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Kenton, Ohio

Kenton is a city in and the county seat of Hardin County, Ohio, United States, located in the west-central part of Ohio about 57 mi (92 km) northwest of Columbus and 70 mi (113 km) south of Toledo. Its population was 7,947 at the 2020 census. The city was named for frontiersman Simon Kenton of Kentucky and Ohio.

History
Kenton was originally the site of Fort McArthur, erected in 1812 by Colonel Duncan McArthur as one of the forts along the line of General William Hull's march against the British headquarters at Fort Detroit during the War of 1812.

In 1845, Kenton was incorporated as a village; it became a city in 1886. The city was named after frontiersman Simon Kenton.

The city began as a center for agricultural trade, then in the late 19th century, developed industry common to America of the time. From 1890 to 1952, Kenton was home to the Kenton Hardware Company, manufacturers of locks, cast-iron toys, and the very popular Gene Autry toy cap guns.

International Car Company, a manufacturer of rail cabooses, operated in Kenton for many years. In 1975, it was purchased by Paccar, a manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. In 1983, Paccar closed down the business, noting a decrease in demand for rail equipment.

The 2001 CSX 8888 incident involving an unmanned freight train ended in Kenton.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.13 sqmi, of which 0.09 sqmi is covered by water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, 8,262 people in 3,351 households, including 2,092 families, lived in the city. The population density was 1,836 persons per square mile (712.2/km$2$). The 3,773 housing units had an average density of 838.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.90%.

Of the 3,351 households, 29.2% had children under 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were not families. About 31.9% of households were one person and 14.3% were one person 65 or older. The average household size was 2.40, and the average family size was 2.97.

The age distribution was 28.1% under 20, 6.5% from 20 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% 65 or older. The median age was 37.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, 8,336 people in 3,495 households, including 2,149 families, resided in the city. The population density was 1,860.6 PD/sqmi. The 3,795 housing units at an average density of 847.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.11% White, 0.91% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.90%.

Of the 3,495 households, 29.9% had children under 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were not families. About 33.4% of households were one person, and 15.3% were one person 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34, and the average family size was 2.95.

The age distribution was 25.5% under 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% were 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females18 and over, there were 83.8 males.

The median household income was $29,065 and the median family income was $37,170. Males had a median income of $31,225 versus $19,413 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,324. About 11.6% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Kenton has a variety of attractions and activities. The Hardin County Courthouse is a historical site in the center of the public square. Kenton has one public library, the Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library, which was formerly located in a 1905 Carnegie library. The city's Hardin County Historical Museum is located in a near north side historic district.

Kenton's large Amish population sells produce, baked goods, and furniture. The Hardin County Fair is held during the week of Labor Day.

Parks and recreation
The city offers camping and fishing at Saulisberry Park located west of Kenton on Ohio State Route 67. This city park and reservoir was named in honor of former Mayor Helen Saulisberry.

Education
Kenton is home to the Kenton City School District, which includes an elementary school, Kenton Middle School, and Kenton High School. Kenton Elementary School opened in 2014; it replaced the three previous elementary and one kindergarten buildings. Simon Kenton, a special-education school, is run by a different board of education and is associated with the Harco Workshop for Developmental Disabilities.

The local high school is Kenton High School, with the nickname the "Wildcats". The Wildcat football team won consecutive state championships in 2001 and 2002 in division IV, was a runner-up in 2011 in Division IV, and as a runner-up in 2003 in Division III.

Media
Two media outlets operate in Kenton: WKTN, a radio station, and The Kenton Times, a daily newspaper.

Notable people

 * Jon Cross, state representative, Ohio House of Representatives (R-83rd District)
 * John R. Goodin, Democratic congressman from Kansas
 * William Lawrence, Republican congressman
 * Fred Machetanz, writer, artist
 * Jacob Parrott, first recipient of the Medal of Honor
 * Paul Robinson, creator of the long-running Etta Kett comic strip for King Features Syndicate
 * Luther M. Strong, US representative from Ohio
 * Walt Slagle, American Baseball Pitcher

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McGuffey, Ohio

McGuffey is a village in Hardin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 466 at the 2020 census.

History
McGuffey was laid out in 1890, and named for John McGuffey. John McGuffey had donated land for a railroad depot in exchange for the naming rights. A post office called McGuffey has been in operation since 1883. The village was incorporated in 1896.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.36 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 501 people, 192 households, and 131 families living in the village. The population density was 1391.7 PD/sqmi. There were 229 housing units at an average density of 636.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 192 households, of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 19.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the village was 35.6 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 522 people, 207 households, and 138 families living in the village. The population density was 1,426.6 PD/sqmi. There were 235 housing units at an average density of 642.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.70% White, 1.34% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 207 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% 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 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $22,024, and the median income for a family was $25,313. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,626. About 12.3% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.0% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Mount Victory, Ohio

Mount Victory is a village in Hardin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 601 at the 2020 census.

History
The town site of Mount Victory was surveyed in 1851, one year before the railroad was extended to that point. The village received its name by reason of the proprietor shouting "Victory!" when he obtained the land. A post office has been in operation at Mount Victory since 1854.

Education
Mount Victory is home to the Ridgemont High School, the only school in the Ridgemont Local Schools district.

Mount Victory has a public library, a branch of the Ridgemont Public Library.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.77 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 627 people, 249 households, and 172 families living in the village. The population density was 814.3 PD/sqmi. There were 279 housing units at an average density of 362.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White, 0.6% African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 249 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 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 2.95.

The median age in the village was 37.3 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 600 people, 245 households, and 171 families living in the village. The population density was 791.3 PD/sqmi. There were 263 housing units at an average density of 346.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.83% White, 0.17% African American, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population.

There were 245 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,694, and the median income for a family was $47,273. Males had a median income of $33,571 versus $22,344 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,745. About 3.8% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Patterson, Ohio

Patterson is a village in Hardin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 130 at the 2020 census.

History
Patterson was platted in 1846, and named for Robert Patterson, a railroad official. A post office called Patterson was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1978.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.11 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 139 people, 53 households, and 38 families living in the village. The population density was 1263.6 PD/sqmi. There were 56 housing units at an average density of 509.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.3% White and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 53 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% 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 3.05.

The median age in the village was 42.3 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 44.6% male and 55.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 138 people, 54 households, and 40 families living in the village. The population density was 1,288.5 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 550.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.83% White, and 2.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 54 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $27,321 versus $24,107 for females. The per capita income for the village was $23,990. There were none of the families and 1.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 9.1% of those over 64.

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Bowerston, Ohio

Bowerston is a village in Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 356 at the 2020 census.

