Frazeysburg, Ohio

Frazeysburg is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States, along Wakatomika Creek. The population was 1,326 at the 2010 census.

Frazeysburg is home to the world's largest apple basket, which is located on the Longaberger homestead.

History

Frazeysburg was originally called Knoxville, and under the latter name was laid out in 1827. The town site was sold in 1828 to Samuel Frazey, and named for him. A post office called Frazeysburg has been in operation since 1837. The village was incorporated in 1868.

Geography

Frazeysburg is located at 40°7′6″N 82°7′5″W / 40.11833°N 82.11806°W / 40.11833; -82.11806 (40.118289, -82.118082).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.92 square miles (2.38 km²), all land.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,326 people, 525 households, and 369 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,441.3 inhabitants per square mile (556.5/km²). There were 592 housing units at an average density of 643.5 per square mile (248.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.6% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.