqmi. There were 745 housing units at an average density of 457.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.1% White, 1.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 670 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.4% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the village was 22.5 years. 12% of residents were under the age of 18; 46.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14% were from 25 to 44; 14.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.2% male and 54.8% female.

Culture
Much of the culture in New Concord exists in music. Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, directed and conducted by Dr. Laura Schumann, is based in Brown Chapel on Muskingum University's campus, operating in partnership with Muskingum University. John Glenn High School also contains various travelling ensembles including String Sounds (a strolling strings group), a travelling choir, and a travelling steel drum band, in addition to their concert groups.

Notable people

 * John Glenn, former United States Senator from Ohio and the first American to orbit the Earth
 * William Rainey Harper, founder and first president of the University of Chicago
 * David W. Stewart, United States Senator from Iowa

Places of interest

 * "S" Bridge II
 * Muskingum University
 * John & Annie Glenn Museum

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North Zanesville, Ohio

North Zanesville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States, just north of the city of Zanesville, along the Muskingum River. The population was 3,116 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,013 people, 1,223 households, and 917 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 838.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,262 housing units at an average density of 351.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.65% White, 1.76% African American, 0.07% Native American, 1.49% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 1,223 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $51,306, and the median income for a family was $57,684. Males had a median income of $41,838 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,075. About 3.5% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Norwich, Ohio

Norwich is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The population was 87 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Zanesville micropolitan area.

History
Norwich was laid out in 1827, and named after Norwich, in England, the native home of a first settler. A post office has been in operation at Norwich since 1828. By 1833, Norwich had four stores, two churches, and two taverns. The village was incorporated in 1833.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.10 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 102 people, 49 households, and 34 families living in the village. The population density was 1020.0 PD/sqmi. There were 56 housing units at an average density of 560.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 49 households, of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.41.

The median age in the village was 49 years. 11.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 43.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 113 people, 40 households, and 32 families living in the village. The population density was 1,175.0 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 478.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.12% White and 0.88% Native American.

There were 40 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 79.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,250, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,673. There were 21.4% of families and 36.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 61.5% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notable person

 * Chalmers Wylie - American politician who served thirteen terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives

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Philo, Ohio

Philo is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States, along the Muskingum River. The population was 720 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Zanesville micropolitan area. Philo is the closest municipality to Blue Rock State Park.

History
An old variant name was Taylorsville. Taylorsville was laid out in 1833 by James Taylor, and named for him. A post office called Philo has been in operation since 1851. The present name is for Philo Buckingham, an early settler.

From 1924 to 1975, the Philo Power Plant generated electric power. In 1957 Unit 6 at the Philo Power plant was the first commercial supercritical steam-electric generating unit in the world. Today, the rotors from Philo 6 are on display as a sculpture created by George Greenamyer located at the AEP Building in Columbus, Ohio.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.42 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 733 people, 278 households, and 194 families living in the village. The population density was 1745.2 PD/sqmi. There were 320 housing units at an average density of 761.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White, 0.8% African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 278 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the village was 33.8 years. 29.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 769 people, 284 households, and 201 families living in the village. The population density was 1,837.8 PD/sqmi. There were 313 housing units at an average density of 748.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.31% White, 0.39% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.52% Pacific Islander, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.13% of the population.

There were 284 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.6% 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 2.71 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 32.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,346, and the median income for a family was $35,938. Males had a median income of $27,039 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,057. About 12.5% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.4% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Philo, Ohio


text:
Pleasant Grove, Ohio

Pleasant Grove is a census-designated place (CDP) in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,726 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2 sqmi, of which 3.2 sqmi is land and 0.31% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,016 people, 728 households, and 516 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 631.4 PD/sqmi. There were 765 housing units at an average density of 239.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.18% White, 2.48% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 728 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,728, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $32,379 versus $19,034 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,761. About 12.6% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

 * Ernest Glenn Munn - aviator

title: Pleasant Grove, Ohio


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South Zanesville, Ohio

South Zanesville is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States, along the Muskingum River near the mouth of the Moxahala Creek. The population was 1,894 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Zanesville micropolitan area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.83 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,989 people, 830 households, and 539 families living in the village. The population density was 2396.4 PD/sqmi. There were 902 housing units at an average density of 1086.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.1% White, 3.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 830 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the village was 37.1 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,936 people, 797 households, and 540 families living in the village. The population density was 2,653.2 PD/sqmi. There were 874 housing units at an average density of 1,197.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.73% White, 1.08% African American, 0.21% 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 0.26% of the population.

