Crestline, Ohio facts for kids
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Crestline, Ohio
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First United Methodist Church
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Location of Crestline, Ohio
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Location of Crestline in Crawford County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Crawford, Richland |
| Township | Jackson, Jefferson, Sandusky |
| Founded | 1851 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.40 sq mi (8.80 km2) |
| • Land | 3.39 sq mi (8.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,525 |
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4,460 |
| • Density | 1,333.24/sq mi (514.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44827
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-19330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393671 |
| Website | http://www.crestlineoh.com/ |
Crestline is a small town, also called a village, located in Ohio, a state in the United States. It's found in two different counties: Crawford County and Richland County. In 2020, about 4,525 people lived in Crestline. It's the third biggest town in Crawford County. Some parts of Crestline are near the city of Bucyrus, and a small part is near Mansfield.
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History of Crestline
How Crestline Started
Before Crestline was a town, there was a railroad line called the "Bee Line." This line connected Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. Since there was a long distance between two towns, Shelby and Galion, a train station was needed in the middle.
This station was built where the railroad crossed a road called Leesville. Soon, a small town grew around the station. It had a general store, a post office, and some homes. Crestline was officially planned out in 1852.
People in the early town thought it was the highest point in Ohio. They believed it was where rivers split, with some flowing north to Lake Erie and others flowing south to the Ohio River. This idea gave the town its name, "Crest Line," meaning the top of a ridge. Even though the town wasn't exactly on this split, the name stuck and became one word: Crestline.
Abraham Lincoln's Funeral Train
After President Abraham Lincoln passed away, his body was carried by a special funeral train. This train traveled from Washington, D.C., to his hometown in Springfield, Illinois. The journey began on April 21, 1865.
The train made several stops along the way. One of these important stops was in Crestline. It arrived early in the morning on April 29, 1865.
Crestline in the 1900s
In its busiest times, Crestline was a very important spot for the Pennsylvania Railroad. This railroad had a major line that went from Pittsburgh to Chicago. Crestline had large facilities for train engines. Often, engines would be swapped here for the long trips to and from Chicago, Illinois.
The train station in Crestline was also a place where passengers could switch trains. You could transfer from the Pennsylvania Railroad's east-west trains to the New York Central Railroad's trains that went northeast to southwest.
In 1903, there was an incident where two train cars carrying special materials exploded. This caused damage to the tracks and other train cars. This event helped lead to new rules about how dangerous materials should be shipped safely.
The Pennsylvania Railroad had a large roundhouse in Crestline. This was a building where train engines were stored and repaired. It was closed in 1968 when the Pennsylvania Railroad merged with the New York Central Railroad. The roundhouse was taken down in 2007, but some other buildings from that time still stand. Today, you can still see trains from companies like Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad, CSX, and Norfolk Southern in Crestline.
Crestline Today
On September 4, 2017, a strong tornado passed near Crestline. It caused a lot of damage to farms and properties outside the village. Weather experts said it was an EF-2 tornado, with winds over 115 miles per hour. Such a strong tornado is a rare event for the area.
Geography
Crestline is located near the beginning of the Sandusky River. This is where the river starts its journey.
The village covers a total area of about 3.18 square miles (8.24 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Population of Crestline
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,487 | — | |
| 1870 | 2,279 | 53.3% | |
| 1880 | 2,848 | 25.0% | |
| 1890 | 2,911 | 2.2% | |
| 1900 | 3,282 | 12.7% | |
| 1910 | 3,807 | 16.0% | |
| 1920 | 4,313 | 13.3% | |
| 1930 | 4,425 | 2.6% | |
| 1940 | 4,337 | −2.0% | |
| 1950 | 4,614 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 5,521 | 19.7% | |
| 1970 | 5,947 | 7.7% | |
| 1980 | 5,406 | −9.1% | |
| 1990 | 4,934 | −8.7% | |
| 2000 | 5,088 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,630 | −9.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,525 | −2.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 4,460 | −3.7% | |
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In 2010, about 4,630 people lived in Crestline. There were 1,914 households, which are groups of people living together. About 1,256 of these were families.
Most people in Crestline are White (94.1%). There are also African American (2.7%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (0.5%) residents. About 2.3% of people are from two or more races. About 1.1% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About one-third of the households (33.6%) had children under 18 living there. Many households were married couples (44.0%). About 13.6% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average age in Crestline was 37.8 years.
Education
Students in Crestline attend schools that are part of the Crestline Exempted Village School District.
Famous People from Crestline
Many interesting people have come from Crestline, including:
- Gates Brown, a baseball player
- Les Channell, a baseball player
- Frank Emmer, a baseball player
- Mark Fenton, an actor
- Mike Gottfried, a football coach and commentator
- Jack Harbaugh, a football player and coach, and father of famous NFL coaches John and Jim Harbaugh
- Robert Kurtzman, a film director and special effects artist
- Marabel Morgan, an author
- Augusta W. Urquhart, a social leader
See also
In Spanish: Crestline (Ohio) para niños
