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Monroeville, Ohio

Monroeville is a village in Huron County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,300 at the 2020 census.

History
Monroeville was originally called Monroe, and under the latter name was laid out in 1817. The village was named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States. Its name was later changed to its current form by postal authorities. Monroeville was incorporated as a village in 1868.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.43 sqmi, of which 1.40 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

An unincorporated community known as North Monroeville exists in Erie County. As the name suggests, the community is directly north of Monroeville.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,400 people, 528 households, and 368 families living in the village. The population density was 1000.0 PD/sqmi. There were 577 housing units at an average density of 412.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 528 households, of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.3% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the village was 34.5 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,433 people, 523 households, and 384 families living in the village. The population density was 1,001.3 PD/sqmi. There were 553 housing units at an average density of 386.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.53% White, 0.07% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.28% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 523 households, out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $43,558, and the median income for a family was $49,669. Males had a median income of $32,708 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,651. About 4.2% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Ethlyn T. Clough, newspaper publisher, editor
 * Steve Moore, Basketball Coach
 * Logan Stieber, Wrestler

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New London, Ohio

New London is a village in Huron County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,416 at the 2020 census.

History
The first permanent settlement at New London was made in 1816. Previously known as Ferretville in the early 19th century, the village was named after New London, Connecticut, the native home of a share of the early settlers. New London was incorporated in 1853.

Geography
The village has a total area of 2.54 sqmi, of which 2.21 sqmi is land and 0.33 sqmi is water. New London is bound to the north, west, and east by New London Township, and to the south by Ruggles Township in Ashland County. The village is located 24 mi south of Lake Erie.

Cultural geography
New London's economy is closely tied to agriculture and manufacturing. Although well within the Great Lakes region (a sub region of the Midwest) and arguably located at the center of the Rust Belt, significant influences from New England and the South have contributed to New London's cultural identity. The village was founded by settlers from Connecticut (and to a lesser extent other parts of the Northeast) along with neighboring communities in the Firelands in the early nineteenth century. The village's New England heritage is most evident in its architecture, the names of local families, and the presence of a village green (a common characteristic of many cities and towns in Northern Ohio).

In the mid twentieth century, at the climax of the manufacturing boom in the Great Lakes region, New London welcomed an influx of new residents from the Appalachian South - primarily Eastern Kentucky - to work in fields and factories locally and in nearby metropolitan Cleveland. Today, the influence of these Southerners is most evident in the hospitality and kindness of New London's residents, and the close-knit community that has grown up in the midst of such diversity.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,461 people, 960 households, and 649 families living in the village. The population density was 1113.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,103 housing units at an average density of 499.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.8% White, 1.8% African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 960 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the village was 37.4 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,696 people, 1,030 households, and 701 families living in the village. The population density was 1,281.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,106 housing units at an average density of 525.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.88% White, 2.52% African American, 0.19% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.

There were 1,030 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,813, and the median income for a family was $36,360. Males had a median income of $31,133 versus $22,857 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,509. About 10.3% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Philip Johnson, architect
 * Robin Meade, television personality
 * Joseph Simon Newman, entrepreneur, inventor, poet
 * Glenora Richards, painter

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North Fairfield, Ohio

North Fairfield is a village in Huron County, Ohio, United States. The population was 465 at the 2020 census.

North Fairfield is served by a branch of the Willard Memorial Library.

History
A post office called North Fairfield has been in operation since 1828. The village derives its name from Fairfield Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.46 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 560 people, 182 households, and 141 families living in the village. The population density was 1217.4 PD/sqmi. There were 202 housing units at an average density of 439.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.8% White, 0.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 182 households, of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.5% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.45.

The median age in the village was 32.9 years. 31.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 9.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 573 people, 178 households, and 153 families living in the village. The population density was 1,229.2 PD/sqmi. There were 190 housing units at an average density of 407.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.16% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 1.22% from other races, and 2.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.93% of the population.

There were 178 households, out of which 48.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.0% were non-families. 11.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 113.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,923, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $17,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,557. About 6.0% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Norwalk, Ohio

Norwalk is a city in and the county seat of Huron County, Ohio, United States. The population was 17,068 at the 2020 census. The city is the center of the Norwalk micropolitan area and part of the Cleveland–Akron–Canton combined statistical area. Norwalk is located approximately 10 mi south of Lake Erie, 51 mi west/southwest of Cleveland, 59 mi southeast of Toledo, and 58 mi west/northwest of Akron.

History
On July 11, 1779, Norwalk, Connecticut, was burned by British Loyalists under Lieutenant-general William Tryon. In 1800, the U.S. federal government gave an area in the Connecticut Western Reserve as compensation; and in 1806, 13 men arrived to make the first survey of what would be called the Firelands.

Between 1806 and 1810, many families made the trip to look over land they had purchased in the Firelands. During the War of 1812, because of the fear of British and Indian raids, settlement of the Huron County area came almost to a standstill. However, in 1815, Platt Benedict of Danbury, Connecticut, visited and examined the present site of Norwalk. He returned to Danbury and purchased 1300 acre of land with an eye toward establishing a town.

In July 1817, Benedict returned to Norwalk with his family and immediately built a house. This was the first permanent residence established within the limits of Norwalk. In May 1818, the county seat was successfully removed from Avery, Ohio, to Norwalk.

