Hayesville is a village in Vermillion Township, Ashland County, Ohio, United States.

Lemuel Boulter was the original owner of the land that the village of Hayesville was formed.

A post office for the settlers was established in 1827 at Hayes Cross Roads.

Hayesville was laid out in Vermillion Township and plots were recorded in Mansfield, Ohio on October 26, 1830.

[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.74 square miles (1.92 km2), all land.

22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.