Byesville, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Byesville, Ohio
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Village
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West Main Street, c. 1910
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| Nickname(s):
Bye's Mill
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Location of Byesville, Ohio
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Location of Byesville in Guernsey County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Guernsey |
| Township | Jackson |
| Incorporated | 1882 |
| Established | 1856 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.12 km2) |
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,364 |
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2,341 |
| • Density | 1,973.29/sq mi (761.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43723
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-10716 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397516 |
Byesville is a small village located in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. It sits along a stream called Wills Creek. In 2020, about 2,364 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time: Byesville's History
Byesville was officially planned out in 1856. It was named after a man named Jonathan Bye. He owned a mill in the area. A mill is a building where grain is ground into flour or other products. The village became an official town in 1881.
Where is Byesville?
Byesville is located in Ohio. It covers an area of about 1.19 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Wills Creek flows through and drains the village.
How to Get There: Roads and Highways
Several major roads pass near or through Byesville. These include Interstate 77, Ohio State Route 209, and Ohio State Route 821. Interstate 70 is also nearby, about two miles north of the village. These roads help people travel to and from Byesville.
Who Lives in Byesville?
Byesville has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 35 | — | |
| 1870 | 25 | — | |
| 1890 | 789 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,267 | 60.6% | |
| 1910 | 3,156 | 149.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,775 | −12.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,638 | −4.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,418 | −8.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,236 | −7.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,447 | 9.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,097 | −14.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,572 | 22.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,435 | −5.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,574 | 5.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,438 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,364 | −3.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,341 | −4.0% | |
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A Closer Look: 2010 Census Facts
In 2010, there were 2,438 people living in Byesville. These people made up 1,027 households. A household means all the people living in one home. About 673 of these households were families.
Most people in Byesville were White (98.2%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 32% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (43.6%) were married couples. About 15% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average age of people in Byesville was about 39 years old. About 25% of residents were under 18. About 16% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more females (53.4%) lived in Byesville than males (46.6%).
What People Do: Economy
For a while, a company called Plastech operated a factory in Byesville. This factory made products until June 2008.
Learning and Schools: Education
Byesville is part of the Rolling Hills School District. Students in Byesville attend Meadowbrook High School. The village also has a public library. It is a branch of the Guernsey County Public Library.
Famous Faces from Byesville
Some notable people have come from Byesville:
- Dom Capers – A well-known coach in the National Football League (NFL). He has been a defensive coordinator and a head coach.
- Herbert F. Christian – A soldier who received the Congressional Medal of Honor. This is a very high award for bravery.
- Dzvinia Orlowsky – A talented poet, translator, editor, and professor.
See also
In Spanish: Byesville (Ohio) para niños
