Electricity Rates in Chauncey, OH

History of Chauncey

Chauncey was laid out in 1839, and named after Elihu Chauncey, a partner in a firm that owned several local salt springs. A post office called Chauncey has been in operation since 1838.The village became an early hub for salt production, but by the late 19th century, its economy shifted toward deep coal mining along Sunday Creek. Chauncey’s population grew alongside the coal industry, drawing workers from across Appalachia.In 1932, striking miners opposed wage cuts imposed by the New York Coal Company and sabotaged a section of track near Mine #25. The National Guard was deployed. One miner was killed, and several were injured — an incident that became known locally as the “Chauncey War.”In 2022, a state historical marker was placed in honor of the "Chauncey Boys" — three local men who served in the Union Army during the Civil War, two of whom are buried in Nye Cemetery.

Chauncey by the Numbers

Population

822

Median Age

47.3 yrs

Median Household Income

$36,356/yr

Median Home Value

$74,000

Homeownership Rate

60%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)