Columbus Grove, Ohio facts for kids
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Columbus Grove, Ohio
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Village
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Downtown Columbus Grove
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Grove, Axe-handle junction
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Location of Columbus Grove, Ohio
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Location of Columbus Grove in Putnam County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Putnam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.23 sq mi (3.20 km2) |
| • Land | 1.23 sq mi (3.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,160 |
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2,131 |
| • Density | 1,758.96/sq mi (679.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45830
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-18014 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398606 |
| Website | http://www.columbusgrove.org/ |
Columbus Grove is a small village located in Putnam County, Ohio, United States. It is part of Pleasant Township. In 2020, about 2,160 people lived there.
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History of Columbus Grove
Columbus Grove was started in 1842. Many of the first people who settled here came from Columbus, Ohio. That's why they chose the name "Columbus Grove." A post office opened in the village in 1862. The village officially became a town in 1864.
In 1887, Grover Cleveland, who was the President at the time, gave a short speech here. He spoke from a train car during a special trip.
In June 2012, a big storm called a derecho hit the area. It caused a lot of damage to a business in the downtown area.
The village celebrated its 150th birthday in June 2014. This kind of celebration is called a "sesquicentennial."
On October 10, 2024, a local news event happened. A vehicle was involved in an incident with a CSX train on Main Street. Three people were able to get out of the vehicle safely. Two of them were taken to a hospital for minor injuries.
Geography of the Village
Columbus Grove is where two important Ohio state roads meet: Route 12 and Route 65.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers about 1.08 square miles (2.8 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
People of Columbus Grove
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 118 | — | |
| 1870 | 578 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,392 | 140.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,677 | 20.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,935 | 15.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,802 | −6.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,768 | −1.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,633 | −7.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,737 | 6.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,936 | 11.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,104 | 8.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,290 | 8.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,313 | 1.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,231 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,200 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,137 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,160 | 1.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,131 | −0.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,137 people living in Columbus Grove. There were 858 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people living in the village were White. About 4.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the village was 37.1 years.
Education in Columbus Grove
The local school system is called Columbus Grove Local Schools. It has one public elementary school and Columbus Grove High School. There is also a private Catholic school called St. Anthony of Padua School.
Columbus Grove has a public library. It is a part of the Putnam County District Library system.
Famous People from Columbus Grove
Some notable people have come from Columbus Grove:
- Dean Jagger, an actor
- Justin LeHew, a highly decorated US Marine
- Kenny Richey, a person who was on death row
See also
In Spanish: Columbus Grove (Ohio) para niños
