New Haven, Huron County, Ohio facts for kids
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New Haven, Ohio
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Location in Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Huron |
| Township | New Haven |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 356 |
| • Density | 288.03/sq mi (111.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44850
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-54698 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628941 |
New Haven is a small, unincorporated community in Huron County, Ohio, United States. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 356 people lived there. New Haven has its own post office with the ZIP code 44850. It is located where three important roads meet: U.S. Route 224, State Route 61, and State Route 598.
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History of New Haven
Early Settlement and Naming
New Haven was officially planned and marked out in 1815. Many towns in this part of Ohio, called the Firelands, were settled by people from New England. These settlers had to leave their homes during the American Revolutionary War. Because of this, New Haven was named after the city of New Haven in Connecticut.
New Haven in the 1830s
By 1833, New Haven was a busy little community. It had three stores where people could buy goods. There were also two taverns, which were like inns or restaurants. Two doctors lived in the town, providing medical care. New Haven even had a factory that made tin products.
The Old State Road Connection
New Haven is one of the end points for a historic route known as the "Old State Road." This road was also called the "Worthington-New Haven Road." It connected New Haven and the Firelands area to Worthington. From Worthington, people could travel to Columbus, which is the capital city of Ohio. Today, part of this old route follows State Route 598 south towards Galion.
Geography of New Haven
New Haven is located in the southwestern part of Huron County. It lies just west of the West Branch of the Huron River.
Roads and Nearby Towns
- U.S. Route 224 goes west from New Haven about 3 miles (5 km) to Willard. It goes east about 8 miles (13 km) to Greenwich.
- State Route 61 heads north about 16 miles (26 km) to Norwalk. Norwalk is the main town, or county seat, of Huron County. Route 61 also goes south about 3 miles (5 km) to Plymouth.
- State Route 598 travels southwest about 22 miles (35 km) to Galion.
- Mansfield is about 22 miles (35 km) to the southeast. You can get there by taking Route 61 and other local roads.
Area and Water
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the New Haven CDP covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.2 km2). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 2.1 acres (8,335 m2) or 0.26%, is water.
Population and Demographics
"Demographics" refers to information about the people living in a place, like their age or how many there are.
Population Count
The population of New Haven, Ohio, has been counted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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| 2020 | 356 | — | |
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