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East Palestine, Ohio

East Palestine is a village in northeastern Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 4,761 at the 2020 census. Located on the state's border with Pennsylvania, East Palestine is about 20 mi south of Youngstown and 40 mi northwest of Pittsburgh.

The city was home to industries in ceramics and tire manufacturing from the 1870s until the mid-1960s. East Palestine is located along the Norfolk Southern Railway and has a freight train station. On February 3, 2023, the village was near the site of a major train derailment that spilled vinyl chloride and triggered significant evacuations in the jurisdiction.

History
East Palestine was platted in 1828 by Thomas McCalla and William Grate, initially known as Mechanicsburg. In 1833, it was renamed after the Middle Eastern region of Palestine. The name was changed as part of a religious nomenclature in the area, including communities such as Enon Valley, Medina, New Galilee and Salem. However, Palestine, Ohio, was already an incorporated community in the western part of the state, so the town was incorporated as East Palestine in 1875. Having reached a population of 5,000, East Palestine operated as a statutory city from 1920 until 2011 when it reverted to village status because of declining population.

By the 1920s, railroad facilities of the city consisted of the four-track Pennsylvania Railroad system. Switches from the Pittsburgh, Lisbon, and Western Railroad within one mile of the corporation limits connected with the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad and New York Central Railroad. The city's leading industries were the manufacture of pottery and automobile tires by the W. S. George Pottery Company and the Edwin C. McGraw Tire Company. However, factories also existed that produced steel tanks, foundry work, electrical refractories, food products, electric wiring devices, wooden ventilators, fireproofing material, synthetic ice, and lumber. Around this time, East Palestine began to start an economy in orcharding, which still survives today. Large storage and preserving facilities made East Palestine the leading city for orchards in the area.

East Palestine became a qualified Tree City USA as recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation in 2004.

Beginning in October 2022, the East Palestine Fire Department began rolling out a new emergency response system based on the "MyID" digital health identity platform. A community information session was held on January 29, 2023, with 60 participants signed up for the program.

2023 train derailment
On February 3, 2023, an explosion and fire occurred following the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous chemicals on the eastern end of town. A state of emergency was declared by the village council on February 4. An evacuation area was extended by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on February 6 to allow for "a controlled release of vinyl chloride" and burning it in a nearby trench. Some residents subsequently started a class-action lawsuit against Norfolk Southern, citing new respiratory issues and unknown environmental impacts.

Geography
East Palestine is located along the eastern boundary of Columbiana County, almost touching Darlington Township, Pennsylvania. The village is part of Unity Township.

The following highways pass through East Palestine:
 * [[Image:OH-46.svg|25px|link=|alt=]] State Route 46
 * [[Image:OH-165.svg|25px|link=|alt=]] State Route 165
 * [[Image:OH-170.svg|25px|link=|alt=]] State Route 170
 * [[Image:OH-558.svg|25px|link=|alt=]] State Route 558

According to the United States Census Bureau, East Palestine has a total area of 3.15 sqmi, all land. Two streams pass through the village; Leslie Run and Sulphur Run.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,721 people, 1,898 households, and 1,282 families living in the city. The population density was 1498.7 PD/sqmi. There were 2,125 housing units at an average density of 674.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 1,898 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% 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 2.95.

The median age in the city was 40.7 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,917 people, 1,975 households, and 1,384 families living in the city. The population density was 1,772.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,108 housing units at an average density of 759.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.47% White, 0.37% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 1,975 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-traditional families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% 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 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,738, and the median income for a family was $40,057. Males had a median income of $30,550 versus $17,237 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,243. About 5.5% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those aged 65 or over.

Government
East Palestine operates under a chartered council–manager government; there are six council members elected as a legislature and a mayor who serves as the council's president. All are elected for four-year terms. The council employs a village manager for administration. As of 2023, the mayor was Trent R. Conaway and the village manager was Chad M. Edwards.

Education
The East Palestine City School District serves children in East Palestine. The district formerly operated multiple schools throughout the city; a new middle school and a renovated elementary campus were built surrounding the existing high school in 1997. The current schools in the district are East Palestine Elementary School (grades K-4), East Palestine Middle School (grades 5–8), and East Palestine High School (grades 9–12).

The village is home to a public library, first opened in 1920.

Notable residents

 * Linda Bolon, member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 1st district
 * Sarah Burgess, singer-songwriter, contestant on American Idol
 * Charles Burleigh Galbreath, writer, historian, educator, and librarian
 * R. S. Hamilton, 33rd Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives
 * Wynn Hawkins, Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Martha Hill, dance instructor at the Juilliard School and advocate of modern dance
 * Fred Hoaglin, National Football League center
 * Roger M. Kyes, fourth United States Deputy Secretary of Defense
 * Crystal Mackall, physician and immunologist
 * Jerry McGee, PGA Tour professional golfer
 * J. T. Miller, National Hockey League left winger for the Vancouver Canucks
 * George Morris, National Football League halfback
 * Jesse R. Pitts, sociologist
 * Volney Rogers, founder of Mill Creek Park
 * R. J. Thomas, second president of the United Automobile Workers

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Glenmoor, Ohio

Glenmoor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in southwestern St. Clair Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,829 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Glenmoor is located in southeastern Columbiana County in the southwest corner of St. Clair Township. Its northeast border is formed by U.S. Route 30, across which is the CDP of Calcutta. It is bordered to the south by La Croft in Liverpool Township and to the west by Madison Township. The city of East Liverpool on the Ohio River is 4 mi to the southeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Glenmoor CDP has a total area of 7.2 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,192 people, 877 households, and 637 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 783.6 PD/sqmi. There were 913 housing units at an average density of 326.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.54% White, 1.19% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.

There were 877 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 22.8% 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 2.50 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,383, and the median income for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $32,452 versus $17,209 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,809. About 4.6% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Children in Glenmoor are served by the East Liverpool City School District. The current schools serving Glenmoor are:
 * La Croft Elementary School – grades K-4
 * Westgate Middle School – grades 5–6
 * East Liverpool Junior/Senior High School – grades 7–12

Glenmoor is also home to the private East Liverpool Christian School.

