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.

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.

Geography

New Knoxville is located at (40.494233, -84.317260). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 879 people, 355 households, and 250 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 382 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 98.6% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 355 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the village was 39.4 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census

Sister village

  • Ladbergen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

A lot of immigrants originating from the German village of Ladbergen settled down in the area around New Knoxville with which a town partnership was established. These immigrants became the ancestors of large numbers of residents of New Knoxville and the surrounding area, including Washington Township/Wapakoneta native Neil Armstrong. Closer relations between the two villages have been fostered by journeys by residents of both communities to the other. For the New Knoxville sesquicentennial in 1986, approximately 100 Ladbergen residents traveled to New Knoxville to join in the celebration.

New Knoxville's neighboring municipalities, Wapakoneta and Saint Marys, are sister cities with Ladbergen's neighbors Lengerich and Lienen, respectively.

Notable people

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  • Evan Eschmeyer, professional basketball player
  • Victor Paul Wierwille, Christian minister

References

  • Village website
  • Southwestern Auglaize Chamber of Commerce
  • New Knoxville Methodist Church