Ada, Ohio facts for kids
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Ada, Ohio
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Village
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Corner of Main Street and Buckeye Avenue in Ada
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| Nickname(s):
“A Classic Ohio Village”
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Location of Ada, Ohio
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Location of Ada in Hardin County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hardin |
| Township | Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.13 sq mi (5.53 km2) |
| • Land | 2.13 sq mi (5.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,334 |
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5,302 |
| • Density | 2,499.53/sq mi (965.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45810
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-00198 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397907 |
Ada (pronounced AY-duh) is a small village in Hardin County, Ohio, United States. It is located about 69 miles southwest of Toledo. In 2020, about 5,334 people lived there. Ada is well-known as the home of Ohio Northern University and Ada High School.
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History of Ada
How Ada Got Its Name
The area around Ada was once reservation land for the Shawnee Native American tribe. This was after the 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs. The village of Ada was first planned in 1853 by S. M. Johnson. It was originally called Johnstown. This happened when the railroad reached that spot.
When a post office was opened in 1854, it was named Ada Post Office. This name came from the postmaster's daughter, Ada. The village then took on this name.
Growth and Key Institutions
Ada grew a lot because of Ohio Northern University. The university was first called the Ohio Normal School. It was started in 1871 by Henry Solomon Lehr. This was just 18 years after Ada was first settled. Today, Ada is the second largest community in Hardin County.
Famous Visitors to Ada
Ada has welcomed some very important people. In 1910, President William Howard Taft visited Ada. He gave a speech at Ohio Northern University. He is the only U.S. president to have visited the village.
In January 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. also visited Ada. This was just three months before he passed away.
Ada is also known for having one of the shortest place names in Ohio. Since 1981, the National Arbor Day Foundation has called Ada a Tree City USA. This means it cares a lot about its trees.
Geography of Ada
Ada covers about 2.08 square miles of land. There is no water within the village limits. The area around Ada is mostly farmland. You can also find small patches of forest. Hog Creek is the main waterway. It flows around the north and east sides of the village.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,760 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,079 | 18.1% | |
| 1900 | 2,576 | 23.9% | |
| 1910 | 2,465 | −4.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,321 | −5.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,499 | 7.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,368 | −5.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,640 | 53.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,918 | 7.6% | |
| 1970 | 5,309 | 35.5% | |
| 1980 | 5,669 | 6.8% | |
| 1990 | 5,413 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 5,582 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,952 | 6.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,334 | −10.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,302 | −10.9% | |
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Ada's Population in 2010
In 2010, Ada had 5,952 people living there. Most people were White (93.5%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the village was 22.2 years. This is quite young, partly because of the university students. A large number of residents (49.5%) were between 18 and 24 years old.
Economy of Ada
Ada is home to a special factory. The Wilson Sporting Goods NFL football manufacturing facility is located here. It is the only place in the United States that makes leather footballs for the NFL.
Education in Ada
Local Schools
The Ada Exempted Village Public School system teaches students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school district spends about $7,701 per student each year. This is a bit less than the state average.
Ada High School's sports teams are part of the Blanchard Valley Conference. They joined this conference in 2023. Before that, they were in the Northwest Conference for over 50 years.
Ohio Northern University
Ada is also home to Ohio Northern University. This is a private university with five different colleges. Students can study many subjects there.
Media in Ada
Ada has a few local media options. The Ada Herald is a weekly newspaper. AdaIcon.com is a news website that shares local news. There is also WOHA, a radio station that plays religious programs.
Transportation in Ada
Ada Airport
Ada Airport (airport code 0D7) is a small airport. It is privately owned but open for public use. It is located about 1 mile northwest of Ada's main business area.
Historic Ada Station
The Ada station used to be a stop along the Pennsylvania Railroad. This historic building is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Notable people
- John Berton, computer graphics animator
- Lily Bess Campbell, Shakespeare scholar and UCLA professor
- Zac Dysert, American football player
- Rollo May, an existential psychologist
- Carey Orr, cartoonist
- Lee Tressel, College Football Hall of Famer
See also
In Spanish: Ada (Ohio) para niños