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Hanoverton, Ohio

Hanoverton is a village in western Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 354 at the 2020 census. It is approximately 25 mi miles east of Canton and 30 mi southwest of Youngstown.

History
Hanoverton was laid out in 1813 by Quaker abolitionist James Craig, and incorporated as a village in 1836. Hanoverton experienced growth in the 1830s by the building of the Sandy and Beaver Canal through the town, reaching a peak population in the late decade of around 2,000 inhabitants. Growth slowed into the 1840s, and by the 1852 completion of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad the canal was no longer profitable and the town declined.

Hanoverton played a part in the Underground Railroad. An underground passage connected George Sloan's "Brick Row" with his brother-in-law Dr. James Robertson's home across the street, where runaway slaves were taken to a secret room. The Spread Eagle Tavern also was connected to a secret tunnel. In 1977 a 23-acre area of Hanoverton was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Hanoverton Canal Town District. The district is noted for canal-era architecture which is largely unchanged since construction in the mid-1800s. More recently, the town has hosted various political speakers, including Dan Quayle, Newt Gingrich, Dick Cheney, John McCain, and J. D. Vance at the Spread Eagle Tavern.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.70 sqmi, all land.

Hanoverton lies south of Salem and west of the county seat of Lisbon.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 408 people, 162 households, and 115 families living in the village. The population density was 582.9 PD/sqmi. There were 175 housing units at an average density of 250.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 162 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 22.8% 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 2.52 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the village was 39.6 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 387 people, 157 households, and 116 families living in the village. The population density was 547.4 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 233.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.45% White, 0.26% African American, 0.26% Native American, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 157 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 22.9% 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 2.46 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,538, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $31,719 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,970. About 1.7% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Hanoverton operates under a mayor–council government, where there are six council members elected as a legislature in addition to an independently elected mayor who serves as an executive. The current mayor is Becky Kibler.

Education
Children in Hanoverton are served by the United Local School District. The current schools serving Hanoverton are:
 * United Elementary School – grades K-5
 * United Middle School – grades 6-8
 * United High School – grades 9-12

Notable people

 * George Fries, U.S. Representative from Ohio's 17th District
 * John Hastings, U.S. Representative from Ohio's 17th District
 * Thomas Corwin Mendenhall, autodidact physicist and meteorologist, professor at Ohio State University
 * Curtis H. Pettit, pioneer Minneapolis banker and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives and Minnesota Senate
 * G. W. Temple, member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 3rd district

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La Croft, Ohio

La Croft is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Liverpool Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,078 at the 2020 census.

Geography
La Croft is located in southeastern Columbiana County and is bordered to the southeast by the city of East Liverpool and to the north by unincorporated Glenmoor.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the La Croft CDP has a total area of 2.96 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,307 people, 512 households, and 373 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,147.7 PD/sqmi. There were 537 housing units at an average density of 471.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.93% White, 0.46% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.08% Asian, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 512 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 23.0% 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 2.55 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $29,712 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,528. About 11.1% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Children in La Croft are served by the East Liverpool City School District. The current schools serving La Croft are:
 * La Croft Elementary School – grades K-4
 * Westgate Middle School – grades 5–6
 * East Liverpool Junior/Senior High School – grades 7–12

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Leetonia, Ohio

Leetonia is a village in northern Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,833 at the 2020 census. It is about 15 mi south of Youngstown.

History
The Village of Leetonia was founded in 1869, following the American Civil War. Leetonia was named for William Lee of Randolph, New York. Lee was one of the founders of the Leetonia Iron and Coal Company which was laid out in the village in 1866-1867.

Cherry Valley Coke Ovens
Leetonia is home to one of the few remaining bee hive coke oven sites in America. In the early 1860s, Irish businessman William Lee discovered rich deposits of coal, ore and lime under the soil of today's Leetonia. Lee began to buy the surrounding land and established the company "The Leetonia Coal & Iron Company" which consisted of a coal mine, coke ovens, and a blast furnace. This company jumped into the iron and coal industry and soon turned the area into a thriving company town. The area went from housing three families in 1864 to 1,800 people by 1869 when it was incorporated.

The coke production was the main operation of the company. Leetonia Coal & Iron would mine the surrounding areas for coal and then cart coal by the tons into the coke ovens on rails above the ovens. The workers would then shovel the coal into the coke ovens to cook. This would purify the coal into a purer product of coal called coke which was then shipped off to the iron mills to be used in smelting iron. Coke has a much higher temperature point than regular coal so it was preferred for use in the mills.

Each coke oven is about 12 feet in diameter and 6 to 7 feet in height with the capacity to hold two to three tons of coal each. While still using 100 ovens, Leetonia Coal & Iron would process 250 tons of coal into coke per day. However, in 1873, the company was bought out and renamed "The Cherry Valley Iron and Coal Company", who expanded operations and eventually had over 200 coke ovens and 4 blast furnaces; processing much more coal than ever before. Financial troubles hit the company during the Great Depression and the ovens were closed permanently.

The site was donated to the village of Leetonia for a park in 1982, and, in 1986, the village council appointed a commission to transform the area into a park.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.27 sqmi, of which 2.26 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

One of the features of the downtown district is steep streets, heading north out of the village. The railroad tracks of the Norfolk Southern go through the village heading east and west.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,959 people, 748 households, and 541 families living in the village. The population density was 866.8 PD/sqmi. There were 838 housing units at an average density of 370.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 748 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the village was 38.2 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,043 people, 753 households, and 557 families living in the village. The population density was 967.5 PD/sqmi. There were 816 housing units at an average density of 386.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.92% White, 0.29% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.05% Asian, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population.

There were 753 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 23.0% 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 2.71 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,714, and the median income for a family was $39,958. Males had a median income of $31,429 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,620. About 5.3% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Leetonia operates under a mayor–council government, where there are six council members elected as a legislature in addition to an independently elected mayor who serves as an executive. The current mayor is Kevin Siembida (R).

