Stony Ridge, Ohio facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stony Ridge, Ohio
CDP
The Empire House
Location of Stony Ridge, Ohio
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Wood
Area
• Total	1.70 sq mi (4.41 km2)
• Land	1.70 sq mi (4.41 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	646 ft (197 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	434
• Density	254.69/sq mi (98.35/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	43463
Area code(s)	419
FIPS code	39-74846
GNIS feature ID	2628974

Stony Ridge is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government uses for gathering information about people, but it is not a formally organized town or city.

Stony Ridge is located in the northwestern part of Troy Township, which is in Wood County. In 2020, about 434 people lived there. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 43463.

History of Stony Ridge

Stony Ridge was officially planned and mapped out in 1872. This process, called "platting," means that the streets and land lots were drawn on a map. The area was given the name Stony Ridge because the ground there was quite rocky.

Even before it was officially mapped, Stony Ridge had a post office. This post office has been helping people send and receive mail since 1837. This shows that people were living and communicating in the area long before it was formally laid out.

Geography and Location

Stony Ridge is situated where two major U.S. highways, Route 20 and Route 23, run together. This means they share the same road for a short distance. The community is found at the intersection of Stony Ridge Road and East Broadway.

The area of Stony Ridge covers about 4.4 square kilometers (or 1.7 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.

Community Life

Even though it's a small place, Stony Ridge has several important community spots. These include:

• A branch of the Pemberville Public Library, where people can borrow books and use computers.
• A community park, which is a great place for outdoor activities and gatherings.
• Two churches: Stony Ridge United Methodist Church and St. John's Lutheran Church.

Population Information

The number of people living in Stony Ridge is counted every ten years by the United States Census. This helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.

In 2020, the population of Stony Ridge was 434 people. This information helps local planners and leaders make decisions about services needed in the community.

See also

In Spanish: Stony Ridge (Ohio) para niños