Benedict was the first white permanent settler in Norwalk, when he came with his wife, Sarah DeForest, and their children. His descendants remained prominent in the area. On January 19, 1936, the Sandusky Daily Register published the obituary of John L. Severance, the multi-millionaire businessman and Standard Oil founding member. In the obituary, he is listed as "a great grandson of Platt Benedict, one of the founders of [Norwalk, Ohio]".

Among the earliest settlers of Norwalk were other men of wealth and education. They brought with them not only the customs, but also the architecture of New England. Many of their homes are still standing today. In 1881, Norwalk's population reached the required minimum to incorporate as a city, and the City of Norwalk dates from April 12, 1881.

The gastroenteritis-causing virus norovirus is named after the city. It was initially named the "Norwalk Agent". The virus was discovered via electron microscopy of a stool sample from the town in 1972.

Geography
Norwalk is located at the center of the Firelands, a subregion of the Connecticut Western Reserve. The subregion's name recalls the founding of the area as one for settlers from cities in Connecticut that were largely destroyed by fire during the Revolutionary War. Several locations in the Firelands were named in honor of those cities, including Danbury, Greenwich, Groton, New Haven, New London, Norwalk, Norwich, and Ridgefield. Other locations were named for the settlers, including Clarksfield, Perkins, and Sherman.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.15 sqmi, of which 8.87 sqmi is land and 0.28 sqmi is water. The city of Norwalk is bound by Norwalk Township in each direction and a small portion of the west side is bound by Ridgefield Township. The city is located approximately 12 mi south of Lake Erie.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 17,012 people, 6,764 households, and 4,385 families living in the city. The population density was 1917.9 PD/sqmi. There were 7,446 housing units at an average density of 839.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 1.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 3.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.2% of the population.

There were 6,764 households, of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 16,238 people, 6,377 households and 4,234 families living in the city. The population density was 1,950.3 PD/sqmi. There were 6,687 housing units at an average density of 803.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.53% White, 1.95% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 1.86% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.82% of the population.

There were 6,377 households, of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.06.

Age distribution was 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median household income was $37,778, and the median family income was $45,789. Males had a median income of $36,582 versus $22,165 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,519. About 6.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Due to city annexations and previously determined school district boundaries, Norwalk is served by four public school districts. The majority of the city is served by the Norwalk City School District. Outlying portions of the city are also served by the Edison Local, Monroeville Local and Western Reserve Local School Districts.

Norwalk is also home to multiple religious schools, including Norwalk Catholic Schools / Saint Paul High School (Roman Catholic), and Trinity Christian Academy.

Transportation
Interstates 80 and 90, also known as the Ohio Turnpike, are approximately 3.5 mi north of Norwalk's city limits with an interchange at U.S. Route 250. The U.S. highways that run through Norwalk include U.S. Route 20 and U.S. Route 250. State highways that run through Norwalk include Ohio State Route 13, State Route 18, and State Route 61. Furthermore, State Route 601 is an alternate two-lane highway that acts as a de facto eastern bypass of Norwalk and US 250, running from State Route 113 at Milan to State Route 18 southeast of Norwalk.

Norwalk's general aviation needs are met by Huron County Airport.

One active freight railroad line runs through Norwalk, the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad.

Notable people

 * Fred Baker — founder of Scripps Institution of Oceanography
 * Alice Rufie Jordan Blake — first female law graduate at Yale
 * Paul Brown — Hall of Fame American football coach
 * Ray Gandolf — sportscaster
 * Lefty Grove — Hall of Fame baseball pitcher
 * Ron Hackenberger — car collector, with 700 vehicles in Norwalk
 * Frank Avery Hutchins — librarian
 * Ban Johnson — first president of baseball's American League
 * George Kennan — journalist and critic of the Russian exile system
 * Vahdah Olcott-Bickford — classical guitarist
 * Dennis A. Reed — member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Stephen M. Young — Ohio U.S. Senator and House member

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Wakeman, Ohio

Wakeman is a village in Huron County, Ohio, United States, along the Vermilion River. Its namesake was Jesup Wakeman, an early settler of Fairfield County, Connecticut, who was involved in western land speculation between 1800 and 1840. The population was 990 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.85 sqmi, of which 0.83 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water. The surface of Wakeman and the surrounding township is generally rolling. The soil is sandy and loamy with more clay content in some portions of the land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,047 people, 402 households, and 288 families living in the village. The population density was 1261.4 PD/sqmi. There were 441 housing units at an average density of 531.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 402 households, of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.4% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the village was 36.7 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 951 people, 359 households, and 268 families living in the village. The population density was 1,195.9 PD/sqmi. There were 374 housing units at an average density of 470.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.05% White, 0.32% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 359 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $50,125, and the median income for a family was $55,500. Males had a median income of $36,458 versus $24,028 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,559. About 1.1% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education for Wakeman is administered by Western Reserve Local School District.

Wakeman is served by a branch of the Huron County Community Library.

Notable people

 * Andrew Chafin, pitcher for the Chicago Cubs
 * Leander Clark, Iowa politician
 * Emily Keener, singer/songwriter, participant on NBC's The Voice

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Willard, Ohio

Willard is a city in southwestern Huron County, Ohio, United States, approximately 14 mi southwest of Norwalk. The population was 6,197 at the 2020 census.

History
The original name of Willard was Chicago, named for the junction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's line to Sandusky (the Sandusky, Mansfield and Newark Railroad) and the branch west to Chicago (the Baltimore and Ohio and Chicago Railroad). Later the Akron and Chicago Junction Railroad was built east from the junction, providing a more direct route between the Northeastern United States and Chicago.

