Willshire, Ohio facts for kids
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Willshire, Ohio
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 Willshire, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Willshire, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Van Wert |
| Township | Willshire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 405 |
| • Density | 1,147.31/sq mi (442.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45898
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399703 |
Willshire is a small village located in Van Wert County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 405 people lived there. Willshire is part of the larger Van Wert, Ohio area.
The village is very close to the border between Ohio and Indiana, only about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) away. The St. Mary's River flows along the eastern side of the village.
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History of Willshire Village
Willshire was started in 1822 by a person named Captain James Riley. He named the village after an English man, William Willshire, who helped save him when Captain Riley was held captive in Africa.
The village has had a post office since it was founded in 1822. For a time, Willshire was even the very first county seat for Van Wert County. This means it was the main town where the county government was located.
Willshire's Geography
Willshire is a small village in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.37 square miles (0.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Willshire has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1850:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 147 | — | |
| 1860 | 131 | −10.9% | |
| 1870 | 268 | 104.6% | |
| 1880 | 508 | 89.6% | |
| 1890 | 566 | 11.4% | |
| 1900 | 560 | −1.1% | |
| 1910 | 653 | 16.6% | |
| 1920 | 546 | −16.4% | |
| 1930 | 506 | −7.3% | |
| 1940 | 513 | 1.4% | |
| 1950 | 567 | 10.5% | |
| 1960 | 601 | 6.0% | |
| 1970 | 623 | 3.7% | |
| 1980 | 564 | −9.5% | |
| 1990 | 541 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 463 | −14.4% | |
| 2010 | 397 | −14.3% | |
| 2020 | 405 | 2.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 397 people living in Willshire. These people lived in 162 homes, and 109 of these were families. Most of the people living in the village were White (97.7%).
The average age of people in Willshire in 2010 was about 41 years old. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old.
Education in Willshire
Students in Willshire attend Parkway Local Schools. These schools are located in a nearby town called Rockford, Ohio.
Willshire also has its own public library. It is a branch of the Brumback Library, which helps provide books and learning resources to the community.
See also
In Spanish: Willshire (Ohio) para niños
