Ohio City, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ohio City, Ohio
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Main Street downtown
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Location of Ohio City, Ohio
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Location of Ohio City in Van Wert County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Van Wert |
| Township | Liberty |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 651 |
| • Density | 1,230.62/sq mi (475.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45874
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-58002 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399563 |
Ohio City is a small village located in Liberty Township, within Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 651 people lived there. It is part of the larger Van Wert, Ohio area.
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Discovering Ohio City's Past
Ohio City has an interesting history with a few name changes!
How Ohio City Got Its Name
The village was first planned between March 4 and 8, 1876. It was called "Van Wert Junction" back then. Later, on June 1, 1882, people voted to change the name to "Enterprise."
However, this caused problems for the post office because there was already another place called Enterprise in Preble County. So, the name needed to change again!
On June 1, 1890, the town council met. A man named Lewis J. Kiggins suggested the name "Ohio City." Everyone liked it, and that's how the village got its current name.
Ohio City in 1910
In 1910, Ohio City was a very busy and successful town. It was an important spot because several major railroads met there.
The village had many businesses and services, including:
- Three churches
- One school
- Two stores for dry goods (like fabric and small items)
- Two hardware stores
- One clothing store
- Three hotels
- Three restaurants
- One bakery
- Two shoe shops
- One tailor shop
- One silversmith shop
- Factories for barrels and tiles
- Two sawmills
- A lumber yard
- Two blacksmith shops
- Two grain elevators
- A harness shop
- An ice-making house
All these businesses and the railroads made Ohio City a lively place!
Education and Learning
Ohio City has a public library where you can find books and learn new things. It's a branch of the Brumback Library.
Fun Events and Culture
Ohio City hosts a special event each year called "Lambert Days." This festival honors John William Lambert. It takes place on the third full weekend in July.
The festival is full of fun activities for everyone, including:
- A car show where you can see cool cars
- A whiffle ball tournament
- softball games
- A lively parade
- A Texas hold 'em tournament
Images for kids
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Main Street downtown
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Location of Ohio City, Ohio
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Location of Ohio City in Van Wert County
See also
In Spanish: Ohio City (Ohio) para niños
