Blakeslee, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blakeslee, Ohio
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Village
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![]() St Joseph Catholic Church in northern Blakeslee
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![]() Location of Blakeslee, Ohio
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![]() Location of Blakeslee in Williams County
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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)
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• Total | 104 |
• Estimate
(2023)
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103 |
• Density | 1,106.38/sq mi (425.89/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code |
43505
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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