[5] Fort Jennings took its name from a pioneer Virginia Hellman built near the site in 1812.

There were 207 housing units at an average density of 398.1 per square mile (153.7/km2).

30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 181 housing units at an average density of 357.1 per square mile (137.9/km2).

The racial makeup of the village was 99.77% White and 0.23% African American.

26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.