Haydenville, Ohio facts for kids
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Haydenville Historic Town
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Houses on Old US 33
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| Location | Haydenville |
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| Area | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Built | 1870 |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001480 |
| Added to NRHP | March 20, 1973 |
Haydenville is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is located in Hocking County. In 2020, about 337 people lived there. Haydenville is also known as a census-designated place (CDP).
The Story of Haydenville: A Company Town
Haydenville was started in 1852. It was named after Peter Hayden, who owned the land. A post office has been open in Haydenville since 1870.
Haydenville was once a "company town." This means one company owned almost everything there. Peter Hayden started the Haydenville Mining and Manufacturing Company in 1882. This company owned all the houses and stores in town.
Workers were paid with special money called "scrip." They could only spend this scrip at the company's own store. If a worker lost their job, they also lost their home. Other stores were not allowed to open in Haydenville. This changed in the early 1960s. A new company bought the town, and workers could then buy their homes.
In 1973, Haydenville became a historic district. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means the community is important to history. Over 120 buildings in the 20-acre area were part of this historic listing.
Where is Haydenville Located?
Haydenville is found along the Hocking River. It is near U.S. Route 33. The community is southeast of Logan, which is the main town in Hocking County. Haydenville sits about 705 feet (215 meters) above sea level.
Most of Haydenville is in Green Township. However, a small part of it reaches into Starr Township. Even though it's not a city, Haydenville has its own post office and a nearby cemetery. Its ZIP code is 43127.
The Haydenville area covers about 2.28 square kilometers (0.88 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
