Blakeslee, Ohio facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blakeslee, Ohio
Village
St Joseph Catholic Church in northern Blakeslee
Location of Blakeslee, Ohio
Location of Blakeslee in Williams County
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Williams
Government
• Type	Village council
Area
• Total	0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2)
• Land	0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	863 ft (263 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	104
• Estimate  (2023)	103
• Density	1,106.38/sq mi (425.89/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	43505
Area code(s)	419
FIPS code	39-06810
GNIS feature ID	2398130

Blakeslee is a small village located in Williams County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 104 people lived there. It's a quiet place where everyone knows each other.

History of Blakeslee

Blakeslee was officially planned out in 1880. This means its streets and lots were drawn on a map. The village got its name from Schuyler E. Blakeslee. He was a lawyer who lived in the area. A post office has been open in Blakeslee since 1880. This helped people send and receive mail.

Geography of Blakeslee

Blakeslee is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.24 square kilometers (0.09 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.

People of Blakeslee

The number of people living in Blakeslee has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 239 residents. By 2010, the population was 96 people. In 2020, the population grew slightly to 104 people.

Most people living in Blakeslee are White. In 2010, all residents were White. The village had 45 households. A household is a group of people living together. About 29% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in Blakeslee in 2010 was 38 years old.

See also

In Spanish: Blakeslee (Ohio) para niños