Beverly, Ohio facts for kids
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Beverly, Ohio
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Village
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Beverly Presbyterian Church, Ferry and Fourth Streets
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Location of Beverly, Ohio
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Location of Beverly in Washington County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,233 |
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1,209 |
| • Density | 1,807.92/sq mi (697.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
45715, 45721
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-06222 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398115 |
Beverly is a small village in Washington County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 1,233 people lived there. It is part of the larger Marietta area.
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History of Beverly
Beverly was started in 1789 by a group called the Ohio Company. This company helped settle new lands.
A post office opened in Beverly in 1838. The village got its name from Beverly, Massachusetts. This was the hometown of one of the first people to settle here.
Geography and Location
Beverly is a village located in Ohio. It covers an area of about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The village is right next to the Muskingum River. This river is an important waterway in Ohio.
Three main state roads meet in Beverly. These are Route 60, Route 83, and Route 339.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 752 | — | |
| 1870 | 814 | 8.2% | |
| 1880 | 834 | 2.5% | |
| 1890 | 795 | −4.7% | |
| 1900 | 712 | −10.4% | |
| 1910 | 720 | 1.1% | |
| 1920 | 566 | −21.4% | |
| 1930 | 600 | 6.0% | |
| 1940 | 671 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 723 | 7.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,194 | 65.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,396 | 16.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,471 | 5.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,444 | −1.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,282 | −11.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,313 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,233 | −6.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,209 | −7.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,313 people living in Beverly. There were 545 homes in the village. About 28.8% of these homes had children under 18.
The average age of people in Beverly was about 41 years old. Almost a quarter of the residents were under 18. About 19.9% of the people were 65 or older.
Education in Beverly
Beverly is home to the Fort Frye School District. The village has a high school and a junior high school. There is also an elementary school located right in Beverly.
Two other elementary schools in the district are in nearby towns. These towns are Lowell and Lower Salem.
Beverly also has a public library. It is a part of the Washington County Public Library system.
Famous People from Beverly
- John Sherman, an important American political leader, once lived and worked in Beverly for a short time.
See also
In Spanish: Beverly (Ohio) para niños
