Arcanum, Ohio

About Arcanum

Arcanum is a small town in western Ohio with an estimated population of 2,333.

Officially, Arcanum is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,823 residents per square mile.

📰 Arcanum News Today

• Michael "Mike" Elwood Gray Obituary Jul 4, 2026 Tribute Funeral Homes · Jul 4
• Arcanum Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 9
• Neighbors rescue family dog from Arcanum house fire WKEF · May 22
• Arcanum Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• VBS coming to the Arcanum area Daily Advocate · May 25

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Arcanum Unique

• The only place in America named Arcanum — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Arcanum

• Huston's Restaurant & Catering — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Arcanum

• Ivester Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Arcanum

• Arcanum Early Learning Center
• Arcanum Elementary School
• Arcanum High School
• Butler Middle School
• Franklin Monroe Elementary School
• Franklin Monroe High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Arcanum

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