Celeryville, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Celeryville, Ohio
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Broadway Road in Celeryville
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Location in Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Huron |
| Townships | New Haven, Richmond |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
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| • Total | 222 |
| • Density | 430.23/sq mi (165.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44890
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-12854 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628874 |
Celeryville is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is located in Huron County, right on the border of New Haven and Richmond townships. Celeryville is about 1 mile south of Willard, and its residents often use services from Willard. In 2020, about 222 people lived in Celeryville.
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History of Celeryville
How Celeryville Got Its Name
Celeryville was first settled by people from the Netherlands. The community was named after the many celery farms that were found near the original town site. This shows how important farming was to the early settlers.
Geography of Celeryville
Where is Celeryville Located?
Celeryville is in the southwestern part of Huron County. The center of the community sits right on the border between New Haven and Richmond townships. State Route 103 is the main road here. It follows the township border. This road goes north about 2 miles to Willard and southwest about 11 miles to New Washington. Bullhead Road marks the northern edge of Celeryville. It leads east about 2.5 miles to New Haven.
Unique Farmland Soil
Celeryville is known for its special type of farmland. The soil here is called "muck." This soil is very rich and fertile. It's so rich that in 1897, it actually caught fire! Because of this amazing soil, farmers can grow vegetables much faster than in other places. They can even get one or two extra crops during a single growing season. Ohio State University has an agricultural research center in Celeryville. They study farming methods there.
Population of Celeryville
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 222 | — | |
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As of the 2020 census, the population of Celeryville was 222 people.
Education in Celeryville
Local Schools for Students
Students living in Celeryville attend schools within the Willard Area School District. The community is also home to Celeryville Christian School. This school serves students from pre-kindergarten up to 8th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Celeryville (Ohio) para niños
