Burton, Ohio facts for kids
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Burton, Ohio
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Village
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Maple sugar cabin in the town square
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| Motto(s):
"Where History Lives"
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Location of Burton, Ohio
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Location of Burton in Geauga County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,407 |
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1,410 |
| • Density | 1,265.29/sq mi (488.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44021
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-10436 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397507 |
| Website | http://www.villageofburton.org |
Burton is a small village located in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 1,407 people lived here. It is part of the larger Cleveland metropolitan area. Burton is famous for Century Village, a museum with old 19th-century buildings. Many fun events happen there and at the Geauga County Fairgrounds each year.
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History of Burton
Burton was started in 1798, making it the oldest settlement in Geauga County. Like many other early towns in the Connecticut Western Reserve, Burton has a special town square. This square is designed like the "village greens" you might find in New England.
First Telephone Station
A special marker in Burton shows where Ohio's very first telephone station was set up in 1877. You can find it at 41° 28.25′ N, 81° 8.692′ W.
A Famous Court Case
In 1972, something happened in Burton that led to a big case in the U.S. Supreme Court. A performer named Hugo Zacchini did a "human cannonball" act at the annual Geauga County Fair. A TV station, WEWS-TV, filmed his entire act and showed it on TV. They did this without his permission and without paying him.
Ohio law said they needed to pay him. So, Zacchini sued them. In 1977, the Supreme Court decided that the TV station was wrong. They ruled that showing someone's entire performance without permission or payment was not allowed, even with freedom of the press.
Geography of Burton
Burton is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 1.05 square miles (2.72 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 480 | — | |
| 1890 | 633 | 31.9% | |
| 1900 | 727 | 14.8% | |
| 1910 | 650 | −10.6% | |
| 1920 | 592 | −8.9% | |
| 1930 | 597 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 761 | 27.5% | |
| 1950 | 932 | 22.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,085 | 16.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,214 | 11.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,401 | 15.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,349 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,450 | 7.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,452 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,407 | −3.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,410 | −2.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,452 people living in Burton. There were 581 households, and 362 families. The average household had about 2.32 people. The average age of people in the village was 42.8 years old.
Transportation in Burton
State Highways
Ohio State Route 87 goes through the village and around the town square.
Ohio State Route 168 and Ohio State Route 700 meet just south of the village. They end where they connect with Ohio State Route 87 at the south end of the town square.
Education in Burton
Students in Burton attend schools run by the Berkshire Local School District. This district also serves nearby areas like Burton Township, Claridon Township, and Troy Township.
The district's high school, Berkshire High School, is located just north of Burton's town square. The only elementary school for the district is also in Burton.
Famous People from Burton
- Emily Pomona Edson Briggs, a journalist from the 1800s.
- Marion Howard Dunham, a teacher, activist, and supporter of women's right to vote.
- Henry Lawrence Hitchcock, who was the sixth President of Case Western Reserve University.
- Harry Smith, a professional ten-pin bowler.
See also
In Spanish: Burton (Ohio) para niños