With the name "Chicago", passengers would mistake the community for Chicago, Illinois, so they changed the name to Chicago Junction, however, the word "junction" did not fit on boards at the time so it did not fix the problem. In 1917, to finally rectify the confusion, the town changed its name to Willard, after the then president of the B&O, Daniel Willard. Willard officially became a city in the year of 1960

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.57 sqmi, of which 3.55 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

To the south of Willard are located the unincorporated communities of Celeryville and New Haven, plus the planned development of Holiday Lakes to the north.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,236 people, 2,365 households, and 1,585 families living in the city. The population density was 1756.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,687 housing units at an average density of 756.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.0% White, 1.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 5.6% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.9% of the population.

There were 2,365 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.0% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48% male, 52% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,806 people, 2,545 households, and 1,738 families living in the city. The population density was 1,963.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,715 housing units at an average density of 783.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.32% White, 1.54% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 6.11% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.47% of the population.

There were 2,545 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,911, and the median income for a family was $35,271. Males had a median income of $30,377 versus $22,702 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,942. About 12.7% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Several key businesses have a presence in Willard, including the Willard Rail Yard of CSX Transportation, [{Stanley Black & Decker}] (formerly Midwest Industries), LSC Communications (formerly known as RR Donnelley), Pepperidge Farm, and Mercy Hospital of Willard. Farmland surrounds the community, with the primary crops being soybeans, wheat, onions, radishes, lettuce, and sweet corn. The well known farms are Wiers and Buurma farms.

Education
Willard City Schools operates Willard High School in the city. Willard High School students are able to choose between the local school and Pioneer Career and Technology Center (located in Shelby, Ohio) in order to learn a trade skill.

Willard is served by the Willard Memorial Library.

Notable people

 * Charlie Frye, NFL quarterback
 * Harry Jump, Ohio State Senator
 * Pam Postema, first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball spring training game

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Coalton, Ohio

Coalton is a village in Jackson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 445 at the 2020 census.

The village derives its name from Coal Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.55 sqmi, all land.

The neighborhood of Englishville lies inside Coalton. Coalton is connected to Ohio State Route 93.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 479 people, 205 households, and 128 families living in the village. The population density was 870.9 PD/sqmi. There were 241 housing units at an average density of 438.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 205 households, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.0% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the village was 40.4 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 545 people, 210 households, and 149 families living in the village. The population density was 991.9 PD/sqmi. There were 243 housing units at an average density of 442.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.25% White, 0.92% African American, 0.55% Asian, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 210 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,167, and the median income for a family was $28,333. Males had a median income of $28,269 versus $15,682 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,080. About 29.0% of families and 27.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.5% of those under age 18 and 51.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Pat Duncan, MLB player
 * Isham Jones, musician and songwriter
 * Jim Rhodes, Governor of Ohio 1963–1971, 1975–1983

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Jackson, Ohio

Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Ohio, United States approximately 27 mi southeast of Chillicothe. The population was 6,252 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Jackson, Ohio micropolitan area, which consists of Jackson County.

History
Established in 1817, residents named the town after Andrew Jackson, a hero of the War of 1812, and an eventual president of the United States. The community grew slowly, having only 297 inhabitants in 1840. In 1846, Jackson contained four churches, about seven stores, and a single newspaper office. Over the next 40 years, the town grew quickly, attaining a population of 3,021 people in 1880. By 1880, two railroad lines passed through the community, helping to spur economic and population growth. In 1886, two newspaper offices, eight churches, and two banks existed in Jackson. The largest businesses in the town were the Star Furnace Company and the Globe Iron Company, with 30 employees apiece. Both firms used local coal and iron ore deposits to make iron products.

Jackson continued to grow during the 20th century. Jackson was the county's largest community in 2000, with a population of 6,184 people. This number amounted to roughly 20% of the county's entire population. Today, many locals find employment in a General Mills plant in nearby Wellston, Ohio, which employs more than 1000 people.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.49 sqmi, of which 8.23 sqmi is land and 0.26 sqmi is water.

Public lands
Parks include Eddie Jones Park, Manpower Park, and McKinley Park. The city operates the Fairmount Cemetery. The Lillian E. Jones museum is housed in a house built in 1869. Hammertown Lake, the city reservoir, has picnic areas and fishing.

Demographics
Jackson has the eighth largest population of people of Welsh descent in the United States, and fourth largest in Ohio. The Welsh-American Heritage Museum in Oak Hill describes the experience of Welsh immigration to this area and their chief occupations in farming, making iron, and manufacturing clay.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,397 people, 2,734 households, and 1,698 families living in the city. The population density was 777.3 PD/sqmi. There were 3,019 housing units at an average density of 366.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 2,734 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 38.1 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,184 people, 2,667 households, and 1,712 families living in the city. The population density was 823.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,905 housing units at an average density of 386.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.19% White, 0.44% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% of the population.

There were 2,667 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,728, and the median income for a family was $33,456. Males had a median income of $31,131 versus $21,612 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,855. About 14.6% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.6% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Jackson City Schools operates three elementary schools, one middle school and Jackson High School.

The city has Jackson City Library, a public lending library.