History
The village of Bowerston was settled in the early 19th century by Barnhard Bower and his brother John. When they first moved to the area, two mills were already built on the south side of Conotton Creek. One mill was a sawmill, the other a gristmill, and in 1804, the Bower brothers began to rebuild the mills. In 1816, the settlement called Bower's Mills was laid out and later it was called Bowersville and finally Bowerston. Bowerston was platted by David Bower, Henry Hoover, and Nathaniel Bower on August 21, 1851, and was filed in court August 2, 1852. The village was incorporated April 2, 1883.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.51 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 398 people, 156 households, and 92 families living in the village. The population density was 780.4 PD/sqmi. There were 179 housing units at an average density of 351.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.7% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 0.3% from two or more races.

There were 156 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.0% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the village was 41.1 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.0% male and 55.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 414 people, 145 households, and 100 families living in the village. The population density was 816.9 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 325.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 145 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 27.6% 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 2.50 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $42,083. Males had a median income of $28,036 versus $16,932 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,267. About 1.9% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Bowerston is the beginning of the multi-use rails-to-trails path, the Conotton Creek Trail, along Conotton Creek. The trail is 11.4 miles (18.3 kilometers) long. It starts at the eastern end of Bowerston, at the southeast end of Erie Street. It is paved and suitable for bicycling, roller blading, wheel chairing and walking.

Education
Public education in the village of Bowerston is provided by the Conotton Valley Union Local School District. Campuses serving the village include Bowerston Elementary School (Grades K-6) and Conotton Valley High School (Grades 7–12).

The village has a lending library, the Bowerston Public Library.

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Mississippi Burning

Mississippi Burning is a 1988 American crime thriller film directed by Alan Parker and written by Chris Gerolmo that is loosely based on the 1964 murder investigation of Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner in Mississippi. It stars Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe as two FBI agents investigating the disappearance of three civil rights workers in fictional Jessup County, Mississippi, who are met with hostility by the town's residents, local police, and the Ku Klux Klan.

Gerolmo began writing the script in 1986 after researching the 1964 murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner. He and producer Frederick Zollo presented it to Orion Pictures, and the studio hired Parker to direct. The writer and director had disputes over the script, and Orion allowed Parker to make uncredited rewrites. The film was shot in a number of locations in Mississippi and Alabama, with principal photography from March to May 1988.

On release, Mississippi Burning was criticized by activists involved in the civil rights movement and the families of Chaney, Goodman and Schwerner for its fictionalization of events. Critical reaction was generally positive, with praise aimed towards the cinematography and the performances of Hackman, Dafoe and Frances McDormand. The film grossed $34.6 million in North America against a production budget of $15 million. It received seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won for Best Cinematography.

Plot
In 1964, three civil rights workers – two of them are Jewish and one of them is black – go missing while they are in Jessup County, Mississippi, organizing a voter registry for African Americans. The FBI sends Alan Ward and Rupert Anderson to investigate. Ward is a Northerner, senior in rank but much younger than Anderson, and approaches the investigation by the book. In contrast, Anderson, a former Mississippi sheriff, is more nuanced in his approach. The pair find it difficult to conduct interviews with the local townspeople, as Sheriff Ray Stuckey and his deputies influence the public and are linked to a branch of the Ku Klux Klan.

With the help of the son of a local pastor, the FBI is finally able to bring forward a witness who saw Klansmen firebomb a house, and three white men are arrested and tried for felony arson. A local judge, however, gives the men a token suspended sentence while deriding the FBI as "outside agitators" who provoked the men to violence. He then releases the men, who promptly attempt to kill the witness and hang his father. The FBI evacuate the family to the north and realize they will receive no help at all from local authorities.

Meanwhile, Anderson has developed a close relationship with the wife of Deputy Sheriff Clinton Pell who, in a tearful confession, reveals to Anderson that the three missing men have been murdered by her husband and his Klansmen accomplices, who then buried the bodies in an earthen dam. After the bodies are discovered, revealing to the nation that the disappearance of the civil rights workers was in fact murder, Pell beats his wife brutally in retribution after discovering her betrayal.

Ward and Anderson's different approaches spill over into a physical fight which Ward wins, but he concedes that his methods have been ineffective, and he gives Anderson carte blanche authorization to deal with the problem in his own way. Anderson devises a plan to indict members of the Klan for civil rights violations, instead of murder, because civil rights violations are federal crimes which means that convictions for civil rights violations are more certain compared to state-level charges of murder. The FBI arranges the kidnapping of Mayor Tilman, taking him to a remote shack, where he is left with a black man who threatens to castrate him unless he speaks out. Tilman gives him a complete description of the killings, including the names of those who were involved in it. The abductor is revealed to be an FBI operative who has been assigned to intimidate Tilman. Although the obtained information is inadmissible in court because it was obtained by coercion, it still proves to be valuable to the investigators.

Anderson and Ward concoct a plan, luring identified Klan collaborators to a bogus meeting, but the men soon realize that they have been set up and they leave the bogus meeting without discussing the murders. The FBI then concentrates on Lester Cowens, a Klansman of interest who exhibits a nervous demeanor, which the agents believe might yield a confession. The Feds pick him up and interrogate him. Anderson stages a tussle with Pell at the local barbershop in retaliation for the attack on his wife and takes off. Later, Cowens is at home when a shotgun blast shatters his windows. After seeing a burning cross on his lawn, he attempts to flee in his truck but is caught by several hooded men who intend to hang him. The team arrives to rescue him, having staged the entire scene where the hooded men are revealed to be other FBI agents.

Cowens, believing that his redneck brothers have threatened his life because of his admissions to the FBI, finally incriminates his accomplices. The Klansmen are all charged with civil rights violations, because this crime can be prosecuted at the federal level (murder was a state-based charge in 1964). Most of the perpetrators are convicted, while Stuckey is acquitted of all charges. The FBI later finds Tilman has hanged himself, and Bird wonders why. Ward tells him Tilman was guilty, for being a witness. Mrs. Pell returns to her home, which has been completely ransacked by vandals. She resolves to stay and rebuild her life, free of her husband. Before they leave town, Anderson and Ward visit an integrated congregation, gathered at an African American cemetery, where the black civil rights activist's desecrated gravestone reads, "Not Forgotten."

