Hessville, Ohio facts for kids
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Hessville, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Sandusky |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 174 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 419 and 567 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584363 |
Hessville is a small community located in Ohio, a state in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Washington Township, Sandusky County, Ohio.
Hessville is also a census-designated place. This means that for official records, like the census (a count of all the people), the government keeps track of the population here. In 2020, about 174 people lived in Hessville.
History of Hessville
Hessville was first planned out in 1837. A person named David Hess created the community, and that's how it got its name.
Later, in 1883, a post office was opened in Hessville. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It stayed open for about 20 years, closing down in 1903.
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