Notable people

 * Stan Arthur, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Officer in U.S Navy
 * Fletcher Benton, sculptor and painter
 * Frank Crumit, singer, songwriter, half of the "Swinging Sweethearts"
 * Homer Marshman, first owner of the NFL's Rams franchise
 * Allen McKenzie, musician for FireHouse
 * William Pickrel, American attorney and 40th and 43rd lieutenant governor of Ohio
 * John Wesley Powell, explorer of the Grand Canyon and other western lands
 * Nicole Riegel, writer and director of the 2020 film Holler, Director 2024 Film Dandelion
 * Effie Hoffman Rogers, educator

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Oak Hill, Ohio

Oak Hill is a village in Jackson County, Ohio, United States, located approximately a 35 mile drive north of Ashland, KY and 42 mile drive southwest of Chillicothe, Ohio. The population was 1,407 at the 2020 census.

History
The Village of Oak Hill was officially formed on January 12th, 1873 from portions of Jefferson and Madison Townships.

Many immigrants from Cardiganshire, Wales had previously settled in the area, with the first arriving in the Gallia/ Jackson County area in 1818 and many more in the late 1830's and 1840's- an era referred to as "The Great Welsh Tide." Several Welsh churches were constructed in the Oak Hill Area in the 19th Century, with some of them conducting services in the Welsh Language in to the 1920's. The Welsh-American Heritage Museum is located in the former Welsh Congregational Church on East Main St in the Village.

Oak Hill's early industrial history included Jefferson Furnace (which is acclaimed for producing Iron for the Iron Clad Monitor) being located a couple miles west of the Village and other iron furnaces being located in the surrounding region. The Firebrick Industry began developing in the Oak Hill area in the 1870's and had a profound impact on the village economically into the mid 20th Century. Few firebrick related businesses operate in the Oak Hill area to date.

The Oak Hill Union Local School District was formed around 1890, with the first graduating class of Oak Hill High School being the Class of 1893. The current Oak Hill High School was opened in August of 2003. A new football stadium, the multi-million dollar Davis Stadium was opened in 2006. The Oak Hill High School Boys Basketball Team were the Division IV State Champions in 2009.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.14 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,551 people, 624 households, and 386 families living in the village. The population density was 1360.5 PD/sqmi. There were 687 housing units at an average density of 602.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

As of 2010 the largest self-identified ancestry/ethnic groups in Oak Hill were:
 * American 12.8%
 * German 10.8%
 * Welsh 10.3%
 * Irish 5.7%
 * English 5.4%
 * French 1.2%
 * Scots-Irish 1.1%

There were 624 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the village was 36.3 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,685 people, 673 households, and 458 families living in the village. The population density was 1,474.5 PD/sqmi. There were 739 housing units at an average density of 646.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.28% White, 0.24% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.

There were 673 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,289, and the median income for a family was $31,898. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $20,438 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,580. About 14.2% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.4% of those under age 18 and 24.7% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
The Welsh-American Heritage Museum, located in the Oak Hill Welsh Congregational Church, was the first Welsh museum in the United States, and houses Welsh books, bibles, documents, pictures, and a collection of other Welsh items. What will soon be known as The World's Largest Acorn will soon be located in Central Memorial Park in the Village. It is planned for this Acorn sculpture to be a stop on The Ohio Arts Corridor.

Government
Oak Hill is governed by an elected six member council. The mayor is Paul McNeal, and the council members are Jennifer Hughes (president), Terry McCain, Jeremy Vandine, Jody Fulk, Steven Campbell, and Brian Trotter.

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Wellston, Ohio

Wellston is a city in Jackson County, Ohio, United States, in the southeastern part of the state. The population was 5,412 at the 2020 census.

History
Wellston was laid out and founded in 1873 on land owned by Harvey Wells. Wells constructed a blast furnace in 1874, and the town was incorporated in 1876. Wellston flourished for several years on the furnace and local mining industry, but most of the resources have now been depleted.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.05 sqmi, of which 6.97 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,663 people, 2,250 households, and 1,459 families living in the city. The population density was 812.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,535 housing units at an average density of 363.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 2,250 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 36.5 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,078 people, 2,359 households, and 1,644 families living in the city. The population density was 872.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,615 housing units at an average density of 375.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.08% White, 0.36% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.

There were 2,359 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,021, and the median income for a family was $34,488. Males had a median income of $28,514 versus $20,967 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,476. About 15.8% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.7% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over.

Government
In October 2009, the Ohio state government declared the City of Wellston to be in a state of fiscal emergency "as defined by Section 118.03(A)(6) and 118.03(B) of the Ohio Revised Code" on the basis of a "treasury deficiency".

Economy
General Mills is Wellston's largest source of employment, with roughly 900 employees. There are a number of small businesses in Wellston, alongside a few chain restaurants and stores.

In 1923, Gem Beverages opened in Wellston, bottling and distributing soda. Despite no longer bottling soda, the brand remains locally famous and distributes to eight nearby counties. The company's citrus soda, Ski, has earned the nickname, "Wellston Water," due to its popularity amongst the community.

Education
The local school district, Wellston City Schools, operates the following schools:
 * Bundy Elementary School
 * Wellston High School
 * Wellston Intermediate School
 * Wellston Middle School

Private School
 * St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic School

Wellston is served by the Sylvester Memorial Public Library. In 2005, the library loaned more than 70,000 items to its 10,000 cardholders, and it had total holdings of over 31,000 volumes with over 90 periodical subscriptions.