Historical context

On June 21, 1964, civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner were arrested in Philadelphia, Mississippi, by Deputy Sheriff Cecil Price, and taken to a Neshoba County jail. The three men worked on the "Freedom Summer" campaign, attempting to organize a voter registry for African Americans. Price charged Chaney with speeding and held the other two men for questioning. He released the three men on bail seven hours later and followed them out of town. After Chaney, Goodman and Schwerner failed to return to Meridian, Mississippi, on time, workers for the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) placed calls to the Neshoba County jail, asking if the police had any information on their whereabouts. Two days later, FBI agent John Proctor and ten other agents began their investigation in Neshoba County. They received a tip about a burning CORE station wagon seen in the woods off Highway 21, about 20 miles northeast of Philadelphia. The investigation was given the code name "MIBURN" (short for "Mississippi Burning"), and top FBI inspectors were sent to help with the case.

On August 4, 1964, the bodies of the three men were found after an informant nicknamed "Mr. X" in FBI reports passed along a tip to federal authorities. They were discovered underneath an earthen dam on a 253-acre farm located a few miles outside Philadelphia, Mississippi. All three men were shot. Nineteen suspects were the subject of a federal indictment for violating the workers' civil rights. On October 27, 1967, a federal trial conducted in Meridian resulted in only seven of the defendants, including Price, being convicted with sentences ranging from three to ten years. Nine were acquitted, and the jury deadlocked on three others.

Development
In 1985, screenwriter Chris Gerolmo discovered an article that excerpted a chapter from the book Inside Hoover's F.B.I., which chronicled the FBI's investigation into the murders of Chaney, Goodman and Schwerner. While writing a draft script, Gerolmo brought it to producer Frederick Zollo, who worked with him on Miles from Home (1988). Zollo helped Gerolmo develop the original draft before they sold it to Orion Pictures.

The studio then began its search for a director. Filmmakers Miloš Forman and John Schlesinger were among those considered. In September 1987, Alan Parker was given a copy of Gerolmo's script by Orion's executive vice president and co-founder Mike Medavoy. When Parker traveled to Tokyo, Japan, to act as a juror for the 1987 Tokyo International Film Festival, his colleague Robert F. Colesberry began researching the time period, and compiled books, newspaper articles, live news footage and photographs related to the 1964 murders. Upon returning to the United States, Parker met with Colesberry in New York and spent several months viewing the research. The director also began selecting the creative team; the production reunited Parker with many of his past collaborators, including Colesberry, casting directors Howard Feuer and Juliet Taylor, director of photography Peter Biziou, editor Gerry Hambling, costume designer Aude Bronson-Howard, production designer Geoffrey Kirkland, camera operator Michael Roberts, and music composer Trevor Jones.

Writing
Gerolmo described his original draft script as "a big, passionate, violent detective story set against the greatest sea-change in American life in the 20th century, the civil rights movement". For legal reasons, the names of the people and certain details related to the FBI's investigation were changed. On presenting Clinton Pell's wife as an informant, Gerolmo said, "... the fact that no one knew who Mr. X, the informant, was, left that as a dramatic possibility for me, in my Hollywood movie version of the story. That's why Mr. X became the wife of one of the conspirators." The abductor of Mayor Tilman was originally written as a Mafia hitman who forces a confession by putting a pistol in Tilman's mouth. Gerolmo was inspired by Gregory Scarpa, a mob enforcer allegedly recruited by the FBI during their search for Goodman, Chaney and Schwerner.

After Parker was hired to direct the film, Gerolmo had completed two drafts. Parker met with Gerolmo at Orion's offices in Century City, Los Angeles, where they began work on a third draft script. Both the writer and director, however, had repeated disagreements over the focus of the story. To resolve the issue, Orion executives in New York gave Parker one month to make uncredited rewrites before green-lighting the project.

Parker made several changes from Gerolmo's original draft. He omitted the Mafia hitman and created the character Agent Monk, a black FBI specialist who kidnaps Tilman. The scene in which Frank Bailey brutally beats a news cameraman was based on an actual event; Parker and Colesberry were inspired by a news outtake found during their research, in which a CBS News cameraman was assaulted by a suspect in the 1964 murder case. Parker also wrote a sex scene involving Rupert Anderson and Mrs. Pell. The scene was omitted during filming after Gene Hackman, who portrays Anderson, suggested to Parker that the relationship between the two characters be more discreet. By January 4, 1988, Parker had written a complete shooting script, which he submitted to Orion executives. Gerolmo did not visit the production during principal photography, due to the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike.

Casting
Parker held casting calls in New York, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Orlando, New Orleans, Raleigh and Nashville. The filmmakers did not retain the names of actual people; many of the supporting characters were composites of people related to the murder case. Gene Hackman plays Rupert Anderson, an FBI agent and former Mississippi sheriff. Brian Dennehy was briefly considered for the role before Orion suggested Hackman. As the script was being written, Parker frequently discussed the project with Hackman. Hackman said that "it felt right to do something of historical import. It was an extremely intense experience, both the content of the film and the making of it in Mississippi."

Orion was less resolute in terms of who they wanted for the role of Agent Alan Ward. After filming The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Willem Dafoe expressed interest in playing Ward, and Parker traveled to Los Angeles, where he met with the actor to discuss the role. Dafoe was cast shortly thereafter. To prepare for the role, Dafoe researched the time period and Neshoba County. He also read Willie Morris's 1983 novel The Courting of Marcus Dupree, and looked at 1960s documentary footage detailing how the media covered the murder case. Frances McDormand plays Mrs. Pell, the wife of Deputy Sheriff Clinton Pell. On working with Hackman, McDormand said: "Mississippi Burning, I didn't do research. All I did was listen to [Hackman]. He had an amazing capacity for not giving away any part of himself (in read-throughs). But the minute we got on the set, little blinds on his eyes flipped up and everything was available. It was mesmerizing. He's really believable, and it was like a basic acting lesson."

Gailard Sartain plays Ray Stuckey, the sheriff of Jessup County, a character based on former Neshoba County sheriff Lawrence A. Rainey. Sartain described Stuckey as "an elected official ... who has to be gregarious – but with sinister overtones". Stephen Tobolowsky plays Clayton Townley, a Grand Wizard of the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. The character is based on White Knights leader Samuel Bowers. Michael Rooker plays Frank Bailey, a Klansman involved in the murders of the three civil rights activists. Pruitt Taylor Vince, who had a small role in Parker's previous film Angel Heart, plays Lester Cowens, a Klansman who unknowingly becomes a pawn in the FBI's investigation. Vince described the character as "goofy, stupid and geeky" and stated, "I never had a prejudiced bone in my body. It gave me a funny feeling to play this guy with a hood and everything. But when you're in the midst of it, you just concentrate on getting through it."

