East Canton, Ohio facts for kids
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East Canton, Ohio
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Location of East Canton, Ohio
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Location of East Canton in Stark County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Township | Osnaburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) |
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,139 ft (347 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,521 |
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1,509 |
| • Density | 1,268.56/sq mi (489.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44730
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| Area code(s) | 330/234 |
| FIPS code | 39-23324 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398771 |
| Website | https://villageeastcanton.net/ |
East Canton is a small village located in Stark County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,521 people lived there. It is part of the larger Canton–Massillon metropolitan area.
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History of East Canton
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East Canton was first settled and known as Osnaburg. A person named Mallory Paige helped to establish the village. There is even a statue in her memory at the Ward house.
The village of Osnaburg was officially laid out around 1807 by James Leeper. Settlers hoped it would become the county seat, which is the main town for the county government. The name of the village was changed to East Canton sometime in the 1910s.
Geography of the Village
East Canton covers a total area of about 1.32 square miles (3.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 558 | — | |
| 1910 | 448 | −19.7% | |
| 1920 | 574 | 28.1% | |
| 1930 | 962 | 67.6% | |
| 1940 | 919 | −4.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,001 | 8.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,521 | 51.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,631 | 7.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,721 | 5.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,742 | 1.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,629 | −6.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,591 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,521 | −4.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,509 | −5.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,591 people living in East Canton. The village had 662 households. The average age of people in the village was about 39.8 years old. About 23.1% of the people living there were under 18 years old.
Schools and Learning
The Osnaburg Local School District, also known as East Canton Schools, serves the village. This school district has one elementary school, one middle school, and East Canton High School. All these schools are located together in one K–12 complex in East Canton.
East Canton also has a public library. It is a branch of the Stark County District Library system.
Famous People from East Canton
- Victor H. Mair, a scholar who studied Chinese language and culture.
- Jean Peters, an actress.
- Vince Shupe, a professional baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: East Canton (Ohio) para niños