Notable people

 * Homer E. Abele, Congressman
 * Hezekiah S. Bundy, Congressman
 * John Carey, Ohio House of Representatives (1995–2002) (2011), Ohio Senate (2003–2010)
 * Timothy S. Hogan (1864–1925), Ohio Attorney General
 * Timothy S. Hogan (1909–1989), Federal District Judge
 * Jeff Montgomery, MLB player
 * John Sylvester, Vice Admiral United States Navy

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Amsterdam, Ohio

Amsterdam is a village in northwestern Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 436 at the 2020 census. The community was founded by Dutch immigrant David Johnson and named after the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.

History
Amsterdam was laid out in 1828. A post office called Amsterdam has been in operation since 1832. Amsterdam was designed a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation in 1997.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.32 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 511 people, 204 households, and 133 families living in the village. The population density was 1596.9 PD/sqmi. There were 235 housing units at an average density of 734.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.0% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 204 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the village was 39.6 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 568 people, 231 households, and 155 families living in the village. The population density was 1,805.5 PD/sqmi. There were 251 housing units at an average density of 797.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.59% White, 0.18% African American and 1.23% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 231 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,583, and the median income for a family was $29,107. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $14,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,225. About 18.5% of families and 23.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.6% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in the village of Amsterdam is provided by the Edison Local School District. Campuses serving the village include John Gregg Elementary School (Preschool-Grade 4), Springfield Middle School (Grades 5–8), and Edison High School (Grades 9-12).

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Bergholz, Ohio

Bergholz is a village in northwestern Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 544 at the 2020 census. The village's name is German and translates to "mountain timber". It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.

History
Initially, the Bergholz area was a settlement called Nebo. Modern Bergholz had its start in 1883 when the railroad was built through that territory in order to access a mine. The settlement was named Bergholz in honor of one of the mine owners. It was incorporated as a village in 1906.

During Morgan's Raid, a Union victory in the Civil War in 1863, Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan traveled through the Bergholz area on his way to defeat at the Battle of Salineville.

Amish beard cutting scandal
In September 2012, a group of 16 Amish men and women from the Bergholz Community, were convicted on federal hate-crime and conspiracy charges after five hair- and beard-cutting incidents. Samuel Mullet Sr., who did not participate in the five hair- and beard-cutting attacks, was tried as the leader of the campaign. Initially Samuel Mullet Sr. was sentenced to 15 years in prison on February 8, 2013, with fifteen others receiving lighter sentences ranging from one year and one day to seven years; after these convictions were overturned in August 2014 by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, these sentences were reduced in March 2015.

Due to the cloistered nature of Amish lifestyle, they are often reluctant to bring complaints to local police who describe the attacks as "very rare".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.56 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 664 people, 266 households, and 174 families living in the village. The population density was 1185.7 PD/sqmi. There were 319 housing units at an average density of 569.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.2% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 266 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the village was 38.3 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 769 people, 293 households, and 201 families living in the village. The population density was 1,383.7 PD/sqmi. There were 317 housing units at an average density of 570.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.44% White, 0.52% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.13% of the population.

There were 293 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,438, and the median income for a family was $43,542. Males had a median income of $36,938 versus $17,708 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,986. About 9.5% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in the village of Bergholz is provided by the Edison Local School District. Campuses serving the village include:
 * John Gregg Elementary School – grades K-6
 * Edison High School – grades 7-12

Notable people

 * Ray Grimes, Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Philadelphia Phillies
 * Roy Grimes, Major League Baseball second baseman who played for the New York Giants

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Bloomingdale, Ohio

Bloomingdale is a village in central Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 145 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.

Bloomingdale is the site of a Camaldolese monastic community at Holy Family Hermitage, part of the Congregation of Monte Corona.

History
Bloomingdale was originally called Bloomfield, and under the latter name was laid out in 1816. A post office called Bloomingdale has been in operation since 1822.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.09 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 202 people, 80 households, and 60 families living in the village. The population density was 2244.4 PD/sqmi. There were 86 housing units at an average density of 955.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.0% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, and 1.0% from two or more races.

There were 80 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the village was 41.5 years. 18.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 221 people, 82 households, and 61 families living in the village. The population density was 2,054.9 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 818.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.74% White, 0.45% Asian, 0.45% Pacific Islander, and 1.36% from other races.

There were 82 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $46,667, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $32,679 versus $25,208 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,610. About 3.9% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 2.9% of those 65 or over.

Education
Public education in the village of Bloomingdale is provided by the Indian Creek Local School District.

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Born on the Fourth of July

Born on the Fourth of July, published in 1976, is the best-selling autobiography by Ron Kovic, a paralyzed Vietnam War veteran who became an anti-war activist. Kovic was born on July 4, 1946, and his book's ironic title echoed a famous line from George M. Cohan's patriotic 1904 song, "The Yankee Doodle Boy" (also known as "Yankee Doodle Dandy"). The book was adapted into the 1989 Academy Award-winning film of the same name directed and co-written by Oliver Stone and Ron Kovic, starring Tom Cruise as Kovic.

Origin
Born on the Fourth of July was written in Santa Monica, California, during the fall of 1974 in exactly one month, three weeks and two days. It tells the story of Kovic's life growing up in Massapequa, New York, joining the United States Marine Corps right out of high school, going to Vietnam for two tours of duty, getting shot, finding himself paralyzed and in need of a wheelchair, and eventually starting a new life as a peace activist.

