Versailles, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Versailles is a village in Darke County
, Ohio
, United States
. It is the only village in Wayne Township
. The population was 2,589 at the 2000 census
. The proper local pronunciation of the name is "Ver Sales", with the accent on the second syllable.
. Versailles was originally named Jacksonville. However, as a large majority of early residents were of French descent
, it was suggested that the village's name be changed to "Versailles" in memory of their homeland. Versailles became the new name of the village in 1837.
, the village has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 2,589 people, 1,061 households, and 687 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,482.5 people per square mile (571.2/km2). There were 1,109 housing units at an average density of 635.0 per square mile (244.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.38% White, 0.04% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.12% from other races
, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.
There were 1,061 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples
living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $37,908, and the median income for a family was $47,717. Males had a median income of $32,440 versus $25,194 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $18,275. About 3.5% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.
, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
.
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Versailles High School, nicknamed the Tigers, has won state football titles in 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998, and 2003, with three state runners-up titles in 1988, 1996, and 2004. The Tigers also won a UPI State title in 1967 before Ohio had playoffs. Also, from 1993–1996, the football team won 54 consecutive games. Initially a state record, it is now second to Delphos St. John's High School
's 57 games. All these titles came under the tenure of head coach Al Hetrick, who was head coach from 1968 through 2005. The 1967 UPI title was under head coach John Lantz. Versailles HS is tied with St. Henry
High School for the most state championships in Ohio by a public school since the introduction of the current playoff system in 1972. Versailles has also won other numerous state championship titles. Versailles won the state championship in girls cross country both in 2003 and in 2007. The Girls basketball team won the state title in 2008 with a perfect record. All three schools are part of the Midwest Athletic Conference
.
Versailles High School is consistently ranked as one of the top public high schools in Ohio using state proficiency test scores. Strengths include a rigorous math and science based curriculum. Versailles is one of the largest school districts in Ohio based on land area and one of the smallest based on student population. Versailles has produced many engineers in both the national defense and the aerospace industry in the United States.
Darke County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 53,309 people, 20,419 households, and 14,905 families residing in the county. The population density was 89 people per square mile . There were 21,583 housing units at an average density of 36 per square mile...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It is the only village in Wayne Township
Wayne Township, Darke County, Ohio
Wayne Township is one of the twenty townships of Darke County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,349 people in the township, 1,760 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
. The population was 2,589 at the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
. The proper local pronunciation of the name is "Ver Sales", with the accent on the second syllable.
History
Founded in 1819, the village is named after the city of Versailles in FranceFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. Versailles was originally named Jacksonville. However, as a large majority of early residents were of French descent
French people
The French are a nation that share a common French culture and speak the French language as a mother tongue. Historically, the French population are descended from peoples of Celtic, Latin and Germanic origin, and are today a mixture of several ethnic groups...
, it was suggested that the village's name be changed to "Versailles" in memory of their homeland. Versailles became the new name of the village in 1837.
Geography
Versailles is located at 40.222964°N 84.485077°W. According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,589 people, 1,061 households, and 687 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,482.5 people per square mile (571.2/km2). There were 1,109 housing units at an average density of 635.0 per square mile (244.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.38% White, 0.04% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.12% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.
There were 1,061 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $37,908, and the median income for a family was $47,717. Males had a median income of $32,440 versus $25,194 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $18,275. About 3.5% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Versailles' municipal building, the Versailles Town Hall and Wayne Township HouseVersailles Town Hall and Wayne Township House
The Versailles Town Hall and Wayne Township House, located at 4 West Main Street in Versailles, Ohio, in the United States, is an historic brick town hall building built between 1875 and 1876 by joint resolution of the Versailles Village Council and the Wayne Township Trustees. It is also known as...
, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
.
Poultry Days
Versailles is also known for hosting its yearly Poultry Days festival on the second full weekend of June. The festival consists of crowning a "Ms. Chick"and "Little Miss Chick", a carnival, a parade, the production of over 23,000 slow roasted chicken dinners, and the Poultry Days Ultimate Frisbee tournament.Schools
There is one school building in Versailles. The building houses Elementery, Middle and Jr./Sr. High School. The new school was finished in 2010 and is still in the Versailles Exempted School district. The satellite school in North Star has been demolished and the students have been relocated to the new building. The schools new address is 280 Marker Road. The school was paid for by the Versailles people in tax dollars..
Versailles High School, nicknamed the Tigers, has won state football titles in 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998, and 2003, with three state runners-up titles in 1988, 1996, and 2004. The Tigers also won a UPI State title in 1967 before Ohio had playoffs. Also, from 1993–1996, the football team won 54 consecutive games. Initially a state record, it is now second to Delphos St. John's High School
St. John's High School (Delphos, Ohio)
St. John's High School is a Catholic private high school located in Delphos, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo.-Ohio High School Athletic Association state championships:* Football - 1997,1998,1999,2005,2008,2010...
's 57 games. All these titles came under the tenure of head coach Al Hetrick, who was head coach from 1968 through 2005. The 1967 UPI title was under head coach John Lantz. Versailles HS is tied with St. Henry
St. Henry, Ohio
St. Henry is a village in Mercer County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,271 at the 2000 census.-History:Located at the center of the village is St. Henry's Catholic Church. Completed in 1897, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.-Geography:St. Henry is located at...
High School for the most state championships in Ohio by a public school since the introduction of the current playoff system in 1972. Versailles has also won other numerous state championship titles. Versailles won the state championship in girls cross country both in 2003 and in 2007. The Girls basketball team won the state title in 2008 with a perfect record. All three schools are part of the Midwest Athletic Conference
Midwest Athletic Conference
The Midwest Athletic Conference is an OHSAA athletic league located in west-central Ohio formed in 1972. The Midwest Athletic Conference is among the elite conferences in the nation...
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Versailles High School is consistently ranked as one of the top public high schools in Ohio using state proficiency test scores. Strengths include a rigorous math and science based curriculum. Versailles is one of the largest school districts in Ohio based on land area and one of the smallest based on student population. Versailles has produced many engineers in both the national defense and the aerospace industry in the United States.