West Union is a village in Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,903 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Adams County^GR6. Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. ...

West Union is served by the Adams County Public Library. Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. ...

Geography

West Union is located at 38°47′38″N, 83°32′37″W (38.793979, -83.543500)^GR1. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.7 km² (2.6 mi²). None of it is covered with water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,903 people, 1,242 households, and 757 families residing in the village. The population density was 436.1/km² (1,130.4/mi²). There were 1,373 housing units at an average density of 206.3/km² (534.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.11% White, 0.24% African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 1,242 households out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.81. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...

In the village the population was spread out with 22.0% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 76.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $20,566, and the median income for a family was $25,531. Males had a median income of $25,104 versus $19,107 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,301. About 15.8% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

History

West Union started as an Amish settlement. There are still many Amish communities in the area. The Amish (IPA: ) are an Anabaptist Christian denomination in the United States and Canada (Ontario and Manitoba) that are known for their plain dress and limited use of modern conveniences such as automobiles and electricity. ...

West Union was established as the county seat of Adams County in 1804. The original county seat was Manchester up to that time. It is situated several miles from the Ohio River in the center of Adams County.

West Union has always been a fairly isolated community and the only county seat in Ohio that never had a train running through it during the railroad boom of the mid-1800's.

Nearby Seaman, Ohio is the birthplace of the sport of crockey. The first crockey championship was held in 1997 in West Union. Seaman is a village located in Adams County, Ohio. ...

West Union is a "dry town." No sales of alcoholic beverages are permitted, though they are available at nearby Manchester, Ohio, as well as other towns in and around Adams County. Manchester is a village located in Adams County, Ohio. ...

West Union is the birthplace of Carl Brown.

Trivia

The city of Union, Ohio in Montgomery County, Ohio and Miami County, Ohio actually lies about 100 miles west of West Union. west union was not started as a amish community West Union Is the home of Broadcaster Brad Rolfe Union is a city located in Montgomery and Miami counties in Ohio. ... Montgomery County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Miami County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ...

Eli Osman's Hometown

Tourist Info

West Union is home of one of Ohio's active Amish communities. One of the most popular Amish attractions in West Union is the Miller's Bakery, Furniture, and Bulk Foods on Wheat Ridge Road.

There are several historical Buildings in West Union including Governor Thomas Kirker, Homestead, a historical residence of the second Ohio governor; The Olde Wayside Inn, a former saloon and actively working inn; The Treber Inn, one of the oldest documented buildings in Ohio; West Union United Presbyterian Church, the oldest church still used as a church; and The William Lafferty Memorial Funeral and Carriage Collection, a funeral home with a funeral carriage and vehicle museum.

West Union also is home to the Kirker Covered Bridge and Kirker Barn, an Ohio Bicentennial Barn.

Wilson's Soldier's Monument, to recognize the soldiers from Adams County that served in the Civil War, is found in front of the Wilson's Children's Home, a once functioning orphanage in West Union.

West Union has a few parks, nature preserves, and trails including Adams Lake State Park, Adams Lake Prairie State Nature Preserve, Chaparral Prairie State Nature Preserve, Johnson Ridge State Nature Preserve, Buzzardroost Rock Preserve, Edge of Appalachia Preserve, Lynx Prairie Preserve, Whiskey Trail Adams County Historical Society, Zanes Trace Trail, and Underground Railroad Trail.

National Geographic Traveler named Murphin Ridge Inn in West Union one of the 54 great inns in America. It is a country Inn in the heart of Amish country featuring ten guest rooms.

External links

• Peoples Defender Local Newspaper
• West Union High School/ Adams County Schools
• Ohio History--West Union,OH
• Adams County Public Library
• Adams County Travel and Visitors Bureau
• Kirker Barn

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