Old Washington, Ohio

Old Washington is a village in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. The population was 279 at the 2010 census.

History

Old Washington was originally called Washington, and under the latter name was platted in 1805.

In July 1863, Old Washington was the site of a small engagement during the course of Morgan's Raid. In the course of their campaign through Ohio, the Confederate raiders appeared in several Guernsey County villages, including Old Washington, where they wreaked havoc before being caught by Union cavalry. The three Confederate dead are buried at the cemetery in Old Washington.

Geography

Old Washington is located at 40°2′14″N 81°26′27″W / 40.03722°N 81.44083°W / 40.03722; -81.44083 (40.037302, -81.440827).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.67 square miles (1.74 km²), all land.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 279 people, 111 households, and 86 families residing in the village. The population density was 416.4 inhabitants per square mile (160.8/km²). There were 119 housing units at an average density of 177.6 per square mile (68.6/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.9% White, 0.4% Native American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.