[4][5] Woodsfield was founded in 1813 as seat of the newly formed Monroe County.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.02 square miles (5.23 km2), all land.

37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

When the plant in nearby Hannibal was closed in 2006, another blow was dealt to local employees and the economy.

That facility reopened by the end of 2006, although it no longer employs as large a staff as when it closed.

It is the largest school district by land area in the state of Ohio.

[12] Belmont College's Monroe County Center is located in Woodsfield.