Corning, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Corning, Ohio
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Location of Corning, Ohio
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Location of Corning in Perry County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 488 |
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485 |
| • Density | 1,134.88/sq mi (438.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43730
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-18770 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398629 |
Corning is a small village located in Perry County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 488 people lived there.
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Discovering Corning's Past
Corning was first called Ferrara. It was a farming town in the Sunday Creek Valley. Things changed when a railway tunnel was finished in 1879. Soon after, a large area of land was sold to a coal company.
New investors helped the coal mining camp grow. The town was then renamed Corning. A post office has been open in Corning since 1880.
Key Events in Corning's History
Corning became known for some big events. It was even compared to famous old mining towns like Tombstone, Arizona.
On September 19, 1880, a major event happened. It is known as the Battle of Corning. The Ohio National Guard had a conflict with coal miners. This was the first time the Ohio National Guard was involved in such a serious event to protect the state.
In 1884, a disagreement happened in town. It was between a local priest and a saloon owner. This event was called the Corning Church War. It gained national attention and added to Corning's reputation.
After some mine strikes in the early 1890s, Corning became a place where miners discussed their concerns. They talked about the leadership of the new United Mine Workers of America.
Fighting for Fairness
An important event for fairness happened in 1895. Richard L. Davis, an African American miner and labor organizer, was denied service at a hotel restaurant. This hotel was the Mercer Hotel.
Because of this, the Mercer Hotel became the first business in Ohio to be punished. This was under the state's anti-discrimination laws. This event was very important for establishing rules against unfair treatment in Ohio.
Where is Corning Located?
Corning is found along a waterway called Sunday Creek.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.43 square miles (1.11 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Corning's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 270 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,551 | 474.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,401 | −9.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,564 | 11.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,628 | 4.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,411 | −13.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,433 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,215 | −15.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,065 | −12.3% | |
| 1970 | 838 | −21.3% | |
| 1980 | 789 | −5.8% | |
| 1990 | 703 | −10.9% | |
| 2000 | 593 | −15.6% | |
| 2010 | 583 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 488 | −16.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 485 | −16.8% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 583 people living in Corning. There were 226 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most residents, about 97.3%, were White. A small number were African American or Native American. About 1.9% were from two or more races.
The average age in the village was about 30.9 years old. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old.
Learning in Corning
The Southern Local School District runs schools in Corning. This includes one elementary school. It also includes Miller High School.
Corning also has a public library. It is a part of the Perry County District Library system.
See also
In Spanish: Corning (Ohio) para niños