There were 797 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% 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 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,292, and the median income for a family was $37,837. Males had a median income of $27,724 versus $21,220 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,920. About 10.3% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under the age of 18 and 14.4% of those 65 and older.

High schools

 * Maysville High School

title: South Zanesville, Ohio


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Zanesville, Ohio

Zanesville is a city in and the county seat of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. Located at the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum rivers, the city is approximately 52 mi east of Columbus and had a population of 24,765 as of the 2020 census, down from 25,487 as of the 2010 census. Historically the state capital of Ohio from 1810 to 1812, Zanesville anchors the Zanesville micropolitan area (population 86,183) and is part of the greater Columbus-Marion-Zanesville combined statistical area.

History
Zanesville was named after Ebenezer Zane (1747–1811), who had blazed Zane's Trace, a pioneer trail from Wheeling, West Virginia to Maysville, Kentucky through present-day Ohio. In 1797, he remitted land as payment to his son-in-law, John McIntire (1759–1815), at the point where Zane's Trace met the Muskingum River. With the assistance of Zane, McIntire platted the town and opened an inn and ferry by 1799. In 1801, Zanesville was officially renamed, formerly Westbourne, the chosen name for the settlement by Zane.

From 1810 to 1812, the city was the second state capital of Ohio. The National Road courses through Zanesville as U.S. Route 40. The city grew quickly in the 1820s through 1850s. The city and the city of Putnam (eastern side of Muskingum River) from the 1840s until the American Civil War broke out was part of the Underground Railroad. In excess of 5,000 Union soldiers, along with hundreds of townsfolk, were stationed in the Zanesville area to protect the city in 1863 during Morgan's Raid. Novelist Zane Grey, a descendant of the Zane family, was born in the city.

After the Civil War, the city grew in size and gained prominence in the State for manufacturing and textiles. The city was also notoriously known for its bootlegging activities in the Prohibition era. From the 1820s until the 1970s, downtown Zanesville was the premiere economic center of the city with various factories, offices, small to large stores, many hotels, over a dozen stages and movie theaters, nearly twenty churches, and nearby neighborhoods (inhabited mainly by persons of Irish or German ethnicity).

In 1872, Zanesville annexed the adjacent community of Putnam. It is now the Putnam Historic District of Zanesville.

The city was historically known as a center for pottery manufacturing; in the first half of the 20th century, more than a dozen potteries operated in the city and the surrounding areas. Bolstered by ample local clay deposits and rivers, the area produced both art pottery and functional, utilitarian pottery. Notable pottery manufacturers that operated in the area included the S.A. Weller Pottery Company, J. B. Owens Pottery Company, Roseville Pottery Company, American Encaustic Tiling Company, and the Mosaic Tile Company. The city peaked economically in the 1950s, and like many cities experienced a post-industrial decline. The city today has a relatively high level of chronic poverty and unemployment and a relatively low level of labor force participation and educational attainment.

Since the 1970s, the downtown has been on the decline with mainly banks, law offices, churches and small shops.

Geography
Zanesville is located along the Muskingum River at its confluence with the Licking River. It is located 23 mi west of Cambridge and 52 mi east of Columbus. The National (Cumberland) Road and its successors U.S. Route 40 and Interstate 70 cross the Muskingum at Zanesville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.14 sqmi, of which 11.77 sqmi is land and 0.37 sqmi is water.

The area has important deposits of clay which were exploited by a number of pottery companies in the first half of the twentieth century, including Roseville pottery, Weller pottery, the J. B. Owens Pottery Company, the Zanesville Stoneware Company, the Mosaic Tile Company, the American Encaustic Tiling Company, and the T.B. Townsend Brick Yard under the ownership of T.B. Townsend.