Education
Children in Leetonia are served by the Leetonia Exempted Village School District. The current schools serving Leetonia are:
 * Leetonia Elementary School – grades K-6
 * Leetonia High School – grades 7-12

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Lisbon, Ohio

Lisbon is the county seat of Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,597 at the 2020 census. Located along the Little Beaver Creek, the village is located 25 mi southwest of Youngstown.

History
Lisbon was platted on February 16, 1803, by Baptist minister Lewis Kinney, originally named New Lisbon after Lisbon, Portugal. The village was incorporated under a special act of legislature on February 7, 1825.

Initially known for its iron and whiskey production, New Lisbon became an economic hub of many sorts into the first industrial revolution, and one of the largest towns on the Sandy and Beaver Canal. During this time, the village claimed the county's first bank, the Columbiana Bank of New Lisbon; its first insurance company, and the first Ohio newspaper, The Ohio Patriot, founded by an Alsatian immigrant, William D. Lepper.

Lisbon has the distinction of being the northernmost western town involved in military actions during the American Civil War. Confederate Army general John Hunt Morgan surrendered to New Lisbon militia forces in nearby West Point at the end of Morgan's Raid into Ohio.

After the failure of the canal, the town had to wait until the late 1860s to receive railroad access once the Niles and New Lisbon Railroad opened. It and the later Pittsburgh, Marion & Chicago Railway helped bring industry to the area, including the porcelain manufacturing R. Thomas and Sons Company. The village was renamed Lisbon in 1895.

In 1900, the modern drinking straw was invented and patented in Lisbon.

In 1899, Jacob L. Beilhart founded the Spirit Fruit Society, an intentional community to practice his newly developed beliefs, in Lisbon. Its goal was to "teach mankind how to apply the truths taught by Jesus Christ," which included a rejection of jealousy and materialism. The commune only attracted about a dozen residents, mostly from outside the area. However, views against marriage and promoting free love were not accepted well in Lisbon, and the group left for Chicago in late 1904.

Lisbon became a qualified Tree City USA as recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation in 1981.

Geography
Lisbon is located at 40.77389°N, -80.7675°W (40.773874, -80.767553).

The following highways pass through Lisbon:
 * [[Image:US 30.svg|25px|link=|alt=]] U.S. Route 30
 * [[Image:OH-45.svg|25px|link=|alt=]] State Route 45
 * [[Image:OH-154.svg|25px|link=|alt=]] State Route 154
 * [[Image:OH-164.svg|25px|link=|alt=]] State Route 164
 * [[Image:OH-517.svg|25px|link=|alt=]] State Route 517

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.69 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,821 people, 1,138 households, and 693 families residing in the village. The population density was 1669.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,287 housing units at an average density of 761.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 1.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 1,138 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% 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 3.00.

The median age in the village was 39.6 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,788 people, 1,133 households, and 696 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,521.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,253 housing units at an average density of 1,133.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.74% White, 0.90% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.

There were 1,133 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,841, and the median income for a family was $36,707. Males had a median income of $29,271 versus $19,826 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,097. About 10.1% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those 65 years or over.

Arts and culture
Lisbon is host to the annual Columbiana County Fair in the summer and the Lisbon Johnny Appleseed Festival in the fall; the pioneer is said to had planted an apple tree nursery in the area in the 1800s. The Dulci-More Festival, a music festival dedicated to the Appalachian dulcimer and other traditional musical instruments, formerly took place over Memorial Day weekend at Camp McKinley, a Boy Scout camp near Lisbon from 1995 to 2019.

Folk band Bon Iver paid tribute to the village in the instrumental song "Lisbon, OH", from their 2011 Grammy Award-winning album Bon Iver, Bon Iver.

The village is home to the public Lepper Library, founded in 1897. The building site on Lincoln Way and a $10,000 grant were donated by Virginia Lepper in memory of her late husband.

In 2020, Lisbon became an official North Country National Scenic Trail Town.

Government
Lisbon operates under a mayor–council government, where there are six council members elected as a legislature in addition to an independently elected mayor who serves as an executive. The current mayor is Peter Wilson (I). Additionally, Lisbon has a Board of Trustees of Public Affairs, a three-member board elected separately from the village council.

Education
Children in Lisbon are served by the public Lisbon Exempted Village School District. The current schools in the district are McKinley Elementary School (grades K–5) and David Anderson Junior/Senior High School (grades 6–12). The school's athletic teams are known as the Blue Devils. In 1995, the Lisbon Blue Devils boys football team won the OHSAA Division V State Championship against Mariemont High School, the only such championship in football to be held by a Columbiana County school.

The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center is immediately south of city limits.

Media
Lisbon is home to the Morning Journal, a local newspaper serving Columbiana County. The result of multiple mergers, it began printing in 1909.

Notable residents

 * William W. Armstrong, journalist, 15th Ohio Secretary of State
 * George M. Ashford, surveyor, pioneer of Arctic Alaska
 * Reasin Beall, U.S. Representative from Ohio's 6th district
 * Jacob L. Beilhart, communitarian leader, founder of Spirit Fruit Society
 * Lucretia Longshore Blankenburg, suffragist and writer
 * William T. H. Brooks, U.S. Army Major General during the American Civil War
 * John C. Chaney, U.S. Representative from Indiana's 2nd district
 * John Hessin Clarke, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
 * Charles D. Coffin, U.S. Representative from Ohio's 17th district
 * Larry Csonka, former National Football League fullback
 * Katy Easterday, football and basketball player with the Pittsburgh Panthers
 * George A. Garretson, U.S. Army Brigadier General
 * John M. Gilman, politician who served in the Ohio and Minnesota House of Representatives
 * Howard Melville Hanna, businessman
 * Mark Hanna, U.S. Senator from Ohio and chairman of the Republican National Committee
 * Andrew W. Loomis, U.S. Representative from Ohio's 17th district
 * Fighting McCooks, famed officers in the Union Army during the American Civil War
 * Daniel McCook, attorney and Union Army major
 * George Wythe McCook, 4th Ohio Attorney General, Union Army colonel
 * Henry Christopher McCook, clergyman and author, Union Army chaplain
 * John James McCook, lawyer and professor, Union Army chaplain
 * Robert Latimer McCook, Union Army brigadier general
 * Roderick S. McCook, U.S. Navy officer
 * Betty McKenna, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League third basewoman
 * William McKinley Sr., pioneer of the iron industry in eastern Ohio, father of President William McKinley
 * Thayer Melvin, 4th West Virginia Attorney General
 * James D. Moffat, 3rd President of Washington & Jefferson College
 * William Duane Morgan, newspaper editor and politician
 * Stephen Paxson, missionary who started over 1,300 Sunday schools in the American frontier
 * Robert Walker Tayler, U.S. Representative from Ohio's 18th district
 * John Thomson, U.S. Representative from Ohio's 6th, 12th, and 17th districts
 * Clement Vallandigham, copperhead leader and U.S. Representative from Ohio's 3rd district