Kevin Dunn joined the production in February 1988, appearing in his acting debut as FBI Agent Bird. Tobin Bell, also making his feature film debut, plays Agent Stokes, an FBI enforcer hired by Anderson to interrogate Cowens. Bell was first asked by Parker to read for the role of Clinton Pell, a role that was ultimately given to Brad Dourif.

Appearing as the three civil rights activists are Geoffrey Nauffts as "Goatee", a character based on Michael Schwerner; Rick Zieff as "Passenger", based on Andrew Goodman; and Christopher White as "Black Passenger", based on James Chaney. Producers Frederick Zollo and Robert F. Colesberry also make appearances in the film; Zollo briefly appears as a news reporter, and Colesberry appears as a news cameraman who is brutally beaten by Frank Bailey. While scouting locations in Jackson, Mississippi, Parker arranged an open casting call for local actors and extras. He and Colesberry met music teacher Lannie McBride, who appears as a gospel singer in the film.

Filming
During the screenwriting process, Parker and Colesberry began scouting locations. They visited eight states based on suggestions made by the location department. The shooting script required that a total of 62 locations be used for filming. In December 1987, Parker and Colesberry traveled to Mississippi to visit the stretch of road where Goodman, Chaney and Schwerner were murdered. The filmmakers were initially reluctant about filming in Mississippi; they expressed interest in filming in Forsyth County, Georgia, before being persuaded by John Horne, head of Mississippi's film commission. Parker also met with Mississippi governor Ray Mabus, who voiced his support of the film's production.
 * Location scouting

Parker and Colesberry looked at locations near Jackson, Mississippi, where they set up production offices at a Holiday Inn hotel. They also visited Canton, Mississippi, before travelling to Vaiden, Mississippi, where they scouted more than 200 courthouses that could be used for filming. Parker and Colesberry had difficulty finding a small town for the story setting before choosing LaFayette, Alabama, to act as scenes set in the fictional town of Jessup County, Mississippi, with other scenes being shot in a number of locales in Mississippi.

Principal photography began on March 7, 1988, with a budget of $15 million. Filming began in Jackson, Mississippi, where the production team filmed a church being burned down. The sequence required a multiple-camera setup; a total of three cameras were used during the shoot. On March 8, the production team filmed a scene set in a motel where Anderson (Hackman) delivers a monologue to Ward (Dafoe). On March 10, production moved to a remote corner of Mississippi, where the crew filmed the burning of a parish church.
 * Principal photography

On March 11, the production filmed scenes set in a pig farm, where a young boy is confronted and attacked by three perpetrators. A night later, the crew shot the film's opening sequence, in which the three civil rights workers are murdered. From March 14 to March 18, the crew filmed the burning of several more churches, as well as scenes set in a farm. On March 22, the crew filmed scenes set in a morgue that was located inside the University of Mississippi Medical Center, exactly the same location where the bodies of Goodman, Chaney and Schwerner were transported. A day later, Parker and the crew filmed a scene set in a cotton field. The art department had to dress each plant with layers of cotton, as the cotton plants had not fully bloomed. The crew also filmed the abduction of Mayor Tilman (R. Lee Ermey) and his subsequent interrogation by FBI agent Monk (Badja Djola). On March 24, the production moved to Raymond, Mississippi, where the crew filmed a scene at the John Bell Williams Airport. Depicting Monk's departure, the scene was choreographed by Parker and the cast members so that it could be filmed in one take.

The production then moved to Vaiden, Mississippi to film scenes set in the Carroll County Courthouse, where several courtroom scenes, as well as scenes set in Sheriff Ray Stuckey's office were filmed. The production moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi, where the crew filmed a funeral procession. On April 11, 1988, the crew filmed a scene set in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. From April 15 to April 16, the production moved to the Mississippi River valley to depict the FBI and United States Navy's search for the three civil rights workers. The art department recreated a Choctaw Indian Village on the location, based on old photographs. On April 23, the crew filmed a scene depicting a Citizens' Councils rally with 750 extras. On April 25, the crew returned to Jackson, Mississippi, where an unused building was to recreate a diner that was found in Alabama during location scouting. A day later, Hackman and Dafoe filmed their opening scene, in which the characters Anderson and Ward drive to Jessup County, Mississippi.

On April 27, the production moved to LaFayette, Alabama, for the remainder of filming. From April 28 to April 29, Parker and his crew filmed scenes set in Mrs. Pell's home. On May 5, the production shot one of the film's final scenes, in which Anderson discovers Mrs. Pell's home trashed. On May 13, the crew filmed scenes in a former LaFayette movie theatre. The art department restored the theatre's interiors to reflect the time period. Filming concluded on May 14, 1988 with the Ku Klux Klan speech scene.

Music
The score was produced, arranged and composed by Trevor Jones, his second collaboration with Parker after Angel Heart. In addition to Jones's score, the soundtrack features several gospel songs, including "Walk on by Faith" performed by Lannie McBride, "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" performed by Mahalia Jackson and "Try Jesus" performed by Vesta Williams. A motion picture soundtrack album was released by the recording labels Antilles Records and Island Records.

Release
Mississippi Burning held its world premiere at the Uptown Theatre in Washington, D.C., on December 2, 1988, with various politicians, ambassadors and political reporters in attendance. United States Senator Ted Kennedy voiced his support of the film, stating, "This movie will educate millions of Americans too young to recall the sad events of that summer about what life was like in this country before the enactment of the civil rights laws." The film was given a platform release, first being released in a small number of cities in North America before opening nationwide. It opened in Washington, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto and New York City on December 9, 1988. Orion was confident that the limited release would help qualify the film for Academy Awards consideration, and generate strong word-of-mouth support from audiences. The film opened in wide release on January 27, 1989, playing at 1,058 theaters, and expanding to 1,074 theatres by its ninth week.

Box office
Mississippi Burning's first week of limited release saw it take $225,034, an average of $25,003.40 per theater. The film grossed an additional $160,628 in its second weekend. More theaters were added during the limited run, and on January 27, 1989, the film officially entered wide release. Over its first weekend of wide release, the film grossed $3,545,305, securing the number five position at the domestic box office with a domestic gross to date of $14,726,112. The film generated strong local interest in the state of Mississippi, resulting in sold-out showings in the first four days of wide release. After seven weeks of wide release, Mississippi Burning ended its theatrical run with an overall gross of $34,603,943. In North America, it was the thirty-third highest-grossing film of 1988 and the seventeenth highest-grossing R-rated film of that year.

