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Sherrodsville, Ohio
Village
Village hall
Village hall
Location of Sherrodsville, Ohio
Location of Sherrodsville, Ohio
Location of Sherrodsville in Carroll County
Location of Sherrodsville in Carroll County
Country United States
State Ohio
County Carroll
Area
 • Total 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2)
 • Land 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
906 ft (276 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 222
 • Density 702.53/sq mi (271.62/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44675
Area code(s) 740
FIPS code 39-72242
GNIS feature ID 2399804

Sherrodsville is a small village located in southwestern Carroll County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 222 people. Sherrodsville is part of the larger Canton–Massillon metropolitan area.

A Look Back at Sherrodsville

Sherrodsville was first planned and built in 1882. It was named after Charles Sherrod, who was the original owner of the land where the village now stands. In 1911, a very big fire happened in the village. This fire sadly burned down 23 buildings.

Where is Sherrodsville?

Sherrodsville is located near a stream called Conotton Creek. The village covers a total area of about 0.82 square kilometers (0.32 square miles), and all of this area is land.

You can find Sherrodsville where two main roads meet: State Route 39 and State Route 212. A railway line, which is now the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway, also passes through Sherrodsville. This railway used to be known as the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad.

How Many People Live Here?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 893
1900 926 3.7%
1910 721 −22.1%
1920 377 −47.7%
1930 361 −4.2%
1940 333 −7.8%
1950 426 27.9%
1960 480 12.7%
1970 400 −16.7%
1980 396 −1.0%
1990 284 −28.3%
2000 316 11.3%
2010 304 −3.8%
2020 222 −27.0%

The population of Sherrodsville has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 304 people living in the village. About 98.4% of the people were White, and a small number were Native American or from other backgrounds.

Most households in 2010 were families, with many having children under 18. The average age of people living in Sherrodsville was about 36.5 years old.

Learning in Sherrodsville

Public schools in Sherrodsville are part of the Conotton Valley Union Local School District. Younger students attend Sherrodsville Elementary School, which teaches grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. Older students go to Conotton Valley High School, which serves grades 7 through 12.

Famous People from Sherrodsville

One notable person from Sherrodsville is Edmund Rowe. He served as a United States Representative (a member of the U.S. Congress) from 1943 to 1945.

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