Demographics
In the 1950s, Zanesville was known for its population of light-skinned Blacks who could "pass" (be admitted to whites-only places). This characteristic was due to a history of racial intermixing dating back to the role of Zanesville as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 25,487 people, 10,864 households, and 6,176 families residing in the city. The population density was 2165.4 PD/sqmi. There were 12,385 housing units at an average density of 1052.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.4% White, 9.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 4.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 10,864 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.1% were married couples living together, 19.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% 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 2.97.

The median age in the city was 36.3 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 25,586 people, 10,572 households, and 6,438 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,276.8 PD/sqmi. There were 11,662 housing units at an average density of 1,037.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.48% White, 10.76% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 2.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 10,572 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 18.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,642, and the median income for a family was $31,932. Males had a median income of $27,902 versus $20,142 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,192. About 19.3% of families and 22.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.3% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
A three-way bridge called the "Y-Bridge" spans the confluence of the Licking and the Muskingum rivers. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is one of few bridges of its type in the United States. Its unique shape led pilot Amelia Earhart to describe Zanesville as "the most recognizable city in the country". It has been rebuilt numerous times since the 1850s.

The Muskingum River Canal was designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

Erected in 1874, the Muskingum County Courthouse is located in Zanesville on US Route 40, the National Road and Main Street. The bell in the courthouse was manufactured by the same company that made the Liberty Bell.

Lock #10 in downtown Zanesville features a "double lock". The Muskingum River Parkway and its 160-year-old navigation system were designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

A colony of artists are located throughout downtown Zanesville; two galleries opened on Main Street in 2007.

Outdoor art includes murals depicting local heritage and honoring war veterans. One mural is a panorama of downtown with an emphasis on the Y-Bridge. The John McIntire Library has an outdoor rubbing wall that tells the history of Zanesville and Muskingum County, using ceramic tiles with historical inserts.

The Freight Shops on Market Street are restaurants and retail stores located within abandoned railroad structures.

Secrest Auditorium is a performance venue.https://www.secrestauditorium.com/

Zanesville is served by the Muskingum County Library System. The library includes the Muskingum County Historical Society's records.

Government
The city government is a Mayor/Council (10 members) elected form of government. Zanesville Police Department was formed in 1865 with 6 officers. Today the department has over 55 officers and 40 more support staff. The City Fire Department became fully paid staff in 1879. This department today has over 45 members working 24 on & 48 hours off, staffing 3 stations.

Schools

 * The first school house (a log cabin) was built and opened in Zanesville in 1803. Zanesville High School is the high school for the Zanesville City Schools.
 * Most students living within Zanesville city limits attend Zanesville City Schools, while small northern portions of the city are in West Muskingum Local School District and Tri-Valley Local School District. Additionally, students with Zanesville addresses but living outside of the city limits may attend Tri-Valley High School, John Glenn High School, West Muskingum High School, Maysville High School, and Philo High School.
 * There are two private high schools—Bishop Rosecrans High School (Roman Catholic) and Zanesville Christian School.

Colleges

 * Ohio University-Zanesville (OUZ) is a branch campus of Ohio University. The branch was in the high school building from 1946 until the current campus opened in 1969.
 * Zane State College, formerly known as Muskingum Area Technical College, is adjacent to OUZ founded in 1969.
 * Muskingum University is located in nearby New Concord.

Transportation

The city is served by Zanesville Municipal Airport, built during World War II, and opened near the end. It has two 5000 ft runways. The airport had commercial flights from the late 1940s until the early 1970s.

The city is also served by several railroad lines.

Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 40 (which closely follows the path of the older National Road), pass through Zanesville and run roughly parallel to each other. From the southwest, US 22 approaches from Cincinnati. North-south state highways 60 and 93 pass through Zanesville. Other state routes include 666, 555, 719, and 146.

Hospital
In 2016, the Good Samaritan campus and the Bethesda campus merged to form Genesis Hospital. The Good Samaritan campus was closed and demolished.

