Campbell, Ohio facts for kids
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Campbell, Ohio
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Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Houses on Jackson Street, known as "Iron Soup"
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| Nickname(s):
Soup City
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| Motto(s):
"A Small City With a Big Heart"
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Location of Campbell in Mahoning County. Ohio.
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 Campbell, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Campbell, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Mahoning |
| Incorporated | 1908 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.75 sq mi (9.71 km2) |
| • Land | 3.72 sq mi (9.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (320 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,852 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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7,745 |
| • Density | 2,112.46/sq mi (815.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44405
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| Area code(s) | 234/330 |
| FIPS code | 39-11066 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086559 |
| Website | http://www.campbellohio.gov/ |
Campbell is a city in eastern Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. It is located along the Mahoning River. In 2020, about 7,852 people lived there. Campbell is a suburb of Youngstown and is part of the larger Youngstown–Warren area.
The city was first called East Youngstown. This name was used on official papers until 1926. Then, the city was renamed Campbell. It was named after James Anson Campbell, a local business leader. He was the chairman of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company.
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History of Campbell
In 1902, the Youngstown Iron Sheet and Tube Company built a factory. It was near the Mahoning River in what was then Coitsville Township. A town grew around this factory. It was called East Youngstown because it was southeast of downtown Youngstown.
The village became an official town in 1908. Many young immigrants came to work in the steel industry. The population grew quickly. A lot of the immigrants who came to the village were from Greece.
The factory was later known as the Campbell Works. It had many large machines for making steel. These included blast furnaces and open hearth furnaces. They also had mills to shape the metal. From 1937 to 1979, molten iron was sent from Campbell to another company plant.
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In 1916, workers at the East Youngstown plant went on strike. They were unhappy with their working conditions. During the strike, much of the town's business area was burned down. The National Guard troops arrived to stop the riots.
After these events, the company built special townhouses. They were called "Iron Soup" houses. These were some of the first prefabricated concrete homes ever built. In 1926, the city's name changed to Campbell. This was to honor James Anson Campbell, who led the iron company.
On September 19, 1977, the Campbell Works factory suddenly closed. About 5,000 workers lost their jobs. This day is remembered locally as "Black Monday."
Campbell is sometimes called the "City of Churches." This is because there are many different kinds of religious buildings there.
Geography
Campbell is located on the north side of the Mahoning River. The city covers about 3.74 square miles (9.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part is water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 4,972 | — | |
| 1920 | 11,237 | 126.0% | |
| 1930 | 14,673 | 30.6% | |
| 1940 | 13,785 | −6.1% | |
| 1950 | 12,882 | −6.6% | |
| 1960 | 13,406 | 4.1% | |
| 1970 | 12,577 | −6.2% | |
| 1980 | 11,619 | −7.6% | |
| 1990 | 10,038 | −13.6% | |
| 2000 | 9,460 | −5.8% | |
| 2010 | 8,235 | −12.9% | |
| 2020 | 7,852 | −4.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 7,745 | −6.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 8,235 people living in Campbell. There were 3,393 households. The city had about 2,218 people per square mile.
The people living in Campbell came from many backgrounds. About 69.1% were White. About 21.2% were African American. About 15.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Population in 2020
In 2020, Campbell's population was 7,852. The population included people of different backgrounds. About 50.7% were non-Hispanic White. About 22.2% were non-Hispanic Black. About 22.1% were Hispanic/Latino.
Education
Children in Campbell go to schools in the Campbell City School District. The schools currently serving Campbell are:
- Campbell Elementary/Middle School – for grades K-6
- Campbell Memorial High School – for grades 7-12
Campbell also has a public library. It is a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.
Notable People from Campbell
Many interesting people have come from Campbell:
- Betty Allen – an opera singer (mezzo-soprano)
- Andy Cvercko – a National Football League player (guard)
- The Edsels – a famous doo-wop music group
- Sloko Gill – a National Football League player (center)
- Ralph Goldston – a football player in the NFL and CFL
- Johnny Kucab – a Major League Baseball player (pitcher)
- Mike Modak – a Major League Baseball player (pitcher)
- George D. Tablack – a member of the Ohio House of Representatives
- William Toti – a retired U.S. Navy captain, author, and photographer
- Melanie Valerio – an Olympic gold medalist in swimming
See also
In Spanish: Campbell (Ohio) para niños
