Deersville, Ohio facts for kids
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Deersville, Ohio
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Village
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Deersville Historic District
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Location of Deersville, Ohio
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Location of Deersville in Harrison County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Harrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 69 |
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65 |
| • Density | 200.00/sq mi (77.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44693
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-21294 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398708 |
Deersville is a small village located in Harrison County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 69 people lived there. It's known for its Deersville Historic District, which is found along Main Street.
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History of Deersville
Deersville was planned and laid out in 1815. This means its streets and lots were designed before people started building homes. A post office opened in Deersville in 1828. This helped people send and receive mail, connecting the village to other places.
Geography of Deersville
Deersville is a small village. It covers an area of about 0.35 square miles (0.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population Changes in Deersville
The number of people living in Deersville has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 289 | — | |
| 1860 | 267 | −7.6% | |
| 1870 | 306 | 14.6% | |
| 1880 | 382 | 24.8% | |
| 1900 | 256 | — | |
| 1910 | 187 | −27.0% | |
| 1920 | 115 | −38.5% | |
| 1930 | 108 | −6.1% | |
| 1940 | 118 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 149 | 26.3% | |
| 1960 | 136 | −8.7% | |
| 1970 | 91 | −33.1% | |
| 1980 | 109 | 19.8% | |
| 1990 | 86 | −21.1% | |
| 2000 | 82 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 79 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 69 | −12.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 65 | −17.7% | |
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In 2010, there were 79 people living in Deersville. Most residents were White. A small number of people were Asian or from two or more races. The village had 33 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Famous People from Deersville
Some interesting people have come from Deersville:
- Mary Jobe Akeley: She was an author, someone who worked to protect nature, an explorer, and a photographer.
- Harry Hazlett: He was an army officer and also a football coach.
- John Calhoun Johnson: He became a politician, serving as an assemblyman in California.
