Beallsville, Ohio facts for kids
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Beallsville, Ohio
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Location of Beallsville, Ohio
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Location of Beallsville in Monroe County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Sunsbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 355 |
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347 |
| • Density | 977.96/sq mi (377.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43716
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-04542 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398057 |
Beallsville is a small village located in Monroe County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 355 people lived there. This village became well-known because it lost more people in the Vietnam War than any other place in the country, based on its size.
Two large coal mines, Powhatan No. 6 and Century Mine, are located close to Beallsville. These mines used to be owned by a company called Murray Energy.
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History of Beallsville
During the Vietnam War in the 1960s, Beallsville faced a very sad time. Five of its citizens died in the war. This was a huge loss for a village with fewer than 500 residents. It meant that Beallsville lost people at a rate 75 times higher than the national average.
Because of this great loss, a Congressman named Clarence Miller asked the government to bring home the other six servicemen from Beallsville who were still fighting. However, this request was not approved.
On March 9, 1969, a sixth person from the village died in combat. This made Beallsville known for having the highest percentage of losses in the Vietnam War of any town in America.
Geography of Beallsville
Beallsville is a small village. It covers an area of about 0.36 square miles (0.94 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 50 | — | |
| 1840 | 100 | 100.0% | |
| 1850 | 276 | 176.0% | |
| 1870 | 324 | — | |
| 1880 | 391 | 20.7% | |
| 1890 | 512 | 30.9% | |
| 1900 | 554 | 8.2% | |
| 1910 | 564 | 1.8% | |
| 1920 | 555 | −1.6% | |
| 1930 | 479 | −13.7% | |
| 1940 | 450 | −6.1% | |
| 1950 | 410 | −8.9% | |
| 1960 | 441 | 7.6% | |
| 1970 | 452 | 2.5% | |
| 1980 | 601 | 33.0% | |
| 1990 | 464 | −22.8% | |
| 2000 | 423 | −8.8% | |
| 2010 | 409 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 355 | −13.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 347 | −15.2% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 409 people living in Beallsville. These people lived in 174 households, which are like homes or apartments. About 113 of these households were families.
Most of the people in the village were White (97.8%). About 22.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 13.4% were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly even number of males and females.
Famous People from Beallsville
- Merriman Colbert Harris: He was a soldier in the American Civil War. Later, he became a Missionary Bishop for the Methodist Episcopal Church.
- Dustin Nippert: He is a professional baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Beallsville (Ohio) para niños
