Rudolph, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rudolph, Ohio
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Main Street in Rudolph, Ohio, showing the local post office
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Location of Rudolph, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 415 |
| • Density | 512.35/sq mi (197.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43462
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-68938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628965 |
Rudolph is a small community in Wood County, Ohio, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a special area the government counts for population, even though it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 415 people lived there. Rudolph has its own post office and a special connection to Christmas!
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A Little Bit of History
Rudolph wasn't always called Rudolph! It was first named Mercers. This name came from Daniel Mercer, who owned the land and planned out the community in 1890.
The post office in Rudolph opened in 1891. The community's name changed to Rudolph to honor H. J. Rudolph, who was a merchant in the area.
A Special Christmas Tradition
Since 1990, the post office in Rudolph has offered a special Christmas postmark. Many people send their holiday mail to Rudolph just to get this unique stamp! In 2014, the post office handled between 75,000 and 100,000 packages each year because of this popular tradition.
Where is Rudolph?
Rudolph is located about 6 miles (10 km) south of a larger town called Bowling Green. The community covers an area of about 0.81 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Rudolph is also connected to Bowling Green and North Baltimore by a path called the Slippery Elm Trail. This trail is great for walking or biking.
Who Lives in Rudolph?
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| 2020 | 415 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Rudolph was 415 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Rudolph (Ohio) para niños