Home media
Mississippi Burning was released on VHS on July 27, 1989, by Orion Home Video. A "Collector's Edition" of the film was released on LaserDisc on April 3, 1998. The film was released on DVD on May 8, 2001, by MGM Home Entertainment. Special features for the DVD include an audio commentary by Parker and a theatrical trailer. The film was released on Blu-ray on May 12, 2015, by the home video label Twilight Time, with a limited release of 3,000 copies. The Blu-ray presents the film in 1080p high definition, and contains the additional materials found on the MGM DVD. Kino Lorber reissued the film on Blu-ray on June 18, 2019, with a new 4K transfer and all the previously-available extras.

Critical response

The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes sampled 28 reviews and gave Mississippi Burning a score of 79%, with an average score of 6.8/10. The consensus reads, "Mississippi Burning draws on real-life tragedy to impart a worthy message with the measured control of an intelligent drama and the hard-hitting impact of a thriller." Another review aggregator, Metacritic, assigned the film a weighted average score of 65 out of 100 based on 11 reviews from mainstream critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale.

In a review for Time magazine entitled "Just Another Mississippi Whitewash", author Jack E. White described the film as a "cinematic lynching of the truth". Columnist Desson Howe of The Washington Post felt that the film "speeds down the complicated, painful path of civil rights in search of a good thriller. Surprisingly, it finds it." Jonathan Rosenbaum lightly criticized Parker's direction, commenting that the film was "sordid fantasy" being "trained on the murder of three civil rights workers in Mississippi in 1964, and the feast for the self-righteous that emerges has little to do with history, sociology, or even common sense." Rita Kempley, also writing for The Washington Post, criticized for viewing "the black struggle from an all-white perspective", and drew comparisons to Cry Freedom (1987), writing that both films had "the right story, but with the wrong heroes." Pauline Kael, writing for The New Yorker, praised the acting, but described the film as being "morally repugnant".

Vincent Canby of The New York Times praised the film's fictionalization of history, writing, "The film doesn't pretend to be about the civil-rights workers themselves. It's almost as if Mr. Parker and Mr. Gerolmo respected the victims, their ideals and their fate too much to reinvent them through the use of fiction." In his review for the Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert surmised, "We knew the outcome of this case when we walked into the theater. What we may have forgotten, or never known, is exactly what kinds of currents were in the air in 1964." On the syndicated television program Siskel and Ebert and the Movies, Ebert and his colleague Gene Siskel gave the film a "two thumbs up" rating. On his year-end top ten films list, Ebert ranked Mississippi Burning the #1 movie of 1988. Writing for the Chicago Tribune, Siskel praised Hackman and Dafoe's "subtle" performances but felt that McDormand was "most effective as the film's moral conscience".

Like Siskel, Variety magazine also praised the performances, writing, "Dafoe gives a disciplined and noteworthy portrayal of Ward ... But it's Hackman who steals the picture as Anderson ... Glowing performance of Frances McDormand as the deputy's wife who's drawn to Hackman is an asset both to his role and the picture." Sheila Benson, in her review for the Los Angeles Times, wrote, "Hackman's mastery at suggesting an infinite number of layers beneath a wry, self-deprecating surface reaches a peak here, but McDormand soars right with him. And since she is the film's sole voice of morality, it's right that she is so memorable."

Controversy
Following its release, Mississippi Burning became embroiled in controversy over its fictionalization of events. Gerolmo and Parker have admitted taking artistic license with the source material describing it as essentially a work of fiction. The killing itself, as portrayed in the film, differed from the actual events in several ways. In the film, during the car stop precipitating the murder, the driver is white (presumably either Andrew Goodman or Michael Schwerner), and the black civil rights volunteer (presumably James Chaney) is in the back seat. In reality, James Chaney drove the car because he was familiar with the area. The film presents the murders as having been committed at the scene of the stop while the victims were in their car, beginning with Frank Bailey putting a revolver to the temple of the car's driver and shooting. In reality, all three victims were first taken to jail and were shot after their release. Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner were shot once in the heart, followed by James Chaney who was shot three times. Much of the violence and intimidation of the black people in the film is drawn from events that occurred at the time, although not necessarily in relation to this investigation. The title itself comes from the FBI code name for the investigation and some of the dialog is drawn directly from their files. A lot of the fictional elements surround the actions of the two main FBI agents.

Coretta Scott King, widow of Martin Luther King Jr., boycotted the film, stating, "How long will we have to wait before Hollywood finds the courage and the integrity to tell the stories of some of the many thousands of black men, women and children who put their lives on the line for equality?" Myrlie Evers-Williams, the wife of slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers, said of the film, "It was unfortunate that it was so narrow in scope that it did not show one black role model that today's youth who look at the movie could remember." Benjamin Hooks, the executive director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), stated that the film, in its fictionalization of historical events, "reeks with dishonesty, deception and fraud" and portrays African Americans as "cowed, submissive and blank-faced".

Carolyn Goodman, mother of Andrew Goodman, and Ben Chaney Jr., the younger brother of James Chaney, expressed that they were both "disturbed" by the film. Goodman felt that it "used the deaths of the boys as a means of solving the murders and the FBI being heroes." Chaney stated, "... the image that younger people got (from the film) about the times, about Mississippi itself and about the people who participated in the movement being passive, was pretty negative and it didn't reflect the truth." Stephen Schwerner, brother of Michael Schwerner, felt that the film was "terribly dishonest and very racist" and "[distorted] the realities of 1964".

On a Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 16, 1989) episode of ABC's late-night news program Nightline, Julian Bond, a social activist and leader in the Civil Rights Movement, nicknamed the film "Rambo Meets the Klan" and disapproved of its depiction of the FBI: "People are going to have a mistaken idea about that time ... It's just wrong. These guys were tapping our telephones, not looking into the murders of [Goodman, Chaney and Schwerner]." When asked about the film at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival, filmmaker Spike Lee criticized the lack of central African-American characters, believing the film was among several others that used a white savior narrative to exploit blacks in favor of depicting whites as heroes.

In response to these criticisms, Parker defended the film, stating that it was "fiction in the same way that Platoon and Apocalypse Now are fictions of the Vietnam War. But the important thing is the heart of the truth, the spirit ... I defend the right to change it in order to reach an audience who knows nothing about the realities and certainly don't watch PBS documentaries."