Notable people

 * Kurt Abbott, major league baseball player
 * Troy Balderson, United States Representative
 * Richard Basehart, actor, narrator of closing ceremonies for 1984 Summer Olympics
 * David F. Bice, retired inspector general of the United States Marine Corps
 * Thomas Townsend Brown, inventor working on a purported anti-gravity devices
 * Elwood Bruner, Alaska territorial and California state legislator
 * Catharinus P. Buckingham, American Civil War general in the Union Army
 * Una Mae Carlisle, jazz singer, pianist, songwriter
 * Duncan Convers, Episcopal priest and author
 * Samuel S. Cox, U.S. Congressman and U.S. Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire
 * Anne Virginia Culbertson, writer
 * Mark Dantonio, football head coach at Michigan State University
 * Casey DeSantis, First Lady of Florida (since 2019)
 * Naaman Fletcher, one of the "Immortal Six," the co-founding fathers of the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta
 * James M. Gaylord, U.S. Representative from Ohio
 * Cass Gilbert, architect
 * Charles Champion Gilbert, Union army general
 * David Graf (1950–2001), actor
 * Robert S. Granger, Union army general
 * Zane Grey, best-selling author, film pioneer
 * Harry P. Guy, ragtime-era composer
 * Otis Harlan, actor
 * Ella Hattan, fencer known as "La Jaguarina"
 * Charles E. Hazlett, Union lieutenant and notable participant at Gettysburg
 * Gladden James, actor
 * Clarence Jones, professional baseball player
 * Richard Kelly, pioneer of architectural lighting design.
 * Sister Mary Aquinas Kinskey, OSF, teacher and aviator, born in Zanesville
 * Sharon Ann Lane, First Lt U.S. Army, Army nurse who was killed in action, born in Zanesville
 * Mortimer D. Leggett, Union army general and superintendent of Zanesville schools
 * Kevin Martin, professional basketball player
 * Ralph D. Mershon, electrical engineer and OSU benefactor
 * Hal Naragon, professional baseball player
 * Nightbirde, American singer-songwriter, born Jane Kristen Marczewsk in Zanesville
 * Sy Oliver, jazz trumpeter, grew up in Zanesville
 * Dan Patrick, radio personality, TV sportscaster
 * Jay Payton, major league baseball player
 * Petra Pinn, nurse, hospital administrator
 * Frederick Hurten Rhead, potter
 * Addison Richards. Actor - Born 1902 in Zanesville
 * Kim Richey, singer/songwriter, born 1956
 * Ted Ross, Actor
 * Randy Savage, Pro Wrestler, raised in Zanesville OH and attended middle school there.
 * Thomas Shelton, Southern Gospel musician
 * Chad Stewart, rock drummer
 * Fred R. Taylor, basketball coach
 * Daniel Van Voorhis, United States Army Lieutenant General
 * William Frederick "Whitey" Wietelmann (1919–2002), Major League Baseball player
 * Jesse Yarnell, founded Los Angeles Mirror newspaper

In popular culture
Lorena was a campfire song during the American Civil War. The song was based on an ill-advised love affair that took place in Zanesville in the late 1850s. The song has been sung in many Westerns and Civil War movies, and John Ford used the song as background in some movies.

title: Zanesville, Ohio


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Batesville, Ohio

Batesville is a village in Noble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 101 at the 2020 census. Batesville was originally called Williamsburg, and under the latter name was laid out in 1827.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.14 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 71 people, 28 households, and 18 families living in the village. The population density was 507.1 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 250.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.8% White, 1.4% African American, and 2.8% from two or more races.

There were 28 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.7% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.6% 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 3.11.

The median age in the village was 41.3 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% 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 100 people, 40 households, and 28 families living in the village. The population density was 402.7 PD/sqmi. There were 43 housing units at an average density of 173.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 40 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 33.0% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $30,625. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the village was $23,616. There were 12.1% of families and 17.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 24.4% of under eighteens and 10.5% of those over 64.

Notable people

 * Margaret Keenan Harrais (1872-1964), American educator, suffragist, temperance reformer, and government official

title: Batesville, Ohio


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Belle Valley, Ohio

Belle Valley is a village in Noble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 201 at the 2020 census.

History
Belle Valley had its start when the Cleveland and Marietta Railroad was extended to that point. The Village of Belle Valley was incorporated in 1905.

On May 18, 1913, fifteen coal miners were killed in a mine explosion. The population of Belle Valley was about 1000 at the time.

