River Styx, Ohio
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River Styx is an unincorporated community
in Medina County, Ohio
, United States
, at latitude 41.057 and longitude -81.8. River Styx is located 4.5 miles from Wadsworth
and 6.5 miles from Medina
.
There is a cemetery that was established as a pioneer homestead graveyard in 1821.
The River Styx Market is located at the center on route 57 also known as Wadsworth Road. Other Roads in the place are Styx Hill Road heading west, and River Styx Road heading south.
The primary building is the River Styx Market, at the base of Styx Hill.
Along Rt. 57, a dam is noticeable to the north. Behind which is a preserved swamp.
The history of River Styx lies in the first settlers in the early 1800s. Folklore has it that it is named so because, when these first settlers had arrived, the area inhabited much rattle snakes and bear. Appropriately, they called it River Styx, the mythical river between the living world and the Greek underworld. Ironically, in order to come to River Styx via Route 57, one must cross River Styx, a small creek that cuts through the lowland of the valley.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Medina County, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, United States
United States
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, at latitude 41.057 and longitude -81.8. River Styx is located 4.5 miles from Wadsworth
Wadsworth, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,437 people, 7,276 households, and 5,144 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,940.5 people per square mile . There were 7,613 housing units at an average density of 801.3/sq mi...
and 6.5 miles from Medina
Medina, Ohio
In the city the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males...
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There is a cemetery that was established as a pioneer homestead graveyard in 1821.
The River Styx Market is located at the center on route 57 also known as Wadsworth Road. Other Roads in the place are Styx Hill Road heading west, and River Styx Road heading south.
The primary building is the River Styx Market, at the base of Styx Hill.
Along Rt. 57, a dam is noticeable to the north. Behind which is a preserved swamp.
The history of River Styx lies in the first settlers in the early 1800s. Folklore has it that it is named so because, when these first settlers had arrived, the area inhabited much rattle snakes and bear. Appropriately, they called it River Styx, the mythical river between the living world and the Greek underworld. Ironically, in order to come to River Styx via Route 57, one must cross River Styx, a small creek that cuts through the lowland of the valley.
External links
- http://openlibrary.org/b/OL5295649M/River_Styx_Ohio_and_other_poemsThe River Styx, Ohio, and other poems, by Mary OliverMary OliverMary Oliver is an American poet who has won the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. The New York Times described her as "far and away, this country's [America's] best-selling poet".-Early life:...
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