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H.E. Fledderjohann House front and side
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New Knoxville, Ohio

New Knoxville is a village of 1,058 people in Auglaize County, Ohio, founded in 1836.

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Population1,058 -2.4% since 2019
Elevation902 ft 275 m
Founded1836
Land area1.0 sq mi
ZIP code45871
Nearest airportNeil Armstrong Airport (AXV) 1 mi

Why visit New Knoxville

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 1 park or trail in and around town.

Highlights include H.E. Fledderjohann Property.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 29 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About New Knoxville

New Knoxville is a village in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1836. The population was 946 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Wapakoneta, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area.

From the Wikipedia article New Knoxville, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks1

H.E. Fledderjohann Property

Museum · National Register of Historic Places

Building in Ohio, United States

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

New Knoxville Community Park

Park · 0.5 mi

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Churches and places of worship2

New Knoxville United Methodist Church

Church · Methodist

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First United Church of Christ

Church

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Schools, colleges and libraries9

New Knoxville High School

School

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New Bremen Elementary School

School · 4.7 mi

901 E Monroe St, New Bremen

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New Bremen High School

School · 4.7 mi

901 E Monroe St, New Bremen

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St Marys Memorial High School

School · 5.4 mi

2250 St Rt 66 N, Saint Marys

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St Marys West Intermediate School

School · 5.7 mi

1301 W High St, Saint Marys

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St. Marys East Primary School

School · 5.3 mi

650 Armstrong St, Saint Marys

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St. Marys Middle School

School · 5.4 mi

2250 St Rt 66 N, Saint Marys

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New Knoxville Community Library

Library

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New Knoxville Elementary School

School

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History

New Knoxville was platted in 1836. A post office called New Knoxville has been in operation since 1858.

New Knoxville's community historical society maintains a historical museum in the village consisting of six buildings. Three of the buildings in the "Heritage Center Complex" are listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of their place as the home and office of Dr. H.E. Fledderjohann, a leading member of the community at the turn of the twentieth century.

From the History section of New Knoxville, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Map of New Knoxville

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 2.8 in of rainFebruary: 2.3 in of rainMarch: 2.9 in of rainApril: 3.9 in of rainMay: 4.0 in of rainJune: 4.4 in of rainJuly: 4.6 in of rainAugust: 3.6 in of rainSeptember: 2.8 in of rainOctober: 2.9 in of rainNovember: 3.1 in of rainDecember: 2.6 in of rainJanuary: 34°FFebruary: 38°FMarch: 49°FApril: 63°FMay: 73°FJune: 81°FJuly: 84°FAugust: 82°FSeptember: 77°FOctober: 65°FNovember: 50°FDecember: 38°FJanuary: 19°FFebruary: 22°FMarch: 30°FApril: 40°FMay: 51°FJune: 60°FJuly: 63°FAugust: 61°FSeptember: 54°FOctober: 44°FNovember: 33°FDecember: 24°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan34°F19°F2.8 in10.8 in
Feb38°F22°F2.3 in7.1 in
Mar49°F30°F2.9 in4.1 in
Apr63°F40°F3.9 in0.5 in
May73°F51°F4.0 in0.0 in
Jun81°F60°F4.4 in0.0 in
Jul84°F63°F4.6 in0.0 in
Aug82°F61°F3.6 in0.0 in
Sep77°F54°F2.8 in0.0 in
Oct65°F44°F2.9 in0.1 in
Nov50°F33°F3.1 in1.3 in
Dec38°F24°F2.6 in4.9 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Celina 3 Ne (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$81,685median household income
$180,700median home value
$839median monthly rent
37.6median age
24.3%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
67.4%of homes are owner-occupied
18.7 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1825%18 to 3422%35 to 6434%65 and over18%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Auglaize County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2024-05-02: Tornadoes (Tornado)
  • 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2019-06-18: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide (Tornado)
  • 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
  • 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Neil Armstrong Airport (AXV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.

  • New Bremen 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
  • Anna 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
  • Fort Loramie 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
  • Maria Stein 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
  • Celina 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
  • Cridersville 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
  • Sidney 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
  • Lima 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
  • Lakeview 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
  • Elida 21 mi north, about 34 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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