During World War II, Belle Valley soldier Harry Torhan, who was born to Russian emigre coal mining parents, received the Silver Star and Purple Heart for evacuating four wounded soldiers while under mortar and small arms fire during the Battle of the Bulge.

Geography
Belle Valley is located along the West Fork of Duck Creek in Noble Township. Belle Valley is located within a short driving distance of Cambridge, Marietta, and Zanesville, near Interstate 77.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.41 sqmi, all land.

The Village of Belle Valley is also part of the Ohio Buckeye Trail, a hiking trail that circles the entire state of Ohio. The Belle Valley section is a mostly hilly, completely rural portion of the Buckeye Trail that runs through Guernsey and Noble Counties in southeast Ohio. The section runs from Winterset to the America Electric Power Recreation Lands. The trail here is mostly on rarely traveled dirt roads, with off-road portions located at Salt Fork Wildlife Area, Seneca Lake (the southernmost of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Lakes), Wolf Run State Park and America Electric Power Recreation Lands. The trail passes through the villages of Old Washington, where the trail crosses I-70, and Belle Valley, where it crosses I-77, and Hoskinsville.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 223 people, 93 households, and 64 families living in the village. The population density was 543.9 PD/sqmi. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 268.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.9% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 93 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.2% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the village was 40.6 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 263 people, 104 households, and 71 families living in the village. The population density was 632.6 PD/sqmi. There were 117 housing units at an average density of 281.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.34% White, 0.76% African American, 0.76% Native American, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.

There were 104 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% 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 3.08.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,536, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $26,000 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,659. About 11.0% of families and 19.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 33.3% of those 65 or over.

title: Belle Valley, Ohio


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Caldwell, Ohio

Caldwell is a village and the county seat of Noble County, Ohio, United States. It is located along the West Fork of Duck Creek about 23 mi north of Marietta. The population was 1,691 at the 2020 census.

History

Caldwell was founded in 1857, and named after Joseph and Samuel Caldwell, the original owners of the town site. The Pennsylvania Railroad reached Caldwell in the 1870s, tying it to markets in the east and north along the Great Lakes.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.90 sqmi, of which 0.89 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,748 people, 861 households, and 446 families living in the village. The population density was 1964.0 PD/sqmi. There were 929 housing units at an average density of 1043.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population.

There were 861 households, of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.2% were non-families. 43.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the village was 45.6 years. 18.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 23.6% 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 1,956 people, 831 households, and 480 families living in the village. The population density was 1,956 PD/sqmi. There were 887 housing units at an average density of 906.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.13% White, 0.15% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.31% Asian, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.10% of the population.

There were 831 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 39.4% 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 2.15 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,020, and the median income for a family was $36,094. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $19,643 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,942. About 9.7% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public schools in the village are administered by the Caldwell Exempted Village School District.

Caldwell High School's cross country team had one of the most dominant runs by any Ohio High School Athletic Association team, winning small-school state championships every year from 1985 to 1992 and the National Championship in 1986. Mah Dugan Hill, who was also on a 1973 state title team at Caldwell, was head coach of the 1987 thru 1992 teams. The Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches (OATCCC) elected him to their Hall of Fame in 1996 and awarded him the Ed Barker award in 2006. Ron Martin was the head coach of the 1985 and 1986 teams and was inducted into the OATCCC Hall of Fame in 1997. Brian Jonard, 1973 the 1976, and Tony Carna, 1983 thru 1986, are Caldwell runners who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame as well.

Caldwell has the Caldwell Public Library, the county's only public lending library.

Notable residents

 * Albert D. Whealdon, college professor and Wisconsin State Assemblyman, was born in Caldwell.

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Dexter City, Ohio

Dexter City is a village in Noble County, Ohio, United States, along the West Fork of Duck Creek. The population was 81 at the 2020 census.

History
Dexter City was laid out in 1870, and named after Dexter W. Sullivan, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2), all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 129 people, 51 households, and 36 families living in the village. The population density was 758.8 PD/sqmi. There were 56 housing units at an average density of 329.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.3% White, 0.8% African American, and 3.9% from two or more races.

There were 51 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% 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 2.97.

