Brilliant, Ohio facts for kids
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Brilliant, Ohio
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Brilliant's welcome sign
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Location of Brilliant in Jefferson County and in the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Wells |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.76 sq mi (4.56 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,317 |
| • Density | 753.86/sq mi (291.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43913
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-08812 |
| GNIS Feature ID | 2393349 |
Brilliant is a small community in eastern Ohio, USA. It's located right next to the Ohio River in Jefferson County. It got its name from the Brilliant Glass factory that used to be there.
In 2020, about 1,317 people lived in Brilliant. It's part of a larger area that includes the cities of Weirton and Steubenville. Brilliant used to be an official village, but it changed back to a community in 1993.
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Brilliant's Early History
Brilliant was started in 1819 by a man named Philip Doddridge. He first called the area "Philipsburgh". This spot was important for trade because many roads met near the Ohio River. It was also close to the docks in Wellsburg.
Later, in 1836, a new part of the town was added and called "La Grange". The local train station also took this name in 1856.
How Brilliant Got Its Name
In 1880, the Brilliant Glass Company opened a factory in La Grange. The town eventually decided to change its name to "Brilliant" after this famous glass company. The train station and post office also changed their names to match.
South of Brilliant, you'll find the Cardinal Power Plant. This large power station started working in 1967.
Where is Brilliant Located?
Brilliant is in the northeastern part of Wells Township. It sits along the Ohio River, about 7 miles (11 km) south of Steubenville.
A major road, Ohio State Route 7, runs through the southeast side of Brilliant. This four-lane highway goes north towards Steubenville and south to Bridgeport. Bridgeport is across the river from Wheeling, West Virginia.
The community covers a total area of about 1.77 square miles (4.58 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Brilliant's Climate
Brilliant has a climate where temperatures are usually warm and rain falls pretty evenly throughout the year. This type of weather is known as a Humid subtropical climate.
| Climate data for Brilliant, Ohio | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 3 (37) |
4 (39) |
10 (50) |
17 (62) |
23 (73) |
27 (80) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
25 (77) |
18 (64) |
11 (51) |
5 (41) |
16 (60) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −6 (21) |
−5 (23) |
−1 (30) |
3 (37) |
8 (46) |
13 (55) |
15 (59) |
14 (57) |
11 (51) |
5 (41) |
0 (32) |
−4 (24) |
4 (39) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 74 (2.9) |
61 (2.4) |
86 (3.4) |
86 (3.4) |
99 (3.9) |
110 (4.2) |
110 (4.4) |
94 (3.7) |
79 (3.1) |
69 (2.7) |
69 (2.7) |
71 (2.8) |
1,000 (39.5) |
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People Living in Brilliant
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,482 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,317 | −11.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The number of people living in Brilliant has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 1,482 residents. By 2020, the population was 1,317.
Education in Brilliant
Students in Brilliant attend public schools run by the Buckeye Local School District. High school students go to Buckeye Local High School. There used to be a school called Brilliant High School in the town.
Brilliant also has its own public library. It's a part of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County system.
See also
In Spanish: Brilliant (Ohio) para niños
