Arcanum, Ohio facts for kids
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Arcanum, Ohio
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Village
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Arcanum Municipal Center
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Location in Darke County and the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Darke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,347 |
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2,328 |
| • Density | 1,845.13/sq mi (712.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45304
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| Area codes | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-02330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397978 |
| Website | http://villageofarcanum.com/ |
Arcanum (/ɑːrˈkænəm/ ar-CAN-əm) is a small village located in Darke County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,457 people lived there.
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History of Arcanum
Arcanum was first planned out in 1849. A few years later, in 1852, the Greenville and Miami railroad arrived. This train connection helped Arcanum grow and become more successful. It linked the village to bigger cities like Dayton and the rest of the world.
How Arcanum Got Its Name
The name "Arcanum" was chosen in November 1848. Two engineers were asked by John Gunder to pick a unique name. He told them to find a name that wasn't already on any map. Because it was a dark and foggy November day, they chose "Arcanum." This word means "secret" or "hidden," which fit the mysterious weather and the challenge of finding a new name. A post office has been open in Arcanum since 1852.
Geography of Arcanum
Arcanum is a small place, covering about 1.30 square miles (3.29 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Arcanum
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| 1870 | 450 | — | |
| 1880 | 778 | 72.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,134 | 45.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,225 | 8.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,361 | 11.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,311 | −3.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,149 | −12.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,188 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,530 | 28.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,678 | 9.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,993 | 18.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,002 | 0.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,953 | −2.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,076 | 6.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,129 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,347 | 10.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,328 | 9.3% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,129 people living in Arcanum. These people lived in 888 homes, with 608 of them being families. Most people living in the village were White (98.8%).
The average age of people in Arcanum was about 37.4 years old. About 26.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means a good number of kids and teens live in Arcanum.
Education in Arcanum
Arcanum is proud of its high school sports. The high school men's basketball team won the state championship in 1969.
Notable People
- Mark York, an actor, is from Arcanum.
See also
In Spanish: Arcanum (Ohio) para niños
