Caledonia, Ohio facts for kids
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Caledonia, Ohio
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Village
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Village Hall on the Public Square
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Location of Caledonia, Ohio
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Location of Caledonia in Marion County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Claridon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 560 |
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550 |
| • Density | 2,434.8/sq mi (933.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43314
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-10954 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397526 |
| Website | http://www.caledonia-village.com |
Caledonia is a small village located in Marion County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 560 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Caledonia
Caledonia got its name from an old name for Scotland. Many of the first people who settled here came from Scotland. They wanted to honor their homeland.
A special bridge called the Caledonia Bowstring Bridge is on the northern side of the village. This bridge is very old and important. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a historical landmark.
Geography of Caledonia
Caledonia is a small village. It covers an area of about 0.23 square miles (0.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The village is located along the Whetstone River. It's part of an area called the Sandusky Plains. This region used to be a large, open grassland. It is one of the few natural prairie areas left in Ohio.
Population of Caledonia
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 419 | — | |
| 1880 | 627 | 49.6% | |
| 1890 | 757 | 20.7% | |
| 1900 | 682 | −9.9% | |
| 1910 | 562 | −17.6% | |
| 1920 | 492 | −12.5% | |
| 1930 | 526 | 6.9% | |
| 1940 | 629 | 19.6% | |
| 1950 | 655 | 4.1% | |
| 1960 | 673 | 2.7% | |
| 1970 | 792 | 17.7% | |
| 1980 | 759 | −4.2% | |
| 1990 | 644 | −15.2% | |
| 2000 | 578 | −10.2% | |
| 2010 | 577 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 560 | −2.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 550 | −4.7% | |
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Caledonia's Population in 2020
In 2020, 560 people lived in Caledonia. There were 230 households, which are like family units. Most of the people living in the village were White (about 93.6%). A small number were African American or from other backgrounds. About 1.25% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Caledonia was about 32.2 years old. About 25.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 14.8% were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly even split of males and females.
Caledonia's Population in 2010
In 2010, Caledonia had 577 people. There were 232 households. About 97.4% of the people were White. A small number were African American or Asian. About 0.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.5% of households had children under 18. Most households (57.3%) were married couples living together. The average age in the village was 40.2 years.
Schools in Caledonia
The River Valley Local School District serves Caledonia. This district has two elementary schools. It also has one middle school. Students in Caledonia attend River Valley High School.
Caledonia used to have a public library branch. It was part of the Marion Public Library system. This branch closed in 2021. The building where the library was is now empty.
Famous People from Caledonia
Caledonia has been home to some interesting people.
- Sherwood Anderson: A famous writer, Sherwood Anderson, spent part of his childhood here. His father worked as a harness-maker in Caledonia. Anderson wrote about his time in Caledonia in his book Tar: A Midwest Childhood.
- Daniel Richard Crissinger: He went to school in Caledonia. Later, he became a very important person in finance. He was the chairman of the Federal Reserve Board from 1923 to 1927. This board helps manage the United States' money system.
- Warren G. Harding: He grew up in Caledonia. He even worked for a short time at the local newspaper, The Argus. Warren G. Harding later became the 29th President of the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Caledonia (Ohio) para niños
