Amesville, Ohio
Village · Population 168 · #842 in Ohio
About Amesville
Amesville is a tiny community in southeastern Ohio counting 168 people who proudly call it home.
Amesville holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 730 residents per square mile.
📰 Amesville News Today
- Amesville seeks new restaurant for historic location Athens County Independent · Jun 8
- Dorothy Glass Obituary (2026) - Amesville, OH - The Athens Messenger Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Ohio's Hidden Village Is A Peaceful Hill Town Brimming With Artisan Crafts And Tranquility islands.com · Jan 15
- Gary W. Hines Athens County Independent · Feb 11
- Lawrence Kamody Obituary (2026) - Amesville, OH - The Athens Messenger Legacy obituary · May 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Amesville Unique
- The only place in America named Amesville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.23 sq mi.
- Positioned in southeastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Amesville
- Baker Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Canaan Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Marietta Run Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Amesville
- Amesville Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)168
Rank in state#842 of 923
Land area0.23 sq mi
Density730/sq mi
Coordinates39.4013, -81.9552