Woodsfield, Ohio
Woodsfield is a village of 2,404 people in Monroe County, Ohio, founded in 1813.
Why visit Woodsfield
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Hollister-Parry House and Monroe Bank.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Woodsfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Woodsfield
Woodsfield is a village and the county seat of Monroe County, Ohio, United States, located about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Marietta. The population was 2,210 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Woodsfield, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Hollister-Parry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Woodsfield, Ohio
Monroe Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Ohio, United States of America
Monroe County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Local government building in the United States
William C. Mooney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship6
First United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Historic church in Woodsfield, Ohio, United States
History
Woodsfield was founded in 1813 as seat of the newly formed Monroe County. It was named for Archibald Woods. The village was incorporated in 1835.
From the History section of Woodsfield, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Woodsfield
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 38°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 73°F | 48°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 43°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hannibal Locks & Dam (15 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monroe County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 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
Glendale Fokker Field (GWV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Bethesda 18 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Caldwell 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Newport 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Byesville 27 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Devola 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Marietta 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Bridgeport 29 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Wheeling 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Cambridge 31 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Beverly 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Monroe Courthouse OH, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Woodsfield post office, 43793, Nyttend, Public domain
- UMC Woodsfield, Bwsmith84 at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Monroe Bank, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Mooney House 001, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Hollister Parry House, Bwsmith84, CC BY 3.0
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