"I wrote all night long, seven days a week, single space, no paragraphs, front and back of the pages, pounding the keys so hard the tips of my fingers would hurt. I couldn't stop writing, and I remember feeling more alive than I had ever felt. Convinced that I was destined to die young, I struggled to leave something of meaning behind, to rise above the darkness and despair. I wanted people to understand. I wanted to share with them as nakedly and openly and intimately as possible what I had gone through, what I had endured. I wanted them to know what it really meant to be in a war — to be shot and wounded, to be fighting for my life on the intensive care ward — not the myth we had grown up believing. I wanted people to know about the hospitals and the enema room, about why I had become opposed to the war, why I had grown more and more committed to peace and nonviolence."

- Ron Kovic, on writing his autobiography.

Differences from the film adaptation

 * Ron Kovic is shown to have confessed his supposed role in the Marine Corporal's accidental death to the deceased man's sympathetic parents and widow, who admits that she cannot find it in her heart to forgive him, but God might do so. In reality, this meeting never happened, but director Stone admits this was done to add to the inner conflict Kovic was going through and to give him some closure.
 * Kyra Sedgwick's character of Donna, Ron's on-screen high school sweetheart, never existed and did not inspire him to become an anti-war activist. The film portrays Kovic watching her protest after the Kent State Shootings and get beaten up by police. Although Kovic did not witness the protest in person, he nevertheless did watch the event on television, and the memoir states that he was outraged by the treatment of the protesters, much like his feelings towards the treatment of his fellow veterans.

Cultural references

 * Bruce Springsteen dedicated his 1978 performance of "Darkness on the Edge of Town" live at Winterland to Kovic, saying that he read Born on the Fourth of July, and "loved the book a whole lot". He frequently mentions the book, and his chance meeting with Kovic, before playing his song "Shut Out the Light". However Springsteen in his autobiography and Broadway show says he first read the book in 1980.
 * Folk musician Tom Paxton adapted the book into a song of the same title on his 1977 album New Songs from the Briarpatch, and met Kovic backstage at the Bottom Line Club in New York City the same year.
 * American punk rock band Green Day references the title of the film in their 2009 song "21st Century Breakdown".
 * American punk rock band The Gaslight Anthem references the title of the film in their 2014 song "Rollin' and Tumblin'" on the album Get Hurt.
 * British singer Ed Sheeran references the title of the film in his rap verse in Taylor Swift's 2017 song "End Game".

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Dillonvale, Jefferson County, Ohio

Dillonvale is a village in southern Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 589 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.

History
Dillonvale was originally known as Annadelphia, and under the latter name was laid out in 1816. Nothing much became of the town until the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway was built through that territory in 1889, at which time a new plat was made and the new names of Dillon, and later Dillonvale, were adopted.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.40 sqmi, of which 0.39 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 665 people, 294 households, and 187 families living in the village. The population density was 1705.1 PD/sqmi. There were 357 housing units at an average density of 915.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.0% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 294 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the village was 43.4 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 781 people, 339 households, and 234 families living in the village. The population density was 1,889.6 PD/sqmi. There were 392 housing units at an average density of 948.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.46% White, 0.51% African American, 0.13% Asian, and 0.90% from two or more races.

There were 339 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,636, and the median income for a family was $34,625. Males had a median income of $29,500 versus $19,615 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,446. About 8.5% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in the village of Dillonvale is provided by the Buckeye Local School District.

Dillonvale has a public library, a branch of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County.

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Empire, Ohio

Empire is a village in northeastern Jefferson County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 232 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.

History
Empire has been known by several names over the years, including Shanghai, McCoy's Station, Olive City, and Empire. A post office called Empire has been in operation since 1886. Empire was incorporated as a village in 1897.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 299 people, 119 households, and 82 families living in the village. The population density was 996.7 PD/sqmi. There were 139 housing units at an average density of 463.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.6% White, 2.7% African American, 2.0% Native American, and 0.7% from two or more races.

There were 119 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 36.7 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 9.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 300 people, 124 households, and 86 families living in the village. The population density was 913.1 PD/sqmi. There were 139 housing units at an average density of 423.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.00% White, 1.00% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.67% Pacific Islander, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.

There were 124 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $21,442, and the median income for a family was $24,250. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $16,786 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,667. About 16.5% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.5% of those 65 or over.

Education
Public education in the village of Empire is provided by the Edison Local School District. Campuses serving the village include Stanton Elementary School (Preschool-Grade 8) and Edison High School (Grades 9-12).

Notable person

 * Don Sutherin, Canadian Football Hall of Fame inductee, also played in the NFL

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Irondale, Ohio

Irondale is a village in northern Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 326 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.

History
Irondale was originally known as Pottsdale, for Samuel Potts, who started a salt operation at Yellow Creek circa 1806. In 1869 Morgan & Hunter laid out the original plat of what was then called Hunterville which later was changed to Irondale after the discovery of iron ore and other minerals used in the manufacture of tin. Coal mining began at the settlement in 1861. A blast furnace was built later to supply iron to the tin mill which gave the town its new name, Irondale. The first commercially successful tin mill in the United States operated in Irondale in the 1880s.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.48 sqmi, of which 1.45 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 387 people, 142 households, and 104 families living in the village. The population density was 266.9 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 113.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.7% White and 0.3% African American.

