Coldwater, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coldwater, Ohio
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Village
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Holy Trinity Catholic Church, which dominates the village's skyline
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Location in Mercer County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Ohio | |
| County | Mercer | |
| Township | Butler | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.94 sq mi (5.02 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) | |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,774 | |
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4,712 | |
| • Density | 2,462.09/sq mi (950.53/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
45828
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| Area code(s) | 419 | |
| FIPS code | 39-16532 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398595 | |
| Website | villageofcoldwater.com | |
Coldwater is a small village located in Mercer County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,774 people lived there. It's a friendly community with a rich history.
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The Story of Coldwater
Coldwater was started way back in 1838. It was first called Buzzard's Glory. This name came from David Buzzard, who ran a general store there.
The village was officially planned out in 1859. It got its current name from a nearby stream called Coldwater Creek. People have been sending mail from a post office in Coldwater since 1847.
Where is Coldwater?
Coldwater is located in the state of Ohio. It covers an area of about 1.97 square miles (5.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,001 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,276 | 27.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,515 | 18.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,114 | −26.5% | |
| 1920 | 974 | −12.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,516 | 55.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,449 | 61.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,702 | 51.2% | |
| 1960 | 4,151 | 12.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,952 | −4.8% | |
| 1980 | 4,007 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,411 | 10.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,482 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 4,427 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 4,774 | 7.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 4,712 | 6.4% | |
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The population of Coldwater has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 4,427 people living in the village. There were 1,726 households, which are groups of people living together.
The average age of people in Coldwater in 2010 was about 39 years old. About 26% of the people were under 18. About 17% were 65 years old or older.
Schools and Learning
Coldwater has its own public school system. It includes Coldwater High School, Coldwater Middle School, and Coldwater Elementary School. These schools are part of the Coldwater Exempted Village School District.
The Public Library
The village also has the Coldwater Public Library. This library gets most of its money from a special event. It's funded by the money raised at the yearly Coldwater Community Picnic.
Famous People from Coldwater
Many interesting people have come from Coldwater. Here are a few:
- Douglas Laux is an author. He used to work as a CIA case officer.
- Keith Wenning played as a quarterback for the Buffalo Bills football team.
- Keven Stammen is a professional poker player. He won the World Poker Tour in 2014.
- Ross Homan was a linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team.
- Jesse E. Moorland was an abolitionist. He was also a theology professor at Howard University.
- Cory Luebke was a pitcher for the San Diego Padres baseball team.
- James Grover McDonald was the first U.S. ambassador to Israel. He was also a humanitarian.
Images for kids
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The northeastern section of Coldwater.
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The southwestern section of Coldwater.
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A view of the southeastern section.
See also
In Spanish: Coldwater (Ohio) para niños
