Hamler, Ohio facts for kids
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Hamler, Ohio
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Village
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Randolph Street commercial district
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Location of Hamler, Ohio
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Location of Hamler in Henry County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Henry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 600 |
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604 |
| • Density | 726.39/sq mi (280.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43524
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-33096 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398231 |
Hamler is a small village located in Henry County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 600 people lived there. Hamler is a farming community in Northwest Ohio. It is about 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Toledo, Ohio. The village is found where two old railroad lines, the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) and the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton (D, T & I), used to cross. It is also where Ohio State Route 109 and Ohio State Route 18 meet.
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History of Hamler
Hamler was officially planned and mapped out in 1874. The village got its name from John Hamler, who owned the land. A post office has been serving the community of Hamler since 1875.
Geography of Hamler
Hamler covers a total area of about 0.81 square miles (2.10 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 231 | — | |
| 1890 | 556 | 140.7% | |
| 1900 | 574 | 3.2% | |
| 1910 | 596 | 3.8% | |
| 1920 | 560 | −6.0% | |
| 1930 | 535 | −4.5% | |
| 1940 | 475 | −11.2% | |
| 1950 | 490 | 3.2% | |
| 1960 | 588 | 20.0% | |
| 1970 | 681 | 15.8% | |
| 1980 | 625 | −8.2% | |
| 1990 | 623 | −0.3% | |
| 2000 | 650 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 576 | −11.4% | |
| 2020 | 600 | 4.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 604 | 4.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 576 people living in Hamler. The village had 230 households. About 90.8% of the people were White. About 21.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The average age of people in Hamler was 35.6 years old.
Fun Events and Culture
Many people in Hamler have German family backgrounds. Because of this, Hamler hosts an event called the Hamler Summerfest every year. This festival features German polka music, polka dancing, and delicious German food.
Another yearly event is the Hamler Country Fest. This festival celebrates country music and usually takes place in May.
Education in Hamler
Students from Hamler attend schools in the Patrick Henry Local School District. This school district is located on Ohio State Route 18. The district was formed by combining the schools from Hamler and nearby villages like Deshler, Grelton, and Malinta.
Famous People from Hamler
- Chip Davis, a well-known composer and musician, is from Hamler.
See also
In Spanish: Hamler (Ohio) para niños