There were 142 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.8% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the village was 36.1 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 418 people, 154 households, and 111 families living in the village. The population density was 298.5 PD/sqmi. There were 167 housing units at an average density of 119.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.69% White, 2.87% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 154 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,344, and the median income for a family was $30,469. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,147. About 16.2% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.5% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in the village of Irondale is provided by the Edison Local School District. Campuses serving the village include Stanton Elementary School (Preschool-Grade 8) and Edison High School (Grades 9-12).

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Mingo Junction, Ohio

Mingo Junction is a village in eastern Jefferson County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 3,347 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.

History
The Mingo Indian tribe once had a settlement at the location of the present day village, which is the source of its name. Originally known as Mingo Bottom or Mingo Town, it was the starting point for the ill-fated Crawford expedition against Native Americans in 1782, during the American Revolutionary War.

In 1770, George Washington set out on an expedition to explore the Ohio River Valley. On the 22nd day of October he camped overnight in what was known then as Mingo Town, describing it as blustery and cold with about 20 cabins and 70 inhabitants of the Iroquois Confederation. Washington wrote a complete account of his observations in a diary stored in the Library of Congress.

Mingo Junction was founded circa 1869 when an iron works was started there. In 1900, its only manufacturing plant was a steel mill owned by Carnegie Steel Company.

Geography
Mingo Junction is in the Eastern time zone. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.86 sqmi, of which 2.69 sqmi is land and 0.17 sqmi is water.

Neighborhoods
Altamont, Churchill, Hillsboro, Hunky Hill, North Hill, Sunrise Terrace, Downtown (Commercial Ave.), and Goulds

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,454 people, 1,488 households, and 948 families living in the village. The population density was 1284.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,675 housing units at an average density of 622.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.5% White, 3.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 1,488 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the village was 44.2 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,631 people, 1,542 households, and 1,062 families living in the village. The population density was 1,430.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,691 housing units at an average density of 666.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.35% White, 3.00% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.03% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 1,542 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,196, and the median income for a family was $40,326. Males had a median income of $37,969 versus $20,809 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,062. About 10.8% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in the village of Mingo Junction is provided by the Indian Creek Local School District. Campuses serving the village include Hills Elementary School (Preschool-Grade 4), Indian Creek Middle School (Grades 5-8), and Indian Creek High School (Grades 9-12). Jefferson County Christian School was also located in the area until 2012. Until 2009, the Catholic school of St. Agnes (Pre-kindergarten to eighth grade) was part of the Steubenville Parochial School District.

Notable people

 * Bill Batsch, major league baseball player
 * Andrea DeShong, professional boxer
 * Joe Fortunato, professional football player for Chicago Bears
 * Woody Hayes, iconic Ohio State University football coach; coached in Mingo Junction
 * George Kakasic, pro football player of 1930s
 * Robert Parissi, lead singer of Wild Cherry
 * Harry “Light Horse” Wilson, College Football Hall of Fame (1973) and National Lacrosse Hall of Fame (1963), WWII bomber pilot

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Mount Pleasant, Ohio

Mount Pleasant is a village in southern Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 394 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area. Founded in 1803 by anti-slavery Quakers, the village was an early center of abolitionist activity and a well-known haven for fugitive slaves on the Underground Railroad.

History
Mount Pleasant was laid out in 1803. It was named for its scenic landscape. An early variant name was Jesse-Bobtown. In 1802 Nathan Updegraff of the Pennsylvanian Op den Graeff family settled north in Mount Pleasant. His family belonged to the 19th-century Quaker families of Ohio and produced a lot of Quaker Ministers and elders.

In 1817, Quaker Charles Osborn established The Philanthropist, the first newspaper in the country advocating the abolition of slavery, in Mount Pleasant. The abolitionist James Birney would later adopt the name The Philanthropist for his anti-slavery newspaper, published in Cincinnati and distributed in New Richmond, Ohio beginning in 1836.

In 1821, the Quaker abolitionist Benjamin Lundy started publishing The Genius of Universal Emancipation, another abolitionist newspaper, also in Mount Pleasant. The paper eventually moved to Baltimore, Maryland. Lundy's house is a National Historic Landmark. Nathan Updegraffs son David Benjamin Updegraff (1789–1864) was a conductor of the Underground Railroad in Mount Pleasant.

Most of the village has been designated a historic district, the Mount Pleasant Historic District; it too is a National Historic Landmark.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 478 people, 192 households, and 143 families living in the village. The population density was 1838.5 PD/sqmi. There were 226 housing units at an average density of 869.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 0.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 192 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.5% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the village was 44.5 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 32.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 535 people, 201 households, and 158 families living in the village. The population density was 2,136.6 PD/sqmi. There were 222 housing units at an average density of 886.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.57% White, 1.31% African American, 0.37% Asian, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 201 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $46,591. Males had a median income of $39,821 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,647. About 7.7% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in the village of Mount Pleasant is provided by the Buckeye Local School District.

Notable people

 * William Lawrence, Republican politician
 * Benjamin Lundy, abolitionist
 * Stephen Mason Merrill, Methodist clergyman
 * Stephen Dee Richards, Old West serial killer
 * Benjamin Stanton, sixth lieutenant governor of Ohio
 * David Benjamin Updegraff (1789–1864), conductor of the Underground Railroad, minister of Friends church
 * Jonathan T. Updegraff (1822–1882), physician and politician, served as a U.S. representative from Ohio from 1879 to 1882
 * Moses Fleetwood Walker, first African-American professional baseball player

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New Alexandria, Ohio

New Alexandria is a village in eastern Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 232 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.

