Roachester, Ohio facts for kids
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Roachester, Ohio
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 Roachester, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Roachester, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 579 |
| • Density | 442.32/sq mi (170.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 513 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812844 |
Roachester is a small community in Warren County, Ohio, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own separate city government. Instead, it is part of the larger county area.
You can find Roachester where two important roads meet: Ohio State Route 3 and Ohio State Route 123. It is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) east of another community called Morrow.
A Look Back: Roachester's History
Before it was known as Roachester, this area had a different name: "Salem." The community officially started in 1816. It was named after James Roach, who owned the land.
In 1825, a post office opened in Roachester. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years, until 1853.
Who Lives in Roachester?
Every ten years, the United States counts how many people live in different areas. This count is called a census. The latest count was in 2020.
In 2020, the census showed that 579 people lived in Roachester. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