The median age in the village was 38.5 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 166 people, 63 households, and 45 families living in the village. The population density was 948.4 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 377.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 63 households, out of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 23.8% 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 2.63 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,469, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,881. About 18.2% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 28.6% of those 65 or over.

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Sarahsville, Ohio

Sarahsville is a village in Noble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 147 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Sarahsville has been in operation since 1840. The village was named after Sarah Devold, the wife of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.15 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 166 people, 56 households, and 48 families living in the village. The population density was 1106.7 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 420.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.8% White and 1.2% African American.

There were 56 households, of which 48.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 14.3% were non-families. 10.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 32.5 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.4% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 5.4% 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 198 people, 63 households, and 57 families living in the village. The population density was 1,177.4 /mi2. There were 72 housing units at an average density of 428.1 /mi2. The racial makeup of the village was 98.99% White, 0.51% African American, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.54% of the population.

There were 63 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.4% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.5% were non-families. 7.9% 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 3.14 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 110.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $35,313. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,114. About 7.5% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.7% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Josh Sills (b. 1998), American football offensive guard for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL)

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Summerfield, Ohio

Summerfield is a village in Noble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 237 at the 2020 census, down from 254 at the 2010 census.

History
Summerfield was platted in 1827, and named after John Summerfield, a local minister.

Pioneer Samuel Danford settled in the Summerfield vicinity in 1817; his farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 254 people, 107 households, and 71 families living in the village. The population density was 686.5 PD/sqmi. There were 126 housing units at an average density of 340.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.4% White, 0.4% Asian, and 1.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 107 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the village was 39 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 296 people, 103 households, and 77 families living in the village. The population density was 799.3 people per square mile (308.9/km$2$). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 313.3 per square mile (121.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 103 households, out of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 35.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $29,844. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,132. About 19.8% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 24.4% of those 65 or over.

Notable person

 * James M. Tuttle - Union Civil War general and Democratic candidate for Governor of Iowa in 1863; born in Summerfield.

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Clay Center, Ohio

Clay Center is a village in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. The population was 262 at the 2020 census.

History
Clay Center derives its name from originally being the center of a larger Clay Township. When Ottawa County was founded in 1840, Allen Township did not exist, but was the northern half of a larger Clay Township. When the Townships split in 1888, Clay Center became a part of Allen Township.

The town was founded by William Clark, a land speculator who believed a town in the center of the large township would be more likely to grow than the southern population center, Genoa. In 1883 Clay Township and Genoa discussed building a new Town Hall, and it was decided that Clay Township would help construct the building in downtown Genoa, instead of the geographic center in Clay Center. Local tradition states that this was the reason for Clay Township splitting in two a few years later.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.04 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 276 people, 103 households, and 74 families living in the village. The population density was 265.4 PD/sqmi. There were 114 housing units at an average density of 109.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.2% White, 1.1% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.8% of the population.

There were 103 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.2% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the village was 32.8 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 294 people, 109 households, and 84 families living in the village. The population density was 325.6 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 125.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.30% White, 1.70% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.42% of the population.

There were 109 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $55,000, and the median income for a family was $55,375. Males had a median income of $40,714 versus $27,813 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,180. About 1.1% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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Genoa, Ohio

Genoa is a village in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,232 at the 2020 census. Originally settled as Stony Ridge, it took its present name in 1856 and was incorporated as a village on September 7, 1868.

History
In 1835, Timothy and Cinderella Sherman, with their two-year-old son Phillip, became the first people of European descent to settle in what is now Clay Township. Other settlers sprinkled into the Great Black Swamp and the area became known as Stony Ridge, likely due to the limestone bedrock sticking out of the ground and swamp.

Ultimately the town owes its existence to a cost-saving decision by the executives of the Toledo, Norwalk, and Cleveland Railroad. In an effort to eliminate eleven miles from the planned railroad line that was to connect Toledo and Cleveland, the railroad opted not to connect Woodville and Perrysburg on the line but instead to proceed in a straight line from Fremont to Toledo. The farmers around Stony Ridge happened to fall on this line. In 1851 work began on the line running through Stony Ridge. During the fall of 1852, iron imported from England was laid down and on December 22, 1852, the first passenger train rolled through a swampy wilderness. Stony Ridge began to develop immediately; within two years there was a saw mill, post office, hotel, and other businesses. Settlers from the East Coast and Europe began to arrive immediately, and churches were founded. Genoa quickly became a prominent source of limestone and with its position on a railroad the area quarries began distributing "Genoa White Lime" across the region.

