West Logan, Ohio

West Logan is a census-designated place in Hocking County, Ohio. The population was 912 at the 2020 census.[3] The community is located on the Hocking River between the city limits of Logan and U.S. Route 33.

West Logan, Ohio
CDP
West Logan, Ohio
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 39°32′17″N 82°25′43″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyHocking
Area
[1]
 • Total0.36 sq mi (0.95 km2)
 • Land0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
[2]
764 ft (233 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total912
 • Density2,540.39/sq mi (980.62/km2)
FIPS code39-83776
GNIS feature ID2396505[2]

History

West Logan was historically home to Falls Mill, a mill built in 1815 by former Ohio governor Thomas Worthington.[4] Falls Mill Bridge, connecting West Logan to the city of Logan through Ohio State Route 664, was named after the mill.[4]

West Logan formerly housed an alternative elementary school in the Logan-Hocking School District.[5][6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2), of which 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2) is water.[7]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020912—
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

References
  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Logan, Ohio
  3. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  4. Reporterggregory@logandaily.com, GRETCHEN GREGORYLogan Daily News. "Historic marker tells story of Falls Mill Bridge". Logan Daily News. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  5. "Logan-Hocking Schools". loganhocking.k12.oh.us. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  6. "Public Landing". oeds.ode.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  7. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.


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