Florida, Ohio facts for kids
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Florida, Ohio
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Village
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High Street east of Henry Street
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Location of Florida, Ohio
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Location of Florida in Henry County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Henry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 215 |
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213 |
| • Density | 955.56/sq mi (369.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-27538 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398887 |
Florida is a small village in Henry County, Ohio, in the United States. It is located right next to the Maumee River. In 2020, about 215 people lived there.
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History of Florida, Ohio
Before European settlers arrived, the area where Florida now stands was home to American Indian villages. One important village was called Snake Town. It was started in 1792 and named after a Shawnee leader known as Snake (or Peteusha).
Snake Town was built along the Maumee River. Famous leaders like the Shawnee war chief Blue Jacket, the white chief Simon Girty, and the trader James Girty once lived there. James Girty also ran a trading post on the north side of the Maumee River, across from an area called Girty's Island.
Village Founding and the Canal Era
Florida officially began in 1843. This was when the Miami and Erie Canal was extended to the village. The canal connected Florida to other towns like Independence and Defiance. Canals were like man-made rivers that helped boats move goods and people.
During the time when canals were very important, and before the American Civil War, Florida became a stop on the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was a secret network of safe houses and routes. It helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom in the North. The Newell House in Florida was a known safe place where runaway slaves could hide. From the Newell House, they would continue their journey to places like Ridgeville Corners or Maumee, Ohio.
The village was named after the state of Florida. A post office was opened in Florida in 1843, which helped people send and receive mail. This post office stayed open until 1919.
Geography of Florida, Ohio
Florida is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.23 square miles (0.58 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 245 | — | |
| 1890 | 288 | 17.6% | |
| 1900 | 276 | −4.2% | |
| 1910 | 234 | −15.2% | |
| 1920 | 159 | −32.1% | |
| 1930 | 173 | 8.8% | |
| 1940 | 216 | 24.9% | |
| 1950 | 227 | 5.1% | |
| 1960 | 290 | 27.8% | |
| 1970 | 285 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 294 | 3.2% | |
| 1990 | 304 | 3.4% | |
| 2000 | 246 | −19.1% | |
| 2010 | 232 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 215 | −7.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 213 | −8.2% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 232 people living in Florida, Ohio. These people lived in 94 households, and 67 of these were families. The village had about 106 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Florida were White (about 96.6%). A small number were Asian or from other races. About 6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.8% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (58.5%) were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single female (7.4%) or a single male (5.3%). About 23.4% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in the village was about 42.7 years old. About 22.8% of residents were under 18. About 19.4% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (53.9%) was female, and 46.1% was male.
Education in Florida, Ohio
The public schools for children in Florida are part of the Napoleon Area City School District.
Florida also has a public library. It is a branch of the Napoleon Public Library, where people can borrow books and use other resources.
See also
In Spanish: Florida (Ohio) para niños
