Marseilles, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marseilles, Ohio
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Downtown Marseilles
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Location of Marseilles, Ohio
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Location of Marseilles in Wyandot County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wyandot |
| Township | Marseilles |
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| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
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| • Total | 93 |
| • Density | 948.98/sq mi (367.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-47992 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399262 |
Marseilles is a small village in Wyandot County, Ohio, USA. It is located right next to the Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area. In 2020, only 93 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Marseilles got its name from a famous city in France called Marseille.
A sad event happened near Marseilles on March 5, 1967. A plane called Lake Central Flight 527 was flying from Columbus to Toledo. Sadly, it crashed in a field close to the village. The plane's propeller broke off, causing the crash. All 38 people on board, including passengers and crew, died in the accident.
Where is Marseilles?
Marseilles is a very small village. It covers an area of about 0.10 square miles (0.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
State Route 67 is a main road that goes right through Marseilles. It serves as the village's main street.
Who Lives in Marseilles?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 251 | — | |
| 1880 | 273 | 8.8% | |
| 1890 | 213 | −22.0% | |
| 1900 | 251 | 17.8% | |
| 1910 | 225 | −10.4% | |
| 1920 | 179 | −20.4% | |
| 1930 | 148 | −17.3% | |
| 1940 | 149 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 156 | 4.7% | |
| 1960 | 171 | 9.6% | |
| 1970 | 155 | −9.4% | |
| 1980 | 164 | 5.8% | |
| 1990 | 130 | −20.7% | |
| 2000 | 124 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 112 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 93 | −17.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 112 people living in Marseilles. These people lived in 45 different homes. Most of the people (99.1%) were White, and a small number (0.9%) were Native American.
About one-third of the homes (33.3%) had children under 18 living there. Many homes (48.9%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband (17.8%). A few homes had a male head of the house without a wife (2.2%).
The average age of people in the village was 40 years old. About 29.5% of the residents were under 18. About 14.3% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Famous People from Marseilles
Some notable people have connections to Marseilles:
- Paul M. Herbert was a very important person in Ohio. He served as the Lieutenant Governor of Ohio. He was also a judge on the Ohio Supreme Court.
- James H. Miller was a leader in Illinois politics. He was the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Marseilles (Ohio) para niños
