Blanchester, Ohio facts for kids
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Blanchester, Ohio
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Village
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Looking west at the intersection of Main and Broadway Streets in Blanchester
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Location of Blanchester, Ohio
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Location of Blanchester in Clinton County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Clinton, Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.18 sq mi (10.83 km2) |
| • Land | 4.09 sq mi (10.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,224 |
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4,221 |
| • Density | 1,033.27/sq mi (398.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45107
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| Area codes | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-06908 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398131 |
Blanchester is a small community called a village in the state of Ohio, United States. It is located in both Clinton and Warren counties. In 2020, about 4,224 people lived there. Blanchester is part of a larger area that includes Wilmington, Ohio and is also connected to the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
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About Blanchester
A Look Back in Time
Blanchester was started in 1832. Two people named Joseph and John Blancett laid out the village. The village was named after them, combining parts of their last name.
In March 2020, a very old building called the Bindley Block building caught fire. It was a historic landmark in the village.
Where is Blanchester?
Blanchester covers a total area of about 4.25 square miles (10.83 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. It's interesting to know that Blanchester is the only community with this name anywhere in the world!
Who Lives Here?
Over the years, the number of people living in Blanchester has changed. In 1860, there were 553 residents. By 1900, the population had grown to 1,788. The village continued to grow, reaching 4,243 people in 2010 and 4,224 in 2020.
A Closer Look at 2010
In 2010, there were 4,243 people living in Blanchester. These people lived in 1,636 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of the people living in Blanchester were White (97.8%).
About 34.8% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (47.9%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in the village was 37.3 years old. About 25.5% of residents were under 18. Also, 15.6% of residents were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (52.9%) were female.
What About Jobs and Fun?
In 2015, Blanchester was known for having one of the cheapest movie theaters in America. This theater showed new movies at a low price.
Learning in Blanchester
The Blanchester Local School District takes care of education in the village. It includes Putman Elementary School, an Intermediate School, a Middle School, and a High School. The school mascot is the Blanchester Wildcat.
Blanchester schools are known for being good at academics. Blanchester High School has even received a national rating. The village also has a public library where people can borrow books.
Famous People from Blanchester
Some notable people have come from Blanchester:
- Clarence J. Brown – He was a newspaper publisher. He also served in the United States House of Representatives and was the Lieutenant Governor of Ohio.
- Clarence J. "Bud" Brown Jr. – Like his father, he was a newspaper publisher. He also served in the United States House of Representatives and was a Secretary of Commerce.
- Frank M. Casto – He was an orthodontist, a type of dentist who straightens teeth.
- Cooper Snyder – He was a businessman and a politician.
See also
In Spanish: Blanchester (Ohio) para niños