Stony Ridge was renamed Genoa in the spring of 1856, likely to settle confusion with another Stony Ridge, Ohio, just seven miles away. That year the first Genoa school was built, which still exists as Heritage Hall.

With the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861 the nation-wide call for troop mobilization went out and Genoa, having a railroad station and thus a connection to the outside world, saw more than one hundred commit themselves to various regiments. The Toledo Blade remarked in 1862 that "few towns have done as well as Genoa in furnishing troops for the Union Army."

After the Civil War the community grew more rapidly, in 1868 members of the community petitioned the Ottawa County Commissioners for incorporation and on December 10, 1868, Genoa was incorporated as a village. In 1869 the village purchased the aforementioned school house and it became the village's town hall.

From 1883 to 1884 the village and Clay Township jointly constructed a new two-story town hall and opera house. After falling into disrepair by the 1970s, the town hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and was restored with a $755,000 grant from the federal Economic Development Administration in 1978-1979. The Town Hall continues to house the village council chambers, mayor's office, and Genoa Civic Theater.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.55 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,336 people, 944 households, and 603 families residing in the village. The population density was 1507.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,017 housing units at an average density of 656.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.8% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.4% of the population.

There were 944 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the village was 40.6 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,230 people, 851 households, and 582 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,490.3 PD/sqmi. There were 883 housing units at an average density of 590.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.07% White, 0.36% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.47% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.82% of the population.

There were 851 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $49,784. Males had a median income of $39,554 versus $22,452 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,532. About 1.9% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Genoa Area Local School District operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Genoa Area High School.

Notable people

 * Joe Mahr, investigative reporter
 * Harold McMaster, the founder of Permaglass Inc., Glasstech, Inc. and Solar Cells, Inc.
 * Bill Nolte, Broadway actor best known for playing in Cats.
 * Bryan Smolinski, professional hockey player, played college hockey at Michigan State University.

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Marblehead, Ohio

Marblehead is a village in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. The population was 865 at the 2020 census. It sits at the tip of the Marblehead Peninsula, which divides Lake Erie proper from Sandusky Bay. Marblehead is part of the area that is referred to regionally as Vacationland (which includes nearby Sandusky and the Lake Erie Islands) due to the large number of tourists who flock to the area in the summer months. It remains a popular vacation destination due to its lake frontage, ferry service to the Lake Erie Islands, quality sport fishery, the nearby Lakeside Chautauqua, and the Cedar Point amusement park. Marblehead is also home to the Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve, home to the only natural U.S. population of the Lakeside Daisy, an endangered species.

Marblehead is home to the Marblehead Lighthouse, the oldest continuously-operating lighthouse on the American side of the Great Lakes. The lighthouse is a part of the Marblehead Lighthouse State Park located within the village. Marblehead is also home to a United States Coast Guard station. Nearby, in Sandusky Bay, is Johnson's Island, a former Confederate officer prisoner of war camp during the Civil War.

Marblehead is also commercially important as a major limestone producer. The limestone is mined in nearby quarries and transported by conveyor belt to the Marblehead loading dock, where it is loaded on commercial lake freighters. The blocks of stone used to construct the Stannard Rock Light on Lake Superior were cut at Marblehead and hauled to the site from 1877 to 1881.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.31 sqmi, of which 3.31 sqmi is land and 1.00 sqmi is water.

Climate
Marblehead, as with much of the Great Lakes region, has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa), characterized by four distinct seasons. Lake Erie moderates the climate, especially in late spring and fall, when air and water temperature differences are maximal. Fall temperatures tend to be warmer than the inland areas, while spring temperatures tend to be cooler than inland areas. However, this effect is lessened in the winter because Lake Erie (unlike the other Great Lakes) usually freezes over, coupled with prevailing winds that are often westerly.