History
New Alexandria derives its name from the former proprietor, Alexander Smith, who laid out the town in 1831. Prior to this, the area was known as "Tempo" by the surrounding local community. This derives from either a temperance hotel that was kept there (something that was unusual for the time) by Matthew Thompson as far back as 1820, or the village Tempo in Fermanagh County, Ireland where Thompson grew up. This information can be found in a privately printed biography of the Scott Family which was written primarily by a nephew of Thompson. However, no further evidence as to if Mr. Thompson's temperance hotel has anything to do with the name; note that there was also a small collection of houses here prior to Smith laying out the area. Mr. Thomson also started the first store and was the first postmaster of the village. In 1831 Mr. Smith opened a hotel and store in the newly organized area. Being distant from any rail or water transportation the village grew at a slow rate, it did however have a fairly large area of local trade with the rural community surrounding it. The village was incorporated in 1871 and has been the home of several small businesses, churches, clubs, a cemetery, a post office, a community park, a school and a volunteer fire department over the years.

During Morgan's Raid, a Union victory in the Civil War in 1863, Confederate Brid. Gen. John Hunt Morgan traveled through the Moorefield, Harrisville, New Athens, Smithfield, New Alexandria, Goulds, Wintersville, Two Ridge, Richmond, East Springfield, Bergholz, and Monroeville on his way to defeat at the Battle of Salineville.

Geography
New Alexandria is situated on the south side of Cross Creek township, Wells Township line making its southern boundary.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 272 people, 107 households, and 74 families living in the village. The population density was 735.1 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 313.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% White, 1.5% African American, and 1.5% from two or more races.

There were 107 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.8% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 45.7 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.3% male and 46.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 222 people, 90 households, and 70 families living in the village. The population density was 614.7 PD/sqmi. There were 98 housing units at an average density of 271.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.20% White, and 1.80% from two or more races.

There were 90 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 17.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,184. About 13.6% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.4% of those 65 or over.

Education
Public education for the village of New Alexandria is provided by the Buckeye Local School District.

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Rayland, Ohio

Rayland is a village in southern Jefferson County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 389 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.

History
Rayland was originally called Portland Station. A post office called Portland Station was established in 1871 giving the village its name. The village name was changed to Rayland in 1928. Rayland incorporated as a village in 1938. Rayland was once of the largest port towns on the river during its heyday as Portland Station.

The Stringer Stone House, also known as the John B. Bayless House, was a historic stone mansion located at 224 Warren Avenue in Rayland, Ohio. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 10, 1974. It was destroyed by fire in 1982. The house was built in 1836 by John Brown Bayless, an abolitionist from Maryland. The interior was decorated with murals by an Italian artist, including a waterfall beside the stairs, William Penn's treaty with the Indians, a castle in England, and a gristmill and mill workers.[2] In 1860 it was purchased by Jefferson D. Stringer. Rutherford B. Hayes visited it in 1876, during his term as governor of Ohio.[3] Bayless constructed a three-and-a-half-story building out of gray sandstone. Much about the design was unusual: he placed the main entrances on the second story, the stone chimneys on each end consisted of attached pairs, and the house faced away from the road. The largest exception to the house's almost complete stone construction was a small wooden porch surrounding the front entrance; it was accessed by a set of stone steps.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.50 sqmi, of which 0.47 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 389 people, 173 households, and 112 families living in the village. The population density was 887.2 PD/sqmi. There were 188 housing units at an average density of 400.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.01% White, 0.9% African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% from other races, and 0.0% from two or more races.

There were 173 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the village was 43.7 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 434 people, 175 households, and 134 families living in the village. The population density was 998.9 PD/sqmi. There were 198 housing units at an average density of 455.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.9% White, 1.1% African American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% from other races, and 0.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.0% of the population.

There were 175 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,300, and the median income for a family was $77,000. Males had a median income of $40,500 versus $17,531 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,382. About 17.1% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.0% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in the village of Rayland is provided by the Buckeye Local School District. The current schools serving Rayland are:
 * Buckeye South Elementary School – grades K-6
 * Buckeye Local Junior High School – grades 7-8
 * Buckeye Local High School – grades 9-12

Notable person

 * Bill Mazeroski, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates
 * Chief Red Cloud, Native American Indian Chief Medicine Man Connorsville, Rayland Jefferson County

title: Rayland, Ohio


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Richmond, Ohio

Richmond is a village in central Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 412 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.

History
Richmond was laid out in 1815. A post office called Richmond has been in operation since 1817.

During Morgan's Raid of 1863, Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan traveled through Richmond on his way to defeat at the Battle of Salineville.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.55 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 481 people, 213 households, and 136 families living in the village. The population density was 874.5 PD/sqmi. There were 245 housing units at an average density of 445.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.8% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 213 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the village was 43.8 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 33.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 471 people, 196 households, and 147 families living in the village. The population density was 886.4 PD/sqmi. There were 221 housing units at an average density of 415.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.09% White, 0.21% African American, 1.06% Asian, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.

There were 196 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,659, and the median income for a family was $35,500. Males had a median income of $32,969 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,764. About 9.5% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Richmond is served by the Edison Local School District. Campuses serving the village include John Gregg Elementary School and Edison High School.

Notable people

 * William Milligan Sloane, educator and historian

title: Richmond, Ohio