Batavia, Ohio facts for kids
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Batavia, Ohio
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Village
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Looking east along Main Street
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Historic past – Bright future
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Location of Batavia, Ohio
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Location of Batavia in Clermont County
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 Batavia, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Batavia, Ohio
Location in the United States
Batavia, Ohio
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clermont |
| Township | Batavia |
| Settled | Fall 1797 |
| Platted | October 24, 1814 |
| Incorporated | February 10, 1842 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.22 sq mi (8.35 km2) |
| • Land | 3.17 sq mi (8.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,972 |
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2,004 |
| • Density | 623.06/sq mi (240.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45103
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| Area code | 513 |
| FIPS code | 39-04150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398047 |
Batavia (pronounced bə-TAY-vee-ə) is a village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States. It is the main town, or "county seat," of Clermont County. In 2020, about 1,972 people lived there. Batavia is also part of the larger Cincinnati metropolitan area.
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History of Batavia
Batavia was first explored and mapped out on May 28, 1788. The first person to settle there was Ezekiel Dimmitt in the fall of 1797.
The town itself was officially planned on October 24, 1814, by George Ely. He might have named it after Batavia, New York. In 1824, Batavia became the county seat for Clermont County. This meant it became the center for government and important county activities. Batavia officially became a village on February 10, 1842.
Railroads and Transportation History
Trains were an important part of Batavia's past. The Norfolk and Western Railway used to stop in Batavia from 1877 to 1971. Another train line, the Cincinnati, Georgetown and Portsmouth Railroad, also ran through the town from 1903 to 1934. Today, you might still see Norfolk Southern trains pass through Batavia a few times a day.
Recent Community Discussions
In September 2024, some residents started a petition to change how the village is run. This happened because of a disagreement about a plan to build new houses.
Geography of Batavia
Batavia covers a total area of about 1.62 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.59 square miles (4.1 square kilometers), with a small amount of water. The village is completely surrounded by Batavia Township.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 208 | — | |
| 1830 | 426 | 104.8% | |
| 1840 | 350 | −17.8% | |
| 1850 | 400 | 14.3% | |
| 1860 | 500 | 25.0% | |
| 1870 | 827 | 65.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,015 | 22.7% | |
| 1890 | 953 | −6.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,029 | 8.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,034 | 0.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,088 | 5.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,119 | 2.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,320 | 18.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,445 | 9.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,729 | 19.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,894 | 9.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,896 | 0.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,700 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,617 | −4.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,509 | −6.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,972 | 30.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,004 | 32.8% | |
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The population of Batavia has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1820, only 208 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,972 people. The village continues to grow, with an estimated population of 2,004 in 2023.
Getting Around Batavia
Roads and Highways
Batavia is located on Ohio State Route 32, also known as the Appalachian Highway. This is a major road that connects the Cincinnati area to other parts of southern Ohio. Other state routes, Ohio State Route 132 and 222, also go through Batavia's downtown area.
Public Transport and Airport
The Clermont Transportation Connection offers bus service from Batavia to downtown Cincinnati every day. The Cincinnati Eastern Railroad (CCET) also has tracks that run through Batavia. For air travel, the Clermont County Airport is just 2 miles west of the village.
Education in Batavia
Students in Batavia attend schools within the Batavia Local School District. The village's only high school, Batavia High School, became part of the village in 2012. Batavia also has a public library, which is a branch of the Clermont County Public Library.
Local News
The Clermont Sun is Batavia's local newspaper. It has been published every week since 1828, sharing news and stories with the community.
Notable People from Batavia
Many interesting people have come from Batavia, including:
- Audrey Bolte – a beauty queen who was crowned Miss Ohio USA in 2012.
- Charlie Case – a baseball player who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Reader W. Clarke – a lawyer, newspaper publisher, and congressman.
- Henry Clark Corbin – an army officer who became the Adjutant General of the U.S. Army.
- William Howard – a soldier, lawyer, and congressman.
- George W. Hulick – a teacher, lawyer, soldier, judge, and congressman.
- Josephine Johnson – a novelist who won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1935.
- Charles Cyrus Kearns – a lawyer and congressman.
- Keith Matthew Maupin – a soldier.
- Earl Mossor – a baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
- Bill Mussey – a journalist and Ohio state congressman.
- Hugh L. Nichols – a politician and judge who served as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio and Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court.
- Joel Peckham – a poet.
- Julius Penn – an army officer.
- Gene Schott – a baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds.
- Joe Smith – a baseball player for the Houston Astros.
- Philip Bergen Swing – a United States federal judge.
- Murray Thurston Titus – a Christian missionary to India.
See also
In Spanish: Batavia (Ohio) para niños