Legal dispute
On February 21, 1989, former Neshoba County sheriff Lawrence A. Rainey filed a lawsuit against Orion Pictures, claiming defamation and invasion of privacy. The lawsuit, filed at a United States district court in Meridian, Mississippi, asked for $8 million in damages. Rainey, who was the county sheriff at the time of the 1964 murders, alleged that the filmmakers of Mississippi Burning portrayed him in an unfavorable light with the fictional character of Sheriff Ray Stuckey (Gailard Sartain). "Everybody all over the South knows the one they have playing the sheriff in that movie is referring to me," he stated. "What they said happened and what they did to me certainly wasn't right and something ought to be done about it." Rainey's lawsuit was unsuccessful; he dropped the suit after Orion's team of lawyers threatened to prove that the film was based on fact, and that Rainey was indeed suspected in the 1964 murders.

Accolades
Mississippi Burning received various awards and nominations in categories ranging from recognition of the film itself to its writing, direction, editing, sound and cinematography, to the performances of Gene Hackman and Frances McDormand. It was named one of the "Top 10 Films of 1988" by the National Board of Review. The organization also awarded the film top honors at the 60th National Board of Review Awards: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress.

In January 1989, the film received four Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (Hackman), though it failed to win any of the awards at the 46th Golden Globe Awards. In February 1989, Mississippi Burning was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor; its closest rivals were Rain Man leading with eight nominations, and Dangerous Liaisons, which also received seven nominations. On March 29, 1989, at the 61st Academy Awards, the film won only one of the seven awards for which it was nominated, Best Cinematography. At the 43rd British Academy Film Awards, the film received five nominations, ultimately winning for Best Sound, Best Cinematography and Best Editing.

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Ocean City

Ocean City may refer to one of several places in the United States:
 * Ocean City, Maryland, a prominent beach resort town in the mid-Atlantic region
 * Ocean City, New Jersey, a family-oriented seaside resort town near Atlantic City
 * Ocean City, North Carolina, a historically African-American district of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
 * Ocean City, Florida, a census-designated place (CDP) in Okaloosa County
 * Ocean City, Washington, a sparsely populated CDP along the Pacific Coast

title: Ocean City


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Cadiz, Ohio

Cadiz is a village in and the county seat of  Harrison County, Ohio, United States, located about 20 mi southwest of Steubenville. The population was 3,051 at the 2020 census.

History
Cadiz was founded in 1803 at the junction of westward roads from Pittsburgh and Washington, Pennsylvania, and named after Cádiz, Spain. The town became the county seat of newly formed Harrison County in 1813. By 1840, Cadiz had 1,028 residents; by 1846, the town had four churches and 21 stores. The Steubenville and Indiana Railroad, a predecessor of the Pennsylvania Railroad, opened to Cadiz June 11, 1854.

In the early and mid nineteenth century, several local families operated stations and served as conductors in the Underground Railroad, helping runaway slaves escape to Canada.

By 1880 population had nearly doubled and the town had three newspapers and three banks.

Early industry was based on agriculture and processing farm products. In 1889, a brief oil boom began with the shipment of 120 barrels of oil produced in nearby Green Township. Coal mining, both underground and surface, became the prominent industry through most of the twentieth century. More recently the development of the Marcellus Shale in the surrounding area has made Cadiz a center for natural gas production. The MarkWest Complex, opened in 2012, processes more than 180 million cubic feet of natural gas per day for shipment via pipeline to Mont Belvieu, Texas.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 8.94 sqmi, of which 8.78 sqmi is land and 0.16 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the US Census of 2010, there were 3,353 people, 1,415 households, and 920 families living in the village. The population density was 376.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,590 housing units at an average density of 178.6 per square mile (68.8 km$2$). The racial makeup of the village was 87.4% White, 8.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

Of the 1,415 households, 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.7% of households were one person and 12.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.86. 39.1% of households were renters and 60.9% were home owners. Families made up 73.3% of all home owners and 52.1% of all renters.

The age distribution was 24.8% under the age of 20, 22.9% from 20 to 40, 27.2% from 40 to 60, 19.3% from 60 to 80, and 5.9% who were 80 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

According to 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates by the US Census Bureau, The median household income was $31,092, and the median family income was $43,182. Males had a median income of $35,934 versus $26,726 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,002. About 14.0% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 3,308 people, 1,391 households, and 916 families living in the village. The population density was 374.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,524 housing units at an average density of 172.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 87.70% White, 8.98% African American, 0.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 2.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27%.

Of the 1,391 households 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 30.9% of households were one person and 16.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.85.

The age distribution was 22.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.4 males.

The median household income was $29,518 and the median family income was $42,049. Males had a median income of $33,233 versus $17,192 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,405. About 12.5% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The village is served by Harrison Hills City School District, which operates an elementary school and Harrison Central High School in a new (2019) building.

Cadiz has a public library, the main branch of the Puskarich Public Library.

In the fall 2015, a levy was passed to build a new preK-12 school building. The 4.98 million dollar levy for the creation of a 190,000-square-foot school complex will be able to house 1,550 students. Ground broke on the new building in August 2017, and opened in the fall of 2019.

Notable people

 * Rupert R. Beetham, speaker of Ohio House of Representatives
 * John Bingham, Republican congressman
 * Henderson H. Carson, U.S. representative from Ohio
 * Thomas Valentine Cooper, Pennsylvania state senator and representative
 * Robert Crozier, senator from Kansas
 * Charles S. Dewey, U.S. representative from Illinois
 * Ernest G. Eagleson, two-term mayor of Boise, Idaho
 * Clark Gable, actor
 * O. C. Gray, state legislator who served as Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives
 * David Hollingsworth, U.S. representative from Ohio
 * William Henry Holmes, scientist and artist
 * Laura E. Howey, educator, librarian, and temperance leader
 * Daniel Kilgore, U.S. representative from Ohio
 * Humphrey H. Leavitt, U.S. representative from Ohio and U.S. district court judge
 * Francis J. Love, U.S. representative from West Virginia
 * Tyria Moore, companion of female serial killer Aileen Wuornos
 * John F. Oglevee, member of the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio state auditor
 * Orlando Henderson Petty, Medal of Honor recipient
 * Elizabeth Russel, missionary educator
 * William R. Sapp, U.S. representative from Ohio
 * Matthew Simpson, bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church
 * William E. Slemmons, clergyman and academic
 * David P. Thompson, businessman and politician
 * Thomas Tipton, U.S. senator
 * Ben Wilson, football coach
 * Oriska Worden, singer and vaudeville performer

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Deersville, Ohio

Deersville is a village in Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 69 at the 2020 census. The Deersville Historic District is located along Main Street.

History
Deersville was platted in 1815. A post office called Deersville has been in operation since 1828.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 79 people, 33 households, and 24 families living in the village. The population density was 225.7 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 168.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.9% White, 2.5% Asian, and 2.5% from two or more races.

