Ohio, New York facts for kids
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Ohio, New York
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Location within Herkimer County
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 Ohio, New York
Location in New York
Ohio, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 307.57 sq mi (796.60 km2) |
| • Land | 301.33 sq mi (780.44 km2) |
| • Water | 6.24 sq mi (16.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,119 ft (646 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,002 |
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1,003 |
| • Density | 3.33/sq mi (1.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13324
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-043-54507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979302 |
Ohio is a small town located in Herkimer County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 1,002 people lived there. The town is named after the state of Ohio. You can find Ohio in the northern part of Herkimer County, northeast of a city called Utica. A part of the town is also inside the beautiful Adirondack Park.
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A Look Back: Ohio's History
The town of Ohio started out with a different name. It was first called West Brunswick in 1823. This new town was created from a part of the town of Norway.
Later, in 1836, its name was changed to Ohio. The town also grew bigger when it received land from another town called Wilmurt. Wilmurt was once the largest town in New York!
Exploring Ohio's Geography
Ohio is a pretty big town in terms of land. It covers about 796.6 square kilometers (or 307.57 square miles) in total. Most of this area is land, about 780.5 square kilometers (301.33 square miles). The rest, about 16.1 square kilometers (6.24 square miles), is water.
The eastern edge of Ohio touches the border of Hamilton County. On the western side, the town borders Oneida County.
Rivers and Waterways
The West Canada Creek flows through the town from east to west. This creek is a branch of the Mohawk River. It eventually flows into the Hinckley Reservoir near the western border of Ohio.
Another important river, the South Branch of the Moose River, crosses the northern part of the town. This river is part of the larger St. Lawrence River system.
Roads and Highways
New York State Route 8 is a main road that runs north and south through Ohio. New York State Route 365 also runs along the north side of West Canada Creek. It then meets up with NY-8.
Who Lives in Ohio?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 713 | — | |
| 1840 | 692 | −2.9% | |
| 1850 | 1,051 | 51.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,135 | 8.0% | |
| 1870 | 1,009 | −11.1% | |
| 1880 | 961 | −4.8% | |
| 1890 | 832 | −13.4% | |
| 1900 | 660 | −20.7% | |
| 1910 | 527 | −20.2% | |
| 1920 | 583 | 10.6% | |
| 1930 | 457 | −21.6% | |
| 1940 | 460 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 547 | 18.9% | |
| 1960 | 480 | −12.2% | |
| 1970 | 468 | −2.5% | |
| 1980 | 788 | 68.4% | |
| 1990 | 880 | 11.7% | |
| 2000 | 922 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,002 | 8.7% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,003 | 0.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 922 people living in Ohio. These people lived in 349 households, with 255 of them being families. By 2010, the population grew slightly to 1,002 people. In 2016, it was estimated to be 1,003 people.
Many households in Ohio are married couples living together. About 35% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Ohio was about 38 years old.
Communities and Places in Ohio
Towns and Hamlets
- Atwell – A small village in the middle of the town. It's located at the southern end of North Lake. It's named after a local person known as Atwell Martin.
- Bull Hill – A village in the southeastern part of the town. You can find it on County Road 129.
- Gray – Another village located on the southern border of the town.
- Nobleboro – A village on NY Route 8, close to the Hamilton County border.
- North Wilmurt – A village in the west-central part of the town.
- Ohio – This is a village on NY-8 in the south-central part of the town. It used to be called "Ohio City" and "Dutch Settlement."
- Wilmurt Corners – A village in the eastern part of the town. It's south of Route 8, on County Road 69.
Mountains and Lakes
Ohio is home to many natural features, including several mountains and lakes.
- Ash Ridge – A high point west of Forty Mountain.
- Breezy Knoll – A high point north of Bull Hill.
- Canachagala Lake – A lake partly in Ohio and partly in the Town of Webb.
- Canachagala Mountain – A mountain east of Canachagala Lake.
- Chub Pond – A lake northwest of North Wilmurt.
- Cool Mountain – A mountain southeast of Atwell.
- Finn Hill – A high point northwest of North Wilmurt.
- Fort Noble Mountain – A mountain northeast of Nobleboro, also partly in Morehouse.
- Forty Mountain – A mountain north of Party Hill.
- Golden Stair Mountain – A mountain north of Atwell.
- Green Lake – A lake north of Atwell.
- Hedgehog Mountain – A mountain northeast of Bull Hill.
- Herkimer County High Point – This is the highest point in all of Herkimer County!
- Higley Mountain – A mountain northeast of Atwell.
- Hinckley Reservoir – A large reservoir on the southern border of the town.
- Honnedaga Lake – A lake in the northern part of Ohio.
- Horn Lake – A lake north of Forest Lodge.
- Ice Cave Mountain – A mountain east of Canachagala Lake.
- Limekiln Lake – A lake partly in Ohio, in the northwestern corner.
- Little Salmon Lake – A lake east of the village of Atwell.
- Little Woodhull Lake – A lake west of the village of Atwell.
- McCauley Mountain – A mountain north of Wilmurt.
- North Lake – A lake near the northern town line, northwest of South Lake.
- Panther Mountain – A mountain north of Atwell.
- Party Hill – A high point east-northeast of Ohio.
- Pico Mountain – A mountain northeast of Atwell.
- Raymond Hills – A group of high points south of Honnedaga Lake.
- Round Top – A high point north-northeast of Wilmurt.
- South Lake – A lake southwest of Honnedaga Lake.
- Stink Lake Mountain – A mountain northeast of Atwell.
- Stone Dam Lake – A lake northwest of North Wilmurt.
- Stone Dam Mountain – A high point northwest of North Wilmurt.
- Sugarloaf Mountain – A mountain north of North Lake.
- Twin Lakes – Two small lakes northeast of North Wilmurt.
- Twin Lakes – Another set of twin lakes.
See Also
In Spanish: Ohio (Nueva York) para niños