title: Lisbon, Ohio


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New Waterford, Ohio

New Waterford is a village in northeastern Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,194 at the 2020 census. It is about 20 mi south of Youngstown.

History
New Waterford was laid out circa 1851.

In the 19th century, New Waterford contained sawmills and gristmills powered by the Big Bull Creek.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.89 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,238 people, 513 households, and 348 families living in the village. The population density was 1391.0 PD/sqmi. There were 558 housing units at an average density of 627.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 513 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.0% 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 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the village was 40.1 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,391 people, 570 households, and 388 families living in the village. The population density was 1,564.0 PD/sqmi. There were 598 housing units at an average density of 672.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.78% White, 0.07% African American, 0.07% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.14% of the population.

There were 570 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 28.6% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $44,313. Males had a median income of $29,931 versus $17,813 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,239. About 6.8% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government
New Waterford operates under a mayor–council government, where there are six council members elected as a legislature in addition to an independently elected mayor who serves as an executive. The current mayor is M. Shane Patrone.

Education
Children in New Waterford are served by the Crestview Local School District. The current schools in the district are:
 * Crestview Elementary School – 3407 Middleton Road, grades PreK-4
 * Crestview Middle School – 44100 Crestview Road, grades 5–8
 * Crestview High School – 44100 Crestview Road, grades 9-12

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Rogers, Ohio

Rogers is a village in eastern Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 194 at the 2020 census. It is approximately 20 mi south of Youngstown.

Located along the Little Bull Creek and the Youngstown and Southeastern Railroad, it is best known for the Rogers Flea Market & Auction, one of the largest open-air flea markets in Ohio.

History
Rogers had its start in the year 1883 by the building of the Pittsburgh, Lisbon and Western Railroad through the territory. It was named for its founder, T. G. Rogers. Rogers was incorporated as a village in 1895.

Mount Hope College
Mount Hope College was an academy in central Rogers, located on Highland Avenue. In 1894, the academy burned, but was rebuilt the same year. Brothers Asher A. Galbreath and Charles Burleigh Galbreath bought the academy in 1894. In 1905, the college was changed to a correspondence school named Carnegie College, and later to a public school.

Geography
The following highways pass through Rogers:
 * OH-7.svg State Route 7
 * OH-154.svg State Route 154

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.23 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 237 people, 85 households, and 66 families living in the village. The population density was 1030.4 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 404.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White, 0.4% African American, and 1.3% from two or more races.

There were 85 households, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 22.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.4% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the village was 39.3 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 13% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% 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 266 people, 95 households, and 72 families living in the village. The population density was 1,132.4 PD/sqmi. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 421.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.25% White, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 95 households, out of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 21.1% 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 2.80 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $33,036. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,055. About 15.5% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 21.7% of those 65 or over.

Government
Rogers operates under a mayor–council government, where there are six council members elected as a legislature in addition to an independently elected mayor who serves as an executive.

Education
Children in Rogers are served by the Beaver Local School District. The current schools serving Rogers are:
 * Beaver Local Elementary School – grades K-4
 * Beaver Local Middle School – grades 5-8
 * Beaver Local High School – grades 9-12

A public primary school served students in Rogers until 2015.

Flea market
Since 1955, Rogers has been home to Rogers Community Auction and Flea Market. One of the largest flea markets in Ohio, it is an open-air market held year-round, sitting on 250 acre of land. The market has an assortment of vendors including produce, clothing, novelties, and antiques. The market has more than 1,600 vendors' spaces, 350 of which are covered; no admission fee; and more than 70 acre of free parking. It is located off Ohio State Route 154, with access also available from Ohio State Route 7.

Weekly events include the weekly Friday flea market, with auctions of household items, antiques, farm fresh produce and livestock. Hays and grains are auctioned on Wednesdays, and the second Tuesday of each month is reserved for the equipment/consignment auction.

On July 25, 2014, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided more than one dozen vendors at the flea market for selling counterfeit consumer goods. The merchandise seized was worth over US$500,000. The sale of counterfeit goods violated the flea market's policies. The flea market resumed normal business on August 8.

On September 18, 2019, hay barrels inside a pavilon at the flea market caught fire and engulfed the entire structure within minutes.

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Salem, Ohio

Salem is a city in northern Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 11,915. Extending into southern Mahoning County, it is the principal city of the Salem micropolitan area, which includes all of Columbiana County. It lies about 18 mi southwest of Youngstown, 28 mi east of Canton, and 60 mi southeast of Cleveland.

Founded by the Quaker society in 1806, Salem was notably active in the abolitionist movement of the early- to mid-19th century as a hub for the American Underground Railroad. Through the 20th century, Salem served as one of many industrial towns in Northeast Ohio's Mahoning Valley region. Today, the city is a commuter town and an economic center of Columbiana County, home to Allegheny Wesleyan College and Kent State University at Salem.

History
Salem was founded by a New Jersey clockmaker, Zadok Street, and a Pennsylvanian potter, John Straughan, in 1806. The city was named after Salem, New Jersey, Street's native community. The name Salem itself is a biblical derivative of Jerusalem in the Middle East, which means "city of peace". The city's early settlers included the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers, which the local school district's sports teams honor by referring to themselves collectively as the Salem Quakers. Salem was incorporated in 1830.

