Connorville, Ohio facts for kids
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Connorville, Ohio
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Location of Connorville in Jefferson County and in the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 160 |
| • Density | 382.78/sq mi (147.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-18420 |
| GNIS Feature ID | 2628877 |
Connorville is a small community located in Jefferson County, Ohio, in the United States. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own city government. It's also a "census-designated place," meaning the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately. In 2020, about 160 people lived there. Connorville is part of the larger Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
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A Look Back in Time
Connorville originally had a coal mine that employed about 60 people. This was a big part of the community's early life. A post office opened in Connorville in 1899. It helped people send and receive mail for many years, closing in 1958. Besides the post office, there was also a country store where people could buy everyday items. Before the 2020 census, Connorville was officially recognized as a "census-designated place" for the first time.
Where is Connorville?
Connorville is located in the southern part of Jefferson County, Ohio. It sits right in the middle of Warren Township. A road called Ohio State Route 150 runs along the southern edge of the community. This road leads east about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to Rayland. If you go west about 5 miles (8 km), you'll reach Dillonvale. Connorville is in the valley of Short Creek, a stream that flows east into the Ohio River near Rayland.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 160 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, the population of Connorville was 160 people. This number tells us how many residents were counted in the community at that time.
Learning in Connorville
Public education in Connorville is provided by the Buckeye Local School District. The main campus for Buckeye Local High School is located in Connorville. Even though it's in Connorville, it has a Rayland mailing address. The schools that serve the students in Connorville are:
- Buckeye South Elementary School – for students in grades K-6
- Buckeye Local Junior High School – for students in grades 7-8
- Buckeye Local High School – for students in grades 9-12
