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Darrtown, Ohio
Fire station on State Route 177
Fire station on State Route 177
Location of Darrtown in Ohio
Location of Darrtown in Ohio
Country United States
State Ohio
County Butler
Area
 • Total 2.36 sq mi (6.10 km2)
 • Land 2.36 sq mi (6.10 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
751 ft (229 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 514
 • Density 218.17/sq mi (84.23/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45056
FIPS code 39-20268
GNIS feature ID 2584361

Darrtown is a small community located in Butler County, Ohio, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for the census, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 514 people lived there.

What is Darrtown's History?

Darrtown was started in 1814 by a person named Conrad Darr. The community was named after him. A post office opened in Darrtown in 1825. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. The post office stayed open until 1907.

Where is Darrtown Located?

Darrtown is in the northwestern part of Butler County, Ohio. It sits in a valley near a stream called Four Mile Creek. This area is in the southwest part of Milford Township.

How to Get Around Darrtown

Ohio State Route 177 is a main road that goes right through Darrtown. This road can take you to other places nearby. For example, it leads about 8 miles (13 km) southeast to the city of Hamilton, Ohio. If you go west for about 5 miles (8 km) on Route 177 and Ohio State Route 73, you will reach Oxford, Ohio.

How Big is Darrtown?

The total area of Darrtown is about 6.1 square kilometers (2.36 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or big rivers within its borders.

How Many People Live in Darrtown?

The number of people living in Darrtown is counted during the United States Census. Here's how the population has changed:

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 514
U.S. Decennial Census

Who is a Famous Person from Darrtown?

One well-known person connected to Darrtown is Walter Alston. He was a famous baseball player and manager. He played for the Saint Louis Cardinals and later became a very successful manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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