Radio DJ Alan Freed was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Salem. While working at a radio station in Cleveland, he coined the phrase "Rock & Roll".

Advantageously located between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, Salem thrived on an industrial-based economy. For several decades, Salem's largest corporations included American Standard Brands, Eljer, Mullins Manufacturing, Deming Pump, and Salem China. Today, American Standard, a Fresh Mark, Inc meat production facility, and several tool-and-die manufacturers remain.

Reform efforts
Salem was a center for reform activity in several ways. The Anti-Slavery Bugle, an abolitionist newspaper, was published in Salem beginning in 1845. A local group of the Progressive Friends, an association of Quakers who separated from the main body partly to be freer to work for such causes as abolitionism and women's rights, formed in Salem in 1849. The local school board at that time was composed entirely of abolitionists.

Salem was the site of an annual conference, the Anti-Slavery Fair, whose purpose was to raise money for anti-slavery activities.

In April 1850, Salem hosted the first Women's Rights Convention in Ohio, the third such convention in the United States. (The first was the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848; the second was the Rochester Convention two weeks later.) The Salem Convention was the first of these conventions to be organized on a statewide basis. All the convention officers were women. Men were not allowed to vote, sit on the platform, or speak during the convention. The male spectators were supportive, however, and when the convention was over, they created an organization of their own and endorsed the actions of the women's convention.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 6.43 sqmi, all land. Salem is the largest incorporated place by area in Columbiana County.

The city of Salem is mostly surrounded by Perry Township. As with other Ohio townships, Perry Township has been subject to annexation in recent years. Residents of land annexed to the city of Salem enjoy all benefits other city residents enjoy, and by Ohio law are now residents of the city. Several acres of Salem Township and Green Township were annexed into the city limits in 2000 and 2001. Other actions to spur economic development undertaken around the same time annexed specific land: in 1999, 82.24 acre of Salem Township were granted police and fire protection, snow removal service, and other standard services already provided by the city by ordinance passed by the city government.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 12,303 people, 5,272 households, and 3,118 families living in the city. The population density was 1913.4 PD/sqmi. There were 5,763 housing units at an average density of 896.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 5,272 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,197 people, 5,146 households, and 3,247 families living in the city. The population density was 2,228.2 /sqmi. There were 5,505 housing units at an average density of 1,005.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.35% White, 0.52% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 5,146 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.8% 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 2.31 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,006, and the median income for a family was $40,191. Males had a median income of $31,630 versus $19,471 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,579. About 9.8% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
According to the Sustainable Opportunity Development Center in Salem, as of 2022, the top employers in the city are:

Arts and culture
Two sections of the city are designated National Register historic districts: the South Lincoln Avenue Historic District (designated 1993) and the Salem Downtown Historic District (designated 1995), which includes several of the town's monumental and architecturally distinctive homes and businesses.

Other city properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places include the Burchfield Homestead, home to painter Charles E. Burchfield from ages 5 to 28, the John Street House and Daniel Howell Hise House, both Underground Railroad stations, and the First United Methodist Church.

Government
Salem operates under a chartered mayor–council government. Eight council members are elected as a legislature for two-year terms, which constitutes four separate wards, three at-large districts, and a council president. An independently elected mayor serves as an executive. The current mayor is Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey (R), and the current council president is Sara Baronzzi (R). The mayor, auditor, treasurer, and law director are all elected to four-year terms.

Primary and secondary
Salem is served by the Salem City School District. The schools operated by the district are Buckeye Elementary School (grades K-2), Reilly Elementary School (grades 3–4), Southeast Elementary School (grades 5–6), Salem Junior High School (grades 7–8), and Salem Senior High School (grades 9–12).

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown operates the private St. Paul Elementary School for grades K-6.

Postsecondary
Allegheny Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts college in Salem that grants bachelor's and associate degrees in ministry and theology-related disciplines.

Kent State University operates a satellite campus, Kent State University at Salem, with one building in the city proper and another just outside the city limits in Salem Township. The campus grants associate's degrees and bachelor's degrees, and also offers introductory programs that can be completed at the main campus.

Transportation
The following highways pass through Salem:
 * US 62.svg U.S. Route 62
 * OH-9.svg State Route 9
 * OH-14.svg State Route 14
 * OH-173.svg State Route 173
 * OH-344.svg State Route 344

Notable people

 * Dustin Bates, lead singer and songwriter for STARSET and formerly Downplay
 * Chalkley Beeson, businessman, musician, lawman, and owner of Long Branch Saloon
 * Charles Burchfield, 20th-century painter and visionary artist
 * John Allen Campbell, first governor of the Wyoming Territory
 * Jason Candle, NCAA football coach for the Toledo Rockets
 * Joe Daley, jazz saxophonist, composer, and teacher
 * Max Fisher, businessman and philanthropist, served as an advisor to U.S. presidents for Israeli connections
 * Alan Freed, disc jockey, coined the term "rock and roll"
 * Daniel Howell Hise, diarist and abolitionist whose home was on the Underground Railroad
 * Caleb Hunt, a founder of the company that built and operated the historic steamboat ’’Enterprise’’
 * Elisha Hunt, principal founder of the company that built and operated the historic steamboat Enterprise
 * Rich Karlis, National Football League placekicker
 * Kirk Lowdermilk, National Football League center
 * Jerry Meals, Major League Baseball umpire
 * Jerri Nielsen, physician who administered a biopsy and chemotherapy to herself in Antarctica
 * John Hunt Painter, Quaker abolitionist who sent the firearms to John Brown for the raid on Harper's Ferry
 * Marius Robinson, minister, abolitionist and editor of The Anti-Slavery Bugle
 * Michael Rulli, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 6th district
 * Webster Street, lawyer who served as chief justice of the Arizona Territorial Supreme Court
 * Charles C. Williamson, librarian
 * Lloyd Yoder, NCAA football tackle and College Football Hall of Fame inductee

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Salineville, Ohio

Salineville is a village in southwestern Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,206 at the 2020 census. It is approximately 20 mi northwest of Steubenville and 35 mi southwest of Youngstown.

