Waynesville, Ohio facts for kids
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Waynesville, Ohio
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Central Waynesville
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2) |
| • Land | 2.36 sq mi (6.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,669 |
| • Density | 1,129.50/sq mi (436.18/km2) |
| Area codes | 513 |
| FIPS code | 39-82418 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400117 |
Waynesville is a small village located in Warren County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 2,669 people lived there. The village is named after General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, a famous American soldier.
Waynesville is known for its many antique shops. It also hosts a popular annual sauerkraut festival. The village is found where two main roads, U.S. Route 42 and State Route 73, meet. Just 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Waynesville, you can find Caesar Creek State Park, a great place for outdoor activities.
The village has a public library called the Mary L. Cook Public Library. In 2005, this library had over 67,000 books and magazines. It loaned out more than 203,000 items to its 8,000 members.
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Geography of Waynesville
Waynesville covers a total area of about 2.39 square miles (6.19 km2). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
The Little Miami River is the only river that flows through the village of Waynesville.
History of Waynesville
Waynesville was first planned out in the year 1796. It was given its name to honor General “Mad” Anthony Wayne. Many of the first people to build up Waynesville were Quakers, a religious group. A post office has been open in Waynesville since 1804, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 439 | — | |
| 1840 | 592 | 34.9% | |
| 1850 | 744 | 25.7% | |
| 1860 | 829 | 11.4% | |
| 1870 | 745 | −10.1% | |
| 1880 | 793 | 6.4% | |
| 1890 | 704 | −11.2% | |
| 1900 | 723 | 2.7% | |
| 1910 | 705 | −2.5% | |
| 1920 | 668 | −5.2% | |
| 1930 | 697 | 4.3% | |
| 1940 | 833 | 19.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,016 | 22.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,298 | 27.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,638 | 26.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,796 | 9.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,949 | 8.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,558 | 31.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,834 | 10.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,669 | −5.8% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
The chart above shows how Waynesville's population has changed over many years. In 2010, there were 2,834 people living in the village. These people lived in 1,128 homes.
Most of the people living in Waynesville are White. A small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people are also from two or more different racial backgrounds. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Waynesville had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes were married couples living together. The average age of people in the village was about 41.6 years old.
Famous People from Waynesville
- Seth W. Brown: He was a Congressman who served from 1897 to 1901.
- John Evans: He helped start two important universities, Northwestern University and the University of Denver. He also served as the Governor of Colorado.
- William R. Hoel: He was an officer in the United States Navy during the Civil War.
- Harvey A. Surface: He was a zoologist, someone who studies animals. He also served as a state congressman.
See also
In Spanish: Waynesville (Ohio) para niños
