Winchester, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Winchester is a village in Adams County
, Ohio
, United States
. The population was 1,025 at the 2000 census. The name of the surrounding township
is also Winchester.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), of which, 2.66 square miles (6.9 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) of it (0.74%) is water.
of 2000, there were 1,025 people, 410 households, and 280 families residing in the village. The population density
was 381.8 people per square mile (147.7/km2). There were 448 housing units at an average density of 166.9 per square mile (64.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.02% White, 0.20% Native American, 0.39% Asian, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.
There were 410 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples
living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the village the population was spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $32,344, and the median income for a family was $36,750. Males had a median income of $33,036 versus $19,028 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $16,711. About 9.5% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over.
town in 1990. The marker reads:
Founded November 8, 1815 by General Joseph Darlington
and named for his Virginia birthplace. Winchester was incorporated in 1864 and later became the eastern terminus of the Cincinnati and Eastern Railway (1877-1880). The first locomotive to enter Winchester, the "Dick Thomson," was named after a local businessman who was largely responsible for building the railroad. Winchester was also the birthplace of Evellyn (longman) Batchelder, first woman sculptor to become a full academician at the National Academy of Design in 1919.
There is also an Ohio Historic Site in Winchester, the Dr. A. C. Lewis House. The Dr. A. C. Lewis home was built between 1845 and 1848. Dr. Lewis is considered the first resident physician of Winchester. He was a known abolitionist and used the house as a station on the underground railroad
.
restaurant moved into town: a Subway
opened in a small building next to the Marathon gas station on Route 136. Many locals were excited to see the new business place, saying that it was a sign of sure economic growth in the small town. There are two other restaurants in town, including Alice's Restaurant on Route 136 and S & S Dairy Bar on the northern side of town.
There is a Budget Host Inn in Winchester, a two-story motel
with 20 rooms and semi truck
parking.
Adams County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 27,330 people, 10,501 households, and 7,613 families residing in the county. The population density was 47 people per square mile . There were 11,822 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
, Ohio
Ohio
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 1,025 at the 2000 census. The name of the surrounding township
Township
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is also Winchester.
Geography
Winchester is located at 38.940248°N 83.653174°W (38.940248, -83.653174).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), of which, 2.66 square miles (6.9 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) of it (0.74%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,025 people, 410 households, and 280 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 381.8 people per square mile (147.7/km2). There were 448 housing units at an average density of 166.9 per square mile (64.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.02% White, 0.20% Native American, 0.39% Asian, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.
There were 410 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the village the population was spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $32,344, and the median income for a family was $36,750. Males had a median income of $33,036 versus $19,028 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the village was $16,711. About 9.5% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over.
History
Winchester has an Ohio Historical Marker honoring the founding of the town. It was declared a historical OhioOhio
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town in 1990. The marker reads:
Founded November 8, 1815 by General Joseph Darlington
Joseph Darlington
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and named for his Virginia birthplace. Winchester was incorporated in 1864 and later became the eastern terminus of the Cincinnati and Eastern Railway (1877-1880). The first locomotive to enter Winchester, the "Dick Thomson," was named after a local businessman who was largely responsible for building the railroad. Winchester was also the birthplace of Evellyn (longman) Batchelder, first woman sculptor to become a full academician at the National Academy of Design in 1919.
There is also an Ohio Historic Site in Winchester, the Dr. A. C. Lewis House. The Dr. A. C. Lewis home was built between 1845 and 1848. Dr. Lewis is considered the first resident physician of Winchester. He was a known abolitionist and used the house as a station on the underground railroad
Underground Railroad
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.
Local businesses
In the fall of 2006, Winchester's first fast foodFast food
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restaurant moved into town: a Subway
Subway (restaurant)
Subway is an American restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor's Associates, Inc. . Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with 35,519 restaurants in 98 countries and territories as of October 25th, 2011...
opened in a small building next to the Marathon gas station on Route 136. Many locals were excited to see the new business place, saying that it was a sign of sure economic growth in the small town. There are two other restaurants in town, including Alice's Restaurant on Route 136 and S & S Dairy Bar on the northern side of town.
There is a Budget Host Inn in Winchester, a two-story motel
Motel
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with 20 rooms and semi truck
Semi-trailer truck
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parking.