History

Salineville was laid out in 1839 and incorporated as a village in 1848. Salineville was named from the salt deposits (salinity) found on Yellow Creek.

The Civil War Battle of Salineville, which ended Morgan's Raid and resulted in the capture of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, took place near Salineville on July 26, 1863.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.21 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,311 people, 518 households, and 346 families living in the village. The population density was 593.2 PD/sqmi. There were 591 housing units at an average density of 267.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% White, 1.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 518 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% 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.

The median age in the village was 36.5 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,397 people, 535 households, and 365 families living in the village. The population density was 628.6 PD/sqmi. There were 594 housing units at an average density of 267.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.07% White, 0.36% Native American, 0.07% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 535 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 26.7% 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 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,473, and the median income for a family was $30,167. Males had a median income of $28,864 versus $19,539 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,895. About 11.6% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.4% of those under age 18 and 16.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Salineville operates under a mayor–council government, where there are six council members elected as a legislature in addition to an independently elected mayor who serves as an executive. The current mayor is Chad J. Bettis. Additionally, Salineville has a Board of Trustees of Public Affairs, a three-member board elected separately from the village council.

Education
Children in Salineville are served by the Southern Local School District, which operates a K-12 complex in Washington Township. The renovated complex was built by adding to what was then the Southern Local High School building, and was completed in 2004.

The current schools in the district are:
 * Southern Local Elementary School – 38095 State Route 39, grades K-6
 * Southern Local Jr./Sr. High School – 38095 State Route 39, grades 7-12

Notable people

 * Ben Feldman – record-setting life insurance salesman
 * Julia H. Johnston – Christian songwriter who composed Grace Greater Than All Our Sin

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Summitville, Ohio

Summitville is a village in southwestern Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 110 at the 2020 census. It is approximately 25 mi miles southeast of Canton and 30 mi southwest of Youngstown.

History
Summitville was laid out in 1853. The village was so named on account of its lofty elevation near one of the highest points between the Sandy Creek and Lake Erie.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.95 sqmi, of which 0.92 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 135 people, 51 households, and 39 families living in the village. The population density was 146.7 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 59.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.6% White, 0.7% African American, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.

There were 51 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.5% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% 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 3.00.

The median age in the village was 38.2 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 108 people, 45 households, and 31 families living in the village. The population density was 116.1 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 52.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.22% White, and 2.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.

There were 45 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% 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 2.94.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 74.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $17,143 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,236. There were 13.3% of families and 15.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 36.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Government
Summitville operates under a mayor–council government, where there are six council members elected as a legislature in addition to an independently elected mayor who serves as an executive. The current mayor is Fred O. May. In addition, there is an elected village clerk and treasurer; the position was combined in 1998.

Education
Children in Summitville are served by the Southern Local School District, which operates a K-12 complex in Washington Township. The renovated complex was built by adding to what was then the Southern Local High School building, and was completed in 2004. At one time, Summitville was home to its own schoolhouse, Franklin Elementary School. The current schools serving the village are:
 * Southern Local Elementary School – grades K-6
 * Southern Local Jr./Sr. High School – grades 7-12

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Wellsville, Ohio

Wellsville is a village in southern Columbiana County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 3,113 at the 2020 census. It is approximately 15 mi north of Steubenville and 35 mi south of Youngstown.

In its heyday, Wellsville was home to industries in transportation, both through rail terminals on the Pennsylvania Railroad and docks on the Ohio River, as well as pottery and ceramics manufacturing.

Early history and establishment
In 1770, George Washington with his friend and personal surveyor, William Crawford, embarked on a journey down the Ohio River from Pittsburgh for the purpose of viewing lands to be apportioned among soldiers who had served in the French and Indian War. They are reported to have surveyed the Wellsville area, just north of Yellow Creek in 1770, and it was noted in his journal that it was good bottom land.

The Yellow Creek Massacre occurred near Wellsville in 1774. A group of Virginian settlers killed the relatives of a prominent Iroquois leader, Logan, who was camped on Yellow Creek. Logan took revenge, resulting in Lord Dunmore's War.

James Clark and William Wells first settled in the area in 1795. Although they had to leave for a while due to Native American attacks in the area, they returned between 1797 and 1800. Wellsville was founded in 1797 by William Wells, a Pennsylvanian, and former justice of the Territory Northwest of the River Ohio. Wellsville's first school and church were also established before 1800. A barn built in 1807 by the Aten family was moved to Hale Farm and Village in Bath, Ohio.

19th century to present
In 1814, a turnpike road was built to Lisbon, and in 1816, a post office was established with John J. Feehan serving as postmaster. In the 1820s, the first Methodist Episcopal Church was organized by Rev. John Callahan in the house of William Wells. This is supposed to be the first Methodist Episcopal Church organized in Ohio. Shortly thereafter, Joseph Wells founded the Methodist Protestant Church.

Wellsville finally took shape around 1823, when William Wells recorded that lots had been laid out for planned settlement. The initial site was bounded by the current Third and Fifth Streets, between Riverside Avenue and Commerce Street (although at the time they had different names.) In 1836, a foundry was opened to make steamboat machinery. It later became known as the Stevenson Company, and produced brick-making machinery. It still exists today as a fabrication and machine shop.

Wellsville was incorporated as a village in 1848. In 1852, the Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad (later acquired by the Pennsylvania Railroad) built a track from Hanover, Ohio, to Wellsville, and in 1856, it built a track from Wellsville to Rochester, Pennsylvania.

On February 14, 1861, Abraham Lincoln, on his way to his first inauguration, spoke to a large gathering in front of the Whitacre House, a hotel, in Wellsville. On July 26, 1863, Confederate States Army General John Hunt Morgan and several hundred of his soldiers surrendered to pursuing Union forces after Morgan's Raid ended in nearby West Point, and were held in Wellsville before being shipped to the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus. Morgan's Raid was the northernmost advance of Confederate troops during the Civil War. At this time, Ohio State Route 45 was known as the Warren-Ashtabula Turnpike, which ran from Wellsville to Lake Erie. It was an important part of the Underground Railroad.