There were 33 households, of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.3% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the village was 45.5 years. 16.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 34.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 82 people, 39 households, and 24 families living in the village. The population density was 235.0 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 163.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 39 households, out of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 28.2% 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 2.10 and the average family size was 2.56.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 18.3% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 35.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $22,188. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,224. There were 10.0% of families and 14.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 22.2% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notable people

 * Mary Jobe Akeley, author, conservationist, explorer, photographer
 * Harry Hazlett, army officer and football coach
 * John Calhoun Johnson, California assemblyman

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Freeport, Ohio

 * Freeport is also the former name of the Warren County town of Oregonia.

Freeport is a village in southwestern Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 321 at the 2020 census.

History
Freeport was laid out in 1810. A post office has been in operation at Freeport since 1814.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.60 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 369 people, 161 households, and 87 families living in the village. The population density was 615.0 PD/sqmi. There were 181 housing units at an average density of 301.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.6% White and 2.4% from two or more races.

There were 161 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.0% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the village was 41.2 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 398 people, 170 households, and 99 families living in the village. The population density was 664.5 PD/sqmi. There were 200 housing units at an average density of 333.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.49% White, 0.50% Native American, 0.25% Asian, and 0.75% from two or more races.

There were 170 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $18,558, and the median income for a family was $35,833. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $14,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,877. About 11.5% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.6% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Freeport has a public library, a branch of the Puskarich Public Library.

Education
The village is served by Lakeland Academy, a K-12 public school.

title: Freeport, Ohio


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Harrisville, Ohio

Harrisville is a village in Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 179 at the 2020 census.

History
Harrisville was platted by John Wells, Thomas Gray, Store Hutchinson, and Robert Dutton on October 19, 1814. The plat was filed on January 9, 1815, with John Wells as proprietor. In 1834, local women made one of the first known demands for women's suffrage. A petition signed by thirty-five women called on Congress to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia, and for "immediate enfranchisement of every human being that shall tread this soil."

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

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.15 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 235 people, 99 households, and 66 families living in the village. The population density was 1566.7 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 800.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.6% White and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 99 households, of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the village was 41.2 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 259 people, 107 households, and 66 families living in the village. The population density was 1,713.3 PD/sqmi. There were 121 housing units at an average density of 800.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.61% White and 0.39% Asian.

There were 107 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 29.0% 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 2.42 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,750, and the median income for a family was $38,438. Males had a median income of $31,563 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,732. About 3.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 10.9% of those 65 or over.

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Hopedale, Ohio

Hopedale is a village in Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 920 at the 2020 census.

History
Hopedale was platted in 1849. A post office has been in operation at Hopedale since 1850.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.12 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 950 people, 369 households, and 249 families living in the village. The population density was 848.2 PD/sqmi. There were 401 housing units at an average density of 358.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 369 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the village was 48 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 25.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 984 people, 383 households, and 278 families living in the village. The population density was 1,374.8 PD/sqmi. There were 400 housing units at an average density of 558.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.98% White, 0.61% African American, 0.10% Native American, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 383 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 23.2% 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 2.42 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,135, and the median income for a family was $38,558. Males had a median income of $35,263 versus $21,964 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,536. About 9.8% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Jewett, Ohio

Jewett is a village in Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 554 at the 2020 census.

History
Jewett was originally called Fairview, and under the latter name was platted in 1851. The present name is for T. M. Jewett, a railroad official.

Jewett was the original home of the Jewett Car Company, a street car manufacturer, from 1894 until 1904. The street cars produced by this factory were shipped throughout the United States. The Jewett Car Company relocated to Newark, Ohio in 1904, and ceased operations in 1919.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.51 sqmi, all land.

Jewett is the endpoint of the Conotton Creek Trail, an 11.4 mi long multi-use rails-to-trails path along the Conotton Creek. It is paved and suitable for bicycling, non-electric scootering, roller blading, wheel chairing, walking, running, and jogging.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 692 people, 273 households, and 188 families living in the village. The population density was 1356.9 pd/sqmi. There were 317 housing units at an average density of 621.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population.

There were 273 households, 33.7% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.0% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the village was 36.9 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 784 people, 300 households, and 219 families living in the village. The population density was 1,532.2 pd/sqmi. There were 327 housing units at an average density of 639.1 /mi2. The racial makeup of the village was 98.60% White, 0.26% Native American, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.13% of the population.

There were 300 households, 34.7% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 24.3% 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 2.61 and the average family size was 3.05.

The population in the village was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,125, and the median income for a family was $29,297. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $16,333 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,158. About 15.8% of families and 21.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.6% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of 65+ residents.

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New Athens, Ohio

New Athens is a village in Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 222 at the 2020 census.

History
New Athens was platted in 1817. A post office has been in operation at New Athens since 1818.

Franklin College was founded in 1818 by abolitionist John Walker, a Presbyterian minister. The college ceased operation in 1919. Over the course of over 100 years, the college was key in the education of two governors, eight U.S. Senators, and nine U.S. Congressmen and twenty state legislators.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.28 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 320 people, 140 households, and 95 families living in the village. The population density was 1142.9 PD/sqmi. There were 148 housing units at an average density of 528.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.4% White, 0.3% African American, and 0.3% from two or more races.

There were 140 households, of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the village was 44.9 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 342 people, 135 households, and 100 families living in the village. The population density was 1,210.1 PD/sqmi. There were 144 housing units at an average density of 509.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.83% White, 0.29% African American, and 0.88% from two or more races.

There were 135 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,786, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $17,344 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,771. About 18.8% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.4% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Scio, Ohio

Scio is a village in northern Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 673 at the 2020 census.

History
Scio was originally called New Market, and under the latter name was platted in 1852.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 763 people, 324 households, and 194 families living in the village. The population density was 1362.5 PD/sqmi. There were 379 housing units at an average density of 676.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population.

There were 324 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.1% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% 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 3.01.

The median age in the village was 38.5 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 799 people, 358 households, and 220 families living in the village. The population density was 1,446.9 PD/sqmi. There were 400 housing units at an average density of 724.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.62% White, 0.13% African American and 0.25% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 358 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $23,214, and the median income for a family was $30,278. Males had a median income of $26,333 versus $17,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,037. About 13.9% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Conotton Creek Trail
Scio is the midpoint of the multi-use rails-to-trails path, the Conotton Creek Trail. The trail runs along Conotton Creek and is 11.4 mi long. It is paved and wheelchair accessible, and is also suitable for bicycling, rollerblading, and walking.

Education
Students attend the Harrison Hills City School District.

