Hide-A-Way Hills, Ohio facts for kids

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Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	Ohio
Counties	Fairfield, Hocking
Township	Rush Creek, Marion
Area
• Total	2.82 sq mi (7.31 km2)
• Land	2.61 sq mi (6.75 km2)
• Water	0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2)
Elevation	1,001 ft (305 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	976
• Density	374.52/sq mi (144.61/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code	39-35126
GNIS feature ID	2628900

Hide-A-Way Hills is a special community located in Ohio, a state in the United States. It's found in two different counties: Fairfield County and Hocking County. In 2020, about 976 people lived there. It's known as a "census-designated place," which means it's an area identified by the government for counting people, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.

History of Hide-A-Way Hills

How the Community Started

Hide-A-Way Hills was created in 1961. It was planned from the beginning to be a community where people could live and enjoy nature. The area was quite large, covering about 1,650 acres. That's like more than 1,200 football fields! It was built about 10 miles southeast of a city called Lancaster, Ohio.

When it first started, Hide-A-Way Hills had a lodge (a big building for gatherings), a horse barn, and a golf course. The company that first developed the community, Hide-A-Way Hills, Inc., managed everything until 1973.

Building the Lake of the Four Seasons

In 1965, construction began on a large dam. This dam was built to create a beautiful lake called the Lake of the Four Seasons. The lake covers about 110 acres. Building the dam cost around $500,000 and it was finished in 1966.

Five years after the lake was completed, more fun things were added. A marina (a place for boats), a beach, and a playground were built on the north side of the lake.

Residents Take Over Management

The people who lived in Hide-A-Way Hills decided to form their own non-profit club in 1972. A non-profit club means they weren't trying to make money, but rather to manage the community for everyone's benefit. On February 21, 1973, this club officially took over ownership and management from the original developer.

It was decided that the club would be run by a group of nine people called the Board of Trustees. These trustees help make decisions for the community.

Expanding the Community

In 2004, Hide-A-Way Hills grew even bigger. A property next to the community, about 54 acres in size, was put up for sale. The club decided to buy this land in March of that year, adding more space to their community.

Geography of Hide-A-Way Hills

Where Hide-A-Way Hills is Located

Hide-A-Way Hills is found in the northern part of Hocking County and the southeastern part of Fairfield County. It's built around the main body of water, the Lake of the Four Seasons. There are also several smaller lakes to the east, like Lake Eagle Claw, which is the furthest east.

These lakes are fed by smaller streams that flow into Rush Creek. Rush Creek then flows into the Hocking River, which eventually leads to the Ohio River. Most of the community, about two-thirds of it, is in Marion Township in Hocking County. The rest is in Rush Creek Township in Fairfield County.

Distances to Nearby Cities

Hide-A-Way Hills is about 10 miles southeast of Lancaster. Lancaster is the main city, or "county seat," for Fairfield County. It's also about 12 miles northwest of Logan, which is the county seat for Hocking County.

If you want to visit the state capital, Columbus, it's about 41 miles northwest of Hide-A-Way Hills.

Land and Water Area

According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Hide-A-Way Hills is about 7.3 square kilometers (or 2.8 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 6.7 square kilometers (2.6 square miles). The rest, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water, making up about 7.71% of the total area.

Population of Hide-A-Way Hills

The population of a place tells us how many people live there. As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 976 people living in Hide-A-Way Hills.

See also

In Spanish: Hide-A-Way Hills (Ohio) para niños