During the 1896 presidential campaign, Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan addressed a crowd in Wellsville from the back of a train. Bryan was the first candidate to successfully embrace "whistle stop" campaigning, harnessing the power of a young rail network to reach masses of voters.

The 1936 flooding of the Ohio River resulted in the construction of a flood wall. In 1951, his only year of varsity basketball at Wellsville, Bevo Francis scored 776 points in 25 games for an average of nearly 32 points per game. In the process, he led his team to a stunning 19–1 regular-season record and a berth in the state playoffs. He was a unanimous all-state performer. In 1986, the 1870 Episcopal Church of the Ascension and Manse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
It is located on the Allegheny Plateau. Its southern border is the Ohio River. On its eastern border is the Little Yellow Creek and on its western border is the Yellow Cheek. Its northern border is rising hills.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.91 sqmi, of which 1.80 sqmi is land and 0.11 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,541 people, 1,475 households, and 957 families residing in the village. The population density was 1967.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,774 housing units at an average density of 985.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 89.3% White, 6.8% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 1,475 households, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.0% were married couples living together, 22.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 30.8% 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 2.40 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the village was 37.6 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,133 people, 1,696 households, and 1,107 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,348.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,869 housing units at an average density of 1,062.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 90.59% White, 6.97% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 1,696 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,198, and the median income for a family was $33,245. Males had a median income of $26,724 versus $19,904 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,335. About 16.5% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Wellsville operates under a council–manager government, where there are six council members elected as a legislature in addition to the mayor, who serves as an executive. All are elected for 4-year terms. The council employs a village manager and fiscal officer for administration. The current mayor is Robert Boley (D), the current village administrator is Jarrod Grimm, and the current fiscal officer is Hoi Wah.

Education
Children in Wellsville are served by the Wellsville Local School District. The current schools serving the village are Garfield Elementary School (grades PK-3), Daw Elementary School (grades 4–7), and Wellsville Junior/Senior High School (grades 8–12).

Wellsville is also served by the Wellsville Carnegie Public Library. It was established on February 15, 1912. In 2005, the library loaned more than 55,000 items to its 8,000 cardholders. Total holdings as of 2005 are over 36,000 volumes with over 62 periodical subscriptions.

Notable people

 * Mary Bowermaster, American record holder in World Masters Athletics Championships
 * Tom Casey, Canadian Football League player, led league in rushing yards from 1950 to 1956
 * Edward Knight Collins Shipping magnate had a summer home in Wellsville
 * Bevo Francis, NCAA basketball player who was one of the most prolific scorers in college basketball history during his career at Rio Grande College
 * Wallace Samuel Gourley, Federal judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
 * William Peters Hepburn, U.S. Representative from Iowa's 8th District
 * Burr McIntosh, Lecturer, photographer, film studio owner, silent film actor, author, publisher of Burr McIntosh Monthly
 * Melvin E. Newlin, United States Marine and Medal of Honor recipient
 * Clete Patterson, NFL player
 * Frank "Killjoy" Pucci, vocalist of the death metal band Necrophagia
 * William Chapman Ralston, San Francisco businessman and financier, founder of the Bank of California
 * James William Reilly, Ohio state representative, general in Union Army during American Civil War
 * P. Craig Russell, comic book illustrator

title: Wellsville, Ohio


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Conesville, Ohio

Conesville is a village in Coshocton County, Ohio, United States, along the Muskingum River. The population was 328 at the 2020 census.

History
Conesville is most likely named after Beebe Stewart Cone, who with three other men in 1847, erected a sizable distillery near the local west side of the Muskingum River. A grouping of houses for workers was built near the distillery accompanied by several small businesses. The distillery burned down in 1857. Afterward, Cone gave up that business venture and moved on to Muscatine County, Iowa. The distillery was rebuilt by a man named James Beebe but it also burned down a few years later. Prior to 1840, a man named Delaney had purchase land in the same area and planned for it to be named Delaneysville, but it failed as any incorporated entity.

The Conesville Power Plant, located just east of the village, started operations in 1957.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.16 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 347 people, 134 households, and 98 families living in the village. The population density was 2168.8 PD/sqmi. There were 146 housing units at an average density of 912.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 134 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the village was 37.5 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 364 people, 144 households, and 105 families living in the village. The population density was 2,387.4 PD/sqmi. There were 149 housing units at an average density of 977.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.73% White, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 144 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% 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 2.95.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,139, and the median income for a family was $46,563. Males had a median income of $29,444 versus $22,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,015. About 6.7% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Conesville, Ohio


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Coshocton, Ohio

Coshocton is a city in and the county seat of Coshocton County, Ohio, United States, approximately 63 mi east-northeast of Columbus. The population was 11,050 at the 2020 census. The Walhonding River and the Tuscarawas River meet in Coshocton to form the Muskingum River.

Coshocton contains Roscoe Village, a restored town of the canal era, located next to the former Ohio and Erie Canal. A heritage tourist attraction, it showcases the area's unique canal history. The city was developed on the site of a former Lenape village established in the late 1770s by bands who had migrated from the East under European oppression. Coshocton is the principal city of the Coshocton micropolitan area.

History
The Lenape sympathetic to the new United States stayed near Coshocton. White Eyes, then leader of the Lenape people, signed the Treaty of Fort Pitt of 1778, by which the Lenape hoped to secure their safety during the War, and he promised scouts and support to the rebel colonists.

In retaliation for frontier raids by hostile Lenape and British, Colonel Daniel Brodhead of the Continental Army ignored the treaty. After indiscriminately raiding and destroying the peaceful Moravian Christian Lenape settlement of Indaochaic also known as Lichtenau, he attacked and destroyed the Lenape at Coshocton in April 1781.

