Amesville, Ohio facts for kids
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Amesville, Ohio
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Village
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State Street (State Routes 329/550)
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Location of Amesville, Ohio
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Location of Amesville in Athens County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Athens |
| Township | Ames |
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| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 171 |
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170 |
| • Density | 753.30/sq mi (290.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
45711, 45777
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-01784 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397956 |
Amesville is a small village in Athens County, Ohio, United States. It is located on Federal Creek. In 2020, the population of Amesville was 171 people.
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History of Amesville
Amesville was officially planned and settled in 1837. The village got its name from two early landowners, Sylvanus and Nabby Lee Ames. A post office has been open in Amesville since 1820. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for over 200 years!
Geography of Amesville
Amesville is located at 39°24′5″N 81°57′18″W / 39.40139°N 81.95500°W. It sits in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The area around Amesville has many wooded hills, narrow valleys, and small creeks. You can also find lowland pastures and farmland nearby.
The village is about 45 miles south of a special land feature called a "terminal moraine." This moraine marks where ancient glaciers once stopped. It helps divide Ohio into different areas with unique landscapes and cultures.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Amesville covers about 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers) of land. There is no significant water area within the village limits.
People of Amesville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 159 | — | |
| 1910 | 267 | — | |
| 1920 | 273 | 2.2% | |
| 1930 | 298 | 9.2% | |
| 1940 | 286 | −4.0% | |
| 1950 | 269 | −5.9% | |
| 1960 | 255 | −5.2% | |
| 1970 | 295 | 15.7% | |
| 1980 | 247 | −16.3% | |
| 1990 | 250 | 1.2% | |
| 2000 | 184 | −26.4% | |
| 2010 | 154 | −16.3% | |
| 2020 | 171 | 11.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 170 | 10.4% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 154 people living in Amesville. These people lived in 63 different homes, and 38 of those were families. The village had about 70 housing units.
Most of the people living in Amesville (88.3%) were White. A small number were African American (3.2%), Native American (0.6%), or Asian (4.5%). About 3.2% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. Also, 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Amesville was about 36.5 years old.
- About 25.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 9.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 19.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 31.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.3% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents (51.3%) were female, and 48.7% were male.
Notable People from Amesville
- Edward Raymond Ames – Born in Amesville, he became a bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church.
- Arthur Gish – An activist, author, and farmer.
See also
In Spanish: Amesville (Ohio) para niños
