Beatosu, Ohio

Beatosu is a rural town in Fulton County, Ohio. It is located 40 miles west of Toledo. As of 2026, Beatosu has a population of 87 residents.

History

Beatosu was founded in 1978. Its name was chosen by the fanbase of the Michigan Wolverines, who are the rival team to Ohio State University, commonly known as OSU.

In 2003, John Doe Jr., an eighteen year old high school senior, became the first resident of Beatosu to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Doe was later killed in action in 2005 while serving in the War in Iraq. He has since become the unofficial town hero for Beatosu. In 2014, the town’s Main Street was renamed to John Doe Boulevard in his memory.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Beatosu has a population of 94 residents. This population number declined to 87 by 2026. In 2020 census, there were 81 people who identified as Non-Hispanic White. The remaining 13 residents in the 2020 census were African-American.

Politics

Beatosu is becoming one of the most liberal-leaning towns in Fulton County, Ohio. The last Republican to win the town was George W. Bush, who carried the town in his 2004 re-election campaign.

Presidential Election Results (since 2004)

Notable People

• John Doe Jr. (1985 – 2005), U.S. Marine killed in the Iraq War.