From 1877 or 1878 to 1911 the Scio College was in the town, until it merged with Mount Union College and the Scio campus closed.

Scio has a public library, a branch of the Puskarich Public Library.

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Deshler, Ohio

Deshler is a village in Henry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,588 at the 2020 census.

History
Deshler was platted in 1873, and named for John G. Deshler, the original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Deshler since 1872. The village was incorporated in 1876. Since the early 1900s the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad provided a large economic presence. Deshler, once called "The Crossroads of the B&O," was where the B&O's Detroit/Toledo to Cincinnati line crossed the very busy Chicago to Washington, D.C., mainline. Today, CSX Transportation owns and operates both lines.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.30 sqmi, of which 2.26 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

Deshler's street pattern is laid out around the railroad line.

CSX Transportation owns two lines (formerly Baltimore and Ohio and Chessie System), which run through the community, hosting approximately 50 to 70 trains daily and are popular among railfans/foamers. A YouTube channel called Virtual Railfan operates a continuous live webcast from the "diamond" intersection; trains may also be observed from "Crossroads Park". The old depot that once stood on the site was demolished on Thursday, August 11, 2022.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,799 people, 678 households, and 485 families living in the village. The population density was 796.0 PD/sqmi. There were 771 housing units at an average density of 341.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.9% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 4.4% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.9% of the population.

There were 678 households, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 25.1% 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 2.60 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 36.5 years. 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,831 people, 702 households, and 504 families living in the village. The population density was 808.8 PD/sqmi. There were 755 housing units at an average density of 333.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.99% White, 0.11% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 3.22% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.88% of the population.

There were 702 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% 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 3.02.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,897, and the median income for a family was $44,145. Males had a median income of $31,360 versus $23,810 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,639. About 5.6% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education for the village is administered by the Patrick Henry Local School District.

Notable people

 * Vicki Lynne Cole, teenage girl who gained unexpected fame after 1968 Richard Nixon Presidential campaign
 * Jerry Fosnow, professional baseball player
 * Marc Krauss, professional baseball player
 * Harold McMaster, scientist and inventor
 * Rich Reese, professional baseball player and CEO of Jim Beam Brands
 * Willard Rhodes, ethnomusicologist

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Florida, Ohio

Florida is a village in Henry County, Ohio, United States, along the Maumee River. The population was 215 at the 2020 census.

History
Prior to European settlement Florida was the site of American Indian villages. The most notable village site was called Snake Town, established in 1792 and named after the Shawnee leader Snake (or Peteusha). Snake Town was located along the Maumee River and was at one time home to the war chief Blue Jacket of the Shawnee, white chief Simon Girty, and trader James Girty. A trading post operated by Jame Girty was located on the northern bank of the Maumee River across from Girty's Island.

Florida officially began in the 1843 when the Miami and Erie Canal was extended to that point connecting it to Independence and Defiance. During the canal era and pre Civil War Florida became a stop on the Underground Railroad. The Newell House was a known stop where runaway African American slaves hid. From the Newell House African Americans made their way to Ridgeville Corners or Maumee, Ohio. The village was named after the state of Florida. A post office was established at Florida in 1843, and remained in operation until 1919.

Geography
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 232 people, 94 households, and 67 families residing in the village. The population density was 1008.7 PD/sqmi. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 460.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.4% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.0% of the population.

There were 94 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 23.4% 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 2.47 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the village was 42.7 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 246 people, 98 households, and 76 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,082.5 PD/sqmi. There were 107 housing units at an average density of 470.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.93% White, 0.41% Asian, 2.85% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.50% of the population.

There were 98 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $39,583, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $30,208 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,094. About 6.7% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
Public education for the village is administered by the Napoleon Area City School District.

Florida has a public library, a branch of the Napoleon Public Library.

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Hamler, Ohio

Hamler is a village in Henry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 600 at the 2020 census. Hamler is a rural farming community in Northwest Ohio about 40 mi southwest of Toledo, Ohio. It is located at the intersection of the former Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) and former Detroit, Toledo and Ironton (D, T & I) railroads and the intersection of Ohio State Route 109 and Ohio State Route 18.

History
Hamler was platted in 1874. The village was named for its proprietor, John Hamler. A post office has been in operation at Hamler since 1875.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.81 sqmi, of which 0.80 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 576 people, 230 households, and 158 families living in the village. The population density was 720.0 PD/sqmi. There were 258 housing units at an average density of 322.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 90.8% White, 0.3% African American, 1.0% Native American, 6.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.5% of the population.

There were 230 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 28.7% 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 2.50 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the village was 35.6 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 650 people, 236 households, and 173 families living in the village. The population density was 1,137.1 PD/sqmi. There were 254 housing units at an average density of 444.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 88.31% White, 0.31% African American, 10.62% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.62% of the population.

There were 236 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 23.7% 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 2.75 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,313, and the median income for a family was $43,516. Males had a median income of $35,750 versus $21,333 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,264. About 5.1% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
A village consisting primarily of residents of German heritage, Hamler is home of the annual Hamler Summerfest which features German polka bands, polka dancing and German food.

The Hamler Country Fest is an annual country music festival which occurs in May.

Education
Hamler students attend school in the Patrick Henry Local School District, which is located on Ohio State Route 18. The district is a consolidation of the former school districts of the villages of Hamler, Deshler, Grelton, and Malinta.

Notable people

 * Chip Davis, composer and musician

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Holgate, Ohio

Holgate is a village in Henry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,061 at the 2020 census.

History
Holgate, formerly known as Kaufmanville, was platted in 1873 when the railroad was extended to that point and incorporated as a village in 1881. The village has the name of William Holgate, the original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation since 1874.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.15 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,109 people, 408 households, and 292 families living in the village. The population density was 964.3 PD/sqmi. There were 460 housing units at an average density of 400.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 90.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 7.0% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.0% of the population.

There were 408 households, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.4% were non-families. 25.7% 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 2.61 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the village was 38 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,194 people, 441 households, and 310 families living in the village. The population density was 1,218.7 PD/sqmi. There were 464 housing units at an average density of 473.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.37% White, 0.08% African American, 1.09% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 6.45% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.59% of the population.

There were 441 households, out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 25.9% 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 2.62 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,729, and the median income for a family was $45,208. Males had a median income of $35,278 versus $21,618 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,187. About 7.7% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education for the village is administered by the Holgate Local School District.

Notable people

 * Joe E. Brown, actor
 * Alene Duerk, first female Admiral in US Navy, Holgate High School graduate
 * Pete Fahrer, professional baseball player
 * Olin Smith, professional football player

title: Holgate, Ohio