Coshocton was originally called Tuscarawas by American colonists, after the river, and under the latter name was laid out in 1802. The young town was renamed Coshocton when it was designated county seat by the legislature in 1811.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.20 sqmi, of which 8.08 sqmi is land and 0.12 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,216 people, 4,872 households, and 2,927 families residing in the city. The population density was 1388.1 PD/sqmi. There were 5,458 housing units at an average density of 675.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 1.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 4,872 households, of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.9% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 42.9 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% 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 11,682 people, 5,048 households, and 3,160 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,562.1 PD/sqmi. There were 5,471 housing units at an average density of 731.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.05% White, 1.63% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 5,048 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,098, and the median income for a family was $42,088. Males had a median income of $31,163 versus $22,130 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,436. About 6.8% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Coshocton is home to a campus of the Central Ohio Technical College, which offers 31 associate degree programs and 12 certificate programs.

The main branch of the Coshocton Public Library system is located on Main Street in downtown Coshocton.

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Nellie, Ohio

Nellie is a village in Coshocton County, Ohio, United States, along the Walhonding River. The population was 122 at the 2020 census.

The 1930s-era Mohawk Dam, a dry dam built for flood control, is just to the north and west of the village.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.71 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 131 people, 49 households, and 34 families living in the village. The population density was 184.5 PD/sqmi. There were 56 housing units at an average density of 78.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.5% White, 0.8% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races.

There were 49 households, of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the village was 37.5 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 134 people, 53 households, and 40 families living in the village. The population density was 188.6 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 146.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.27% White, 0.75% African American, and 2.99% from two or more races.

There were 53 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% 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 2.95.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $40,417. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,333. There were 4.3% of families and 3.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.5% of those over 64.

title: Nellie, Ohio


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Plainfield, Ohio

Plainfield is a village in Coshocton County, Ohio, United States, along Wills Creek. The population was 141 at the 2020 census.

History
Plainfield was laid out in 1816. It was named from its setting upon the plains. By 1833, businesses in Plainfield included one store and one tavern. Plainfield was incorporated as a village in 1878.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.41 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 157 people, 69 households, and 46 families living in the village. The population density was 382.9 PD/sqmi. There were 76 housing units at an average density of 185.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.8% White, 0.6% African American, and 2.5% from two or more races.

There were 69 households, of which 20.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the village was 50.5 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 37.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 158 people, 66 households, and 45 families living in the village. The population density was 377.4 PD/sqmi. There were 72 housing units at an average density of 172.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.73% White, 0.63% Asian, and 0.63% from two or more races.

There were 66 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 36.1% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $39,821, and the median income for a family was $41,806. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $15,833 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,441. None of the families and 2.6% of the population were living below the poverty line.

title: Plainfield, Ohio


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Warsaw, Ohio

Warsaw is a village in Coshocton County, Ohio, United States, along the Walhonding River. The population was 624 at the 2020 census.

History
Warsaw was laid out in 1834. It was named after Warsaw, the capital of Poland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.46 sqmi, of which 0.44 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 682 people, 277 households, and 192 families living in the village. The population density was 1550.0 PD/sqmi. There were 311 housing units at an average density of 706.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 277 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% 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 2.97.

The median age in the village was 40.5 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 39% male, 40.1% female and 20.9% transgender.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 781 people, 308 households, and 218 families living in the village. The population density was 1,790.3 PD/sqmi. There were 346 housing units at an average density of 793.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.44% White, 1.15% African American, 0.64% Native American, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 308 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 26.6% 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 2.54 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,917, and the median income for a family was $40,556. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $26,771 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,443. About 3.7% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Warsaw, Ohio


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West Lafayette, Ohio

West Lafayette is a village in Coshocton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,417 at the 2020 census.

History
West Lafayette was laid out in 1850 by Robert Shaw and William Wheeler. In 1855, the Steubenville and Indiana Railroad was built through the new town. The line became known as the Panhandle Route and was operated in the Pennsylvania Railroad system and currently by the Columbus and Ohio River Railroad (Ohio Central Railroad System). Tragedy struck this track on September 11, 1950, when the crack passenger train "Spirit of St. Louis" hit another train carrying 600 men of the 109th Field Artillery Battalion of the Pennsylvania National Guard. 33 men were killed as a result of the accident. A memorial was placed near the site of the accident in 1990. A 105mm howitzer is at the memorial also, commemorating the manufacture of 105mm shells at Moore Enamelling across the tracks during WWII.

The village was once known as the "Enamel Center of the World". Before plastics were invented, steel vessels covered with a ceramic called enamelware were the norm in American homes. In 1903 the Lafayette Stamping and Enameling Co. was founded. Moore Enameling and Jones Metal also manufactured enamelware.

The West Lafayette Homecoming was founded in 1950 and continues today as the "Hometown Festival."

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.89 sqmi, all land.

The village is built upon a level plain in the Tuscarawas River valley and is surrounded by forested hills and agricultural valleys. The Ohio Central Railroad passes through the town. Immediately north of the village is U.S. Route 36. Both of these are major arteries connecting Columbus with points east.

The aquifer under the village is the site of a well documented trichloroethylene (TCE) plume.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,321 people, 948 households, and 642 families living in the village. The population density was 2607.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,033 housing units at an average density of 1160.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 948 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the village was 39.1 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% 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 2,313 people, 909 households, and 616 families living in the village. The population density was 3,503.4 PD/sqmi. There were 990 housing units at an average density of 1,499.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.53% White, 0.22% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.26% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 909 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% 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 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,870, and the median income for a family was $38,333. Males had a median income of $29,205 versus $20,341 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,913. About 5.7% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
West Lafayette has a public library, a branch of the Coshocton Public Library.

The village is also home to the Ridgewood Local School district which accounts for the eastern half of the county and parts of surrounding counties. Ridgewood Local is a public K-12 district and has an elementary building (pre school - 3rd), a middle school (4-7) and a high school (8-12) more information can be found on the schools website at www.ridgewood.k12.oh.us

Airport
Tri-City Airport is a public use airport located two nautical miles (4 km) southeast of the central business district of West Lafayette.

Notable people

 * J. Harry McGregor, politician
 * Madison Rayne, professional wrestler

title: West Lafayette, Ohio