Andersonville, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Andersonville, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ross |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 778 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584360 |
Andersonville is a small community in Ross County, Ohio, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 778 people lived there.
History of Andersonville
Andersonville has an interesting past! It was first called Lewisville. This name was given when the town was created in 1851 by a man named Mahlon Anderson.
From Lewisville to Andersonville
The community got its current name, Andersonville, when a post office opened there in 1873. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open until 1901.
A Busy Canal Town
Long ago, Andersonville was an important "port town." This means it was a busy place on the Ohio and Erie Canal. Canals are like man-made rivers that boats use to travel. Being on the canal helped Andersonville grow because goods and people could easily move in and out of the community.
See also
In Spanish: Andersonville (Ohio) para niños
