Ohio’s small towns and quaint villages are really what make us “the heart of it all.” Wouldn’t you agree? If you live in a small Ohio town, you get it. There’s just no place like small town Ohio.
Here are 12 teeny, tiny towns in Ohio you might miss if you blink while driving through—and they’re downright delightful.
- New Bavaria
Nyttend/Wikimedia Commons Tucked away in Henry County you’ll find this quaint village, named after Germany’s Bavaria. With a population of just 99 (as of 2010), this small town is a peaceful, pleasant place to live.
- Sinking Spring
Alsopposea/Wikimedia Commons With approximately 130 residents, this small village in Highland County was named after a losing spring within the half-mile town. There’s also a brick, octagonal schoolhouse from the 1800s within Sinking Spring that’s really unique to see.
- Germantown
J Flerchinger/Wikimedia Commons One of the largest towns on our list, this Montgomery County town is home to about 5,500 residents. With strong German roots, it’s a charming town that was founded in 1804 by German-speaking settlers from Pennsylvania. Although it covers a little more than four square miles, there’s a lot of history to observe in Germantown.
- Center of the World
Zzzuucx/Wikimedia Commons Tucked away in northeast Ohio’s Trumubll County, a small unincorporated community called Center of the World is hiding. Supposedly, an investor had plans to make the community a significant economic center several years ago. However, overtime the nearby city of Warren became the regional hub, and Center of the World stayed humble and small.
- Waldo
Nyttend/Wikimedia Commons With a population of just a little more than 300, the tiny village of Waldo in Marion County is unexpectedly hiding a delicious secret. G & R Tavern is a must-stop when you’re in the area. For more than 50 years, it’s been the village’s best spot to eat and home to a world famous fried bologna sandwich you simply have to try.
- Winameg
Nyttend/Wikimedia Commons Fulton County is home to this quaint unincorporated community. It’s named after a Potawatomi Indian chief, and Council Oak marks the original meeting spot of the chief and white pioneer.
- Corning
Nyttend/Wikimedia Commons This quiet Perry County village is home to just a little less than 600 residents and covers about half of a mile. It’s a delightful place to call home and put down roots.
- South Webster
Nyttend/Wikimedia Commons Scioto County is home to this village of approximately 860 residents. Supposedly, this delightful small town hosts the Cornhole World Championship. (If you’re from this town, let us know what this is all about!)
- Montezuma
Nyttend/Wikimedia Commons Named after Montezuma of Mexico, this Mercer County village was established in the late 1800s. Its post office has been in operation since 1840. As of 2010, the tiny village was home to just 165 people.
- Venedocia
Nyttend/Wikimedia Commons A peaceful place to call home, this Van Wert County village is home to approximately 125 residents, (as of 2010.) Originally found by Welsh settlers, this tiny village’s post office has been in operation since the 1860s.
- Blakeslee
TheMichiganGolfer/Wikimedia Commons Named after a local attorney, this Williams County village is home to an exceptional family owned restaurant called Sam’s Place. Blakeslee is the epitome of small town charm and a true “half mile of smile.”
- Mantua
Nyttend/Wikimedia Commons First settled in 1798, Mantua was officially established in the 1840s and became a stop on the Cleveland and Mahoning Valley Railroad. Today, the Portage County village is home to about 1,050 residents and includes three properties on the National Register of Historic Places.
Are you from any of these small towns? What other great, small towns are there in Ohio? Share your thoughts with us!
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Tucked away in Henry County you’ll find this quaint village, named after Germany’s Bavaria. With a population of just 99 (as of 2010), this small town is a peaceful, pleasant place to live.
Alsopposea/Wikimedia Commons
With approximately 130 residents, this small village in Highland County was named after a losing spring within the half-mile town. There’s also a brick, octagonal schoolhouse from the 1800s within Sinking Spring that’s really unique to see.
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One of the largest towns on our list, this Montgomery County town is home to about 5,500 residents. With strong German roots, it’s a charming town that was founded in 1804 by German-speaking settlers from Pennsylvania. Although it covers a little more than four square miles, there’s a lot of history to observe in Germantown.
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Tucked away in northeast Ohio’s Trumubll County, a small unincorporated community called Center of the World is hiding. Supposedly, an investor had plans to make the community a significant economic center several years ago. However, overtime the nearby city of Warren became the regional hub, and Center of the World stayed humble and small.
With a population of just a little more than 300, the tiny village of Waldo in Marion County is unexpectedly hiding a delicious secret. G & R Tavern is a must-stop when you’re in the area. For more than 50 years, it’s been the village’s best spot to eat and home to a world famous fried bologna sandwich you simply have to try.
Fulton County is home to this quaint unincorporated community. It’s named after a Potawatomi Indian chief, and Council Oak marks the original meeting spot of the chief and white pioneer.
This quiet Perry County village is home to just a little less than 600 residents and covers about half of a mile. It’s a delightful place to call home and put down roots.
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Scioto County is home to this village of approximately 860 residents. Supposedly, this delightful small town hosts the Cornhole World Championship. (If you’re from this town, let us know what this is all about!)
Named after Montezuma of Mexico, this Mercer County village was established in the late 1800s. Its post office has been in operation since 1840. As of 2010, the tiny village was home to just 165 people.
A peaceful place to call home, this Van Wert County village is home to approximately 125 residents, (as of 2010.) Originally found by Welsh settlers, this tiny village’s post office has been in operation since the 1860s.
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Named after a local attorney, this Williams County village is home to an exceptional family owned restaurant called Sam’s Place. Blakeslee is the epitome of small town charm and a true “half mile of smile.”
First settled in 1798, Mantua was officially established in the 1840s and became a stop on the Cleveland and Mahoning Valley Railroad. Today, the Portage County village is home to about 1,050 residents and includes three properties on the National Register of Historic Places.
And for more small towns in Ohio, check out our previous article, 14 Small Towns In Rural Ohio That Are Downright Delightful.
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