The warmest month of the year is July, with an average temperature of 73.2 °F (22.9 °C). January has the lowest average temperature of the year of 24.6 °F (-4.1 °C). The driest month is February, with 1.7 inches (44 mm) of precipitation. With an average of 3.7 inches (94 mm), the most precipitation falls in June.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 903 people, 417 households, and 285 families living in the village. The population density was 272.8 PD/sqmi. There were 942 housing units at an average density of 284.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 417 households, of which 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.57.

The median age in the village was 55.7 years. 15.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.5% were from 25 to 44; 37.3% were from 45 to 64; and 28.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 762 people, 332 households, and 239 families living in the village. The population density was 268.9 PD/sqmi. There were 973 housing units at an average density of 343.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.90% White, 0.26% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.66% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 332 households, out of which 18.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 16.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 32.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $46,528, and the median income for a family was $52,250. Males had a median income of $39,688 versus $24,545 for females. The per capita income for the village was $26,184. About 3.0% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Marblehead's economy benefits from its lakefront situation, with its fishing, boating, and recreational tourism industries providing employment opportunities for many locals. Marblehead and surrounding attractions in Ottawa and Erie County are collectively known to visitors as "Vacationland," or more recently, Lake Erie's "Shores and Islands." The regional tourist economy is anchored by attractions like Cedar Point, Put-in-Bay, and Kelleys Island. Marblehead is the primary mainland port of the Kelleys Island Ferry Boat Line, the main passenger and vehicle ferry to Kelleys Island. Nearby Lakeside Chautauqua and Bay Point Resort serve as lakefront destinations as well. Marblehead contains many summer and second homes that residents of nearby Toledo, Cleveland, and Columbus visit during the tourist season.

Quarrying is also a large part of Marblehead's economy as it is a major limestone producer in the region. Lafarge Quarry, located in the interior of the peninsula, mines and transports quarries via the Marblehead loading dock.

Education
Marblehead, in addition to neighboring Danbury Township, is served by the Danbury Local School District. It operates one elementary school (Danbury Elementary), one middle school (Danbury Middle), and one high school (Danbury High).

Marblehead also contains the Marblehead Peninsula Branch of the Ida Rupp Public Library System.

Media
Marblehead is part of the Sandusky/Lake Erie Islands radio market and is included as part of the Toledo TV market.

Marblehead is served by radio by WPCR - PortClintonRadio.com, "Ottawa County's News, Sports, and Weather Authority." This internet exclusive radio station carries live local sporting events, weather, and fishing reports as well as locally produced programs.

Marblehead is served in print by The Beacon and the Port Clinton News-Herald, which serve Ottawa County. The village is also covered by the Sandusky Register, which is the region's largest newspaper.

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Oak Harbor, Ohio

Oak Harbor is a village in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. Oak Harbor is 30 miles east of Downtown Toledo. The population was 2,821 at the 2020 census. It lies a short distance southwest of the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, one of two nuclear power plants in Ohio.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.70 sqmi, of which 1.55 sqmi is land and 0.15 sqmi is water.

The Portage River flows through Oak Harbor on its way to Lake Erie at Port Clinton.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,759 people, 1,153 households, and 738 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,780.0 inhabitants per square mile (687.3/km2). There were 1,262 housing units at an average density of 814.2 per square mile (314.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 1,153 households, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. In addition, 32.0% of all households and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39, and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the village was 39.2 years. 26.4% of residents were under 18; 8% were between 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64, and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

Education
Benton-Carroll-Salem School District operates one elementary school, one middle school and Oak Harbor High School.

The village has a public library, the Oak Harbor Public Library Central Library.

Arts and culture
Oak Harbor is home to the annual Apple Festival which is held in early October. Many apple themed events are scheduled, including the "Apple Run", a five-kilometer race on the Sunday of the festival.

Notable people

 * Crystal Bowersox, singer-songwriter, runner up on American Idol
 * Charles H. Graves (born 1872), Ohio Secretary of State between 1911 & 1915
 * Kenn Kaufman (born 1954), naturalist, author,magazine columnist and conservationist
 * Joel Matthias Konzen (born 1950), Roman Catholic bishop, was born in Oak Harbor.
 * Jacob Wukie, 2021 US Olympic archery team silver medalist
 * Levi Youster (born 1992), racing driver

title: Oak Harbor, Ohio