Caldwell, Ohio facts for kids
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Caldwell, Ohio
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Main Street, downtown
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Location of Caldwell in Noble County
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 Caldwell, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Caldwell, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Ohio | |
| County | Noble | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.34 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,691 | |
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1,869 | |
| • Density | 1,902.14/sq mi (734.46/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
43724
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| Area code(s) | 740 | |
| FIPS code | 39-10940 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397525 | |
Caldwell is a small village in the state of Ohio, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Noble County, Ohio. Caldwell is located near the West Fork of Duck Creek, about 23 miles north of Marietta. In 2020, about 1,691 people lived there.
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History of Caldwell Village
Caldwell was started in 1857. It was named after Joseph and Samuel Caldwell. They were the first owners of the land where the town was built.
In the 1870s, the Pennsylvania Railroad came to Caldwell. This train line helped connect the village to bigger markets. It made it easier to send goods to places in the east and near the Great Lakes.
Geography and Location
Caldwell is a small village in Ohio. It covers an area of about 0.90 square miles (2.34 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 318 | — | |
| 1880 | 602 | 89.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,248 | 107.3% | |
| 1900 | 927 | −25.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,430 | 54.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,706 | 19.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,778 | 4.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,705 | −4.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,767 | 3.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,999 | 13.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,082 | 4.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,935 | −7.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,786 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,956 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,748 | −10.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,691 | −3.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,869 | 6.9% | |
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Caldwell's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Caldwell had 1,748 people. There were 861 households living there. About 446 of these were families. The average age of people in the village was 45.6 years old.
Many households, about 43.3%, had people living alone. Also, 23.8% of households had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
Education in Caldwell
The public schools in Caldwell are managed by the Caldwell Exempted Village School District. This district helps students get a good education.
Caldwell High School Sports
Caldwell High School is famous for its cross country team. This team had an amazing winning streak. They won state championships for small schools every year from 1985 to 1992. In 1986, they even won a National Championship!
Many coaches and runners from Caldwell have been honored.
- Mah Dugan Hill coached the teams from 1987 to 1992. He was added to the Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches (OATCCC) Hall of Fame in 1996.
- Ron Martin coached the 1985 and 1986 teams. He was also inducted into the OATCCC Hall of Fame in 1997.
- Two Caldwell runners, Brian Jonard and Tony Carna, are also in the Hall of Fame.
Caldwell Public Library
Caldwell also has its own public library. It is called the Caldwell Public Library. This library is the only public lending library in Noble County. It provides books and resources for everyone in the community.
Famous People from Caldwell
- Albert D. Whealdon was born in Caldwell. He became a college professor. He also served as a state assemblyman in Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Caldwell (Ohio) para niños
