Seaman, Ohio facts for kids
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Seaman, Ohio
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Location in Adams County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
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| • Total | 973 |
| • Density | 911.90/sq mi (351.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45679
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-71206 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399778 |
Seaman is a small village located in Adams County, Ohio, United States. It is part of Scott Township. In 2020, about 973 people lived there.
The village is easy to reach by road. Ohio State Route 247 goes right through Seaman. It is also very close to Ohio State Route 32, which is a big four-lane highway. This highway, called the Appalachian Highway, connects Seaman to the city of Cincinnati. There is a traffic light where Routes 32 and 247 meet.
Seaman has important services for its residents. Students attend North Adams High School. The village is also served by the Adams County/Ohio Valley School District. For reading and learning, there is the North Adams Public Library. This library is a branch of the Adams County Public Library. Seaman is also home to a modern hospital, the Adams County Regional Medical Center.
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History of Seaman Village
Seaman was founded in 1888. This happened when a railroad line was built to that spot. The railroad was originally called the Cincinnati & Eastern Railroad. Today, it is known as the Cincinnati Eastern Railroad (CCET). The village got its name from a local family, the Seaman family, who lived in the area.
Geography of Seaman
Seaman is a small village that covers about 1.07 square miles (2.76 square kilometers) of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, all of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes in Seaman
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| 1920 | 553 | — | |
| 1930 | 717 | 29.7% | |
| 1940 | 726 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 736 | 1.4% | |
| 1960 | 714 | −3.0% | |
| 1970 | 866 | 21.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,039 | 20.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,013 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,039 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 944 | −9.1% | |
| 2020 | 973 | 3.1% | |
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Seaman's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Seaman had 944 people living there. There were 368 households and 254 families. The village had about 882 people per square mile. There were also 425 housing units.
Most of the people living in Seaman were White (99.9%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 26.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 16.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 35.5 years.
Adams County Regional Medical Center
Seaman is home to the Adams County Regional Medical Center. This hospital is located at 230 Medical Center Drive. It used to be called Adams County Hospital and was in West Union. However, it was renamed and moved to its current location in Seaman in 2007.
Famous People from Seaman
- Julie Salamon is an author who grew up in Seaman. She used to be a movie critic for the Wall Street Journal. She also worked as a journalist for the New York Times.
Images for kids
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An aerial view of Seaman from the south.
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A sign showing the village limit of Seaman.
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The water tower in Seaman.
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The Adams County Regional Medical Center building.
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The Adams County Cancer Center.
See also
In Spanish: Seaman (Ohio) para niños
