Flat Rock, Ohio facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Flat Rock
Census-designated place
Flat Rock Location in Ohio
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Seneca
Township	Thompson
Area
• Total	0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2)
• Land	0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	801 ft (244 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	227
• Density	1,070.75/sq mi (412.76/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	44828
FIPS code	39-27356
GNIS feature ID	2628891

Flat Rock is a small community located in Ohio, a state in the United States. It's a special kind of place called a "census-designated place," which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village. Flat Rock is found in the northeastern part of Thompson Township, within Seneca County. In 2020, about 227 people lived there. It even has its own post office with the ZIP code 44828.

History of Flat Rock

The community we know as Flat Rock today was first called Lewisville. It was officially mapped out and planned in 1841. A post office opened in Flat Rock in 1846, and it has been operating ever since. The name "Flat Rock" comes from a unique natural feature. There's a flat layer of rock underground that covers an artesian aquifer. An artesian aquifer is like a natural underground water source where water flows up to the surface on its own.

Population of Flat Rock

The number of people living in Flat Rock is counted every ten years by the United States Census Bureau. This count helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.

In the year 2020, the population of Flat Rock was 227 people. This number helps show how many residents call this small community home.

Fun Places to Visit

Flat Rock might be a small place, but it has an interesting spot nearby that you can explore!

• Seneca Caverns is a cool cave system where you can go on tours and see amazing underground formations. It's a great place to learn about geology and explore nature.

See also

In Spanish: Flat Rock (Ohio) para niños