Dennison, Ohio facts for kids
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Dennison, Ohio
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The old Pennsylvania Railroad Depot, a National Historic Landmark
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Location of Dennison, Ohio
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Location of Dennison in Tuscarawas County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Tuscarawas |
| Townships | Mill, Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.38 sq mi (3.57 km2) |
| • Land | 1.38 sq mi (3.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,709 |
| • Estimate
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2,653 |
| • Density | 1,963.04/sq mi (757.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44621
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-21714 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398712 |
Dennison is a small town in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It is located in the United States. In 2020, about 2,709 people lived there.
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History of Dennison
Dennison grew because of its coal and railroads. It is located exactly halfway between Pittsburgh and Columbus. Both cities are about 100 miles (161 km) away.
Back then, train engines needed water every 100 miles (161 km). This made Dennison a perfect spot for trains to stop and refill. Also, the Dennison Coal Company had coal mines south of the town.
Railroads and Growth
In 1864, a company called The Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railway decided to build the country's biggest railroad shops and yards in Dennison. The Dennison Land Company created the town of Dennison in 1865. They bought land just for the town.
The train yards were huge, covering about 40 acres (16 hectares). As more people traveled by train, a train station was built in 1873. Thousands of people moved to Dennison for jobs. They worked in places like the roundhouses, where trains were turned around, and foundries, where metal was made. At its busiest time, 3,000 people worked in the train yards. Later, The Pennsylvania Railroad Company took over the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railway.
The village officially became a town in 1873. It was named after William Dennison, who was the governor of Ohio.
Red Cross Canteens
During World War I, the Red Cross helped soldiers passing through Dennison. Volunteers ran a canteen from a train car. They made coffee and sandwiches for the troops.
In 1922, a big strike happened, marking the end of Dennison's best years. During World War II, the Dennison Canteen opened again. It operated from March 19, 1942, to April 8, 1946. It started in a gas station but later moved to the train station's restaurant. People called it "Dreamsville."
The last train carrying passengers stopped in Dennison in 1968. The last freight train that stopped there was in 1982. Today, freight trains still pass through Dennison, but they no longer stop.
Geography and Climate
Dennison is a village that covers about 1.35 square miles (3.50 km2) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Weather in Dennison
The weather in Dennison, Ohio, changes throughout the year. Here is some information about its climate:
| Climate data for Dennison, Ohio (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1909–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 75 (24) |
78 (26) |
86 (30) |
93 (34) |
99 (37) |
101 (38) |
105 (41) |
105 (41) |
101 (38) |
93 (34) |
82 (28) |
72 (22) |
105 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.7 (2.1) |
39.6 (4.2) |
49.6 (9.8) |
62.6 (17.0) |
73.0 (22.8) |
81.1 (27.3) |
84.8 (29.3) |
83.3 (28.5) |
76.5 (24.7) |
64.2 (17.9) |
51.4 (10.8) |
40.5 (4.7) |
61.9 (16.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 27.6 (−2.4) |
30.5 (−0.8) |
38.9 (3.8) |
50.2 (10.1) |
60.7 (15.9) |
69.1 (20.6) |
73.1 (22.8) |
71.4 (21.9) |
64.2 (17.9) |
52.5 (11.4) |
41.8 (5.4) |
32.9 (0.5) |
51.1 (10.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 19.6 (−6.9) |
21.4 (−5.9) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
37.7 (3.2) |
48.4 (9.1) |
57.1 (13.9) |
61.4 (16.3) |
59.4 (15.2) |
51.9 (11.1) |
40.8 (4.9) |
32.2 (0.1) |
25.2 (−3.8) |
40.3 (4.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −33 (−36) |
−22 (−30) |
−11 (−24) |
5 (−15) |
18 (−8) |
30 (−1) |
38 (3) |
33 (1) |
26 (−3) |
11 (−12) |
−9 (−23) |
−24 (−31) |
−33 (−36) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.13 (80) |
2.51 (64) |
3.53 (90) |
3.90 (99) |
3.78 (96) |
4.43 (113) |
4.13 (105) |
4.06 (103) |
3.39 (86) |
3.28 (83) |
3.12 (79) |
3.10 (79) |
42.36 (1,076) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 11.5 | 9.8 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.1 | 12.1 | 10.6 | 9.6 | 9.2 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 11.7 | 135.2 |
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Population Information
The population of Dennison has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 828 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,518 | 83.3% | |
| 1890 | 2,925 | 92.7% | |
| 1900 | 3,763 | 28.6% | |
| 1910 | 4,008 | 6.5% | |
| 1920 | 5,524 | 37.8% | |
| 1930 | 4,529 | −18.0% | |
| 1940 | 4,413 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 4,432 | 0.4% | |
| 1960 | 4,158 | −6.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,506 | −15.7% | |
| 1980 | 3,398 | −3.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,282 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,992 | −8.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,655 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,709 | 2.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,653 | −0.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 2,655 people living in Dennison. There were 1,043 households, which are groups of people living in one home. About 693 of these were families. The village had about 1,967 people per square mile (759 per km2).
Most of the people in Dennison were White (96.8%). A smaller number were African American (1.0%), Native American (0.4%), or Asian (0.2%). Some people were from other backgrounds or more than one race. About 1.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.7% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (45.5%) were married couples. Some households had a female head (14.7%) or a male head (6.2%) without a spouse. About 33.6% of households were not families.
Almost 28.1% of all households had only one person living there. About 13.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.54 people, and the average family had 3.09 people.
The average age in the village was 35.5 years old. About 26.6% of residents were under 18. About 12.2% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more females (51.2%) than males (48.8%).
Famous People
- Greg DiDonato, a politician who served in the Ohio House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Dennison (Ohio) para niños
