Eaton, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eaton, Ohio
|
||
|---|---|---|
Preble County Courthouse downtown
|
||
|
||
| Motto(s):
"A Rural Community Growing In To The Future"
|
||
Location of Eaton in Preble County
|
||
 Eaton, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Eaton, Ohio
Location in the United States
|
||
| Country | United States | |
| State | Ohio | |
| County | Preble | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.43 sq mi (16.67 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.43 sq mi (16.65 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) 0.16% | |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (320 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
|
||
| • Total | 8,375 | |
| • Estimate
(2023)
|
8,301 | |
| • Density | 1,303.10/sq mi (503.12/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| Zip code |
45320
|
|
| Area code(s) | 937, 326 | |
| FIPS code | 39-24234 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086845 | |
Eaton is a city in Preble County, Ohio, United States. It's also the main town, known as the county seat. Eaton is located about 24 miles (39 km) west of Dayton. In 2020, about 8,375 people lived there.
Contents
History of Eaton
Eaton was started in 1806 by William Bruce. The city got its name from General William Eaton. He was a U.S. Consul who led a brave march from Egypt to Tripoli.
Many streets in Eaton are named after heroes from the First Barbary War and the Second Barbary War. These include Barron, Decatur, Israel, Wadsworth, and Somers.
The town grew quickly after it was founded. By 1846, it had 1,000 people. This growth happened because Eaton was at an important meeting point of two main roads.
A Big Fire in the 1800s
In June 1859, a large fire broke out in Eaton. It destroyed thirteen important businesses. The damage was estimated to be between $40,000 and $50,000. The fire also left the courthouse with a brown color.
Eaton's Geography and Climate
Eaton covers a total area of about 6.20 square miles (16.06 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
The city has natural features like Crystal Lake and Seven Mile Creek. You can also find several parks here:
- Fort St. Clair
- Water Works Park
- 7-Mile Park
- Clarence Hook Memorial Park
Weather in Eaton
| Climate data for Eaton, Ohio (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1956–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 68 (20) |
75 (24) |
84 (29) |
87 (31) |
96 (36) |
102 (39) |
102 (39) |
101 (38) |
98 (37) |
91 (33) |
80 (27) |
72 (22) |
102 (39) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 58.2 (14.6) |
62.6 (17.0) |
72.0 (22.2) |
80.0 (26.7) |
86.7 (30.4) |
91.2 (32.9) |
92.0 (33.3) |
91.4 (33.0) |
90.4 (32.4) |
82.4 (28.0) |
70.3 (21.3) |
61.5 (16.4) |
94.1 (34.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.4 (1.9) |
39.6 (4.2) |
50.2 (10.1) |
63.2 (17.3) |
73.2 (22.9) |
81.7 (27.6) |
84.9 (29.4) |
84.0 (28.9) |
78.6 (25.9) |
66.0 (18.9) |
52.1 (11.2) |
40.5 (4.7) |
62.5 (16.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 26.4 (−3.1) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
39.2 (4.0) |
50.7 (10.4) |
61.2 (16.2) |
70.2 (21.2) |
73.4 (23.0) |
71.9 (22.2) |
65.5 (18.6) |
53.4 (11.9) |
41.4 (5.2) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
51.2 (10.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.4 (−8.1) |
19.3 (−7.1) |
28.2 (−2.1) |
38.2 (3.4) |
49.3 (9.6) |
58.6 (14.8) |
61.8 (16.6) |
59.8 (15.4) |
52.5 (11.4) |
40.9 (4.9) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
22.9 (−5.1) |
40.0 (4.4) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −3.4 (−19.7) |
2.7 (−16.3) |
12.4 (−10.9) |
24.9 (−3.9) |
35.3 (1.8) |
46.6 (8.1) |
52.9 (11.6) |
51.0 (10.6) |
40.4 (4.7) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
18.2 (−7.7) |
7.3 (−13.7) |
−6.2 (−21.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −37 (−38) |
−20 (−29) |
−11 (−24) |
14 (−10) |
25 (−4) |
27 (−3) |
42 (6) |
38 (3) |
20 (−7) |
12 (−11) |
−3 (−19) |
−30 (−34) |
−37 (−38) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.13 (80) |
2.56 (65) |
3.58 (91) |
4.53 (115) |
4.80 (122) |
4.64 (118) |
4.28 (109) |
3.01 (76) |
3.04 (77) |
3.19 (81) |
3.16 (80) |
3.19 (81) |
43.11 (1,095) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 12.4 | 11.1 | 12.6 | 14.0 | 14.1 | 12.7 | 11.5 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 10.2 | 10.9 | 12.4 | 139.4 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
People of Eaton: Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 255 | — | |
| 1830 | 510 | 100.0% | |
| 1840 | 859 | 68.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,346 | 56.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,748 | — | |
| 1880 | 2,143 | 22.6% | |
| 1890 | 2,934 | 36.9% | |
| 1900 | 3,155 | 7.5% | |
| 1910 | 3,187 | 1.0% | |
| 1920 | 3,210 | 0.7% | |
| 1930 | 3,347 | 4.3% | |
| 1940 | 3,552 | 6.1% | |
| 1950 | 4,242 | 19.4% | |
| 1960 | 5,034 | 18.7% | |
| 1970 | 6,020 | 19.6% | |
| 1980 | 6,839 | 13.6% | |
| 1990 | 7,396 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 8,133 | 10.0% | |
| 2010 | 8,407 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 8,375 | −0.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 8,301 | −1.3% | |
| Sources: | |||
Eaton's Population in 2020
In 2020, Eaton had 8,375 residents. Most people (92.8%) were white. Other groups included 0.9% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian, and 0.2% American Indian. About 4.5% of residents were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 1.2% of the population.
Eaton's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, Eaton had 8,407 people living in 3,486 households. About 96.3% of the people were White. Other groups included 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, and 1.0% Asian. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Eaton was 40.4 years. About 23.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
Arts and Culture in Eaton
.jpg)
Eaton is home to some fun annual events:
- The Preble County Pork Festival, held every September.
- The summer Preble County Fair.
Downtown Eaton also has Preble Arts, which is the art center for the Preble County Art Association. The city also has a branch of the Preble County District Library.
Education in Eaton
Eaton Community Schools manages the public schools in the area. They have:
- Two elementary schools
- One middle school
- Eaton High School
For higher education, Edison State Community College has a campus in Eaton.
Famous People from Eaton
Many interesting people have come from Eaton:
- Victor J. Banis: An author known for his writing.
- Andrew L. Harris: A hero from the American Civil War and the 44th governor of Ohio.
- Jane LeCompte: A novelist who writes romance novels under the name Jane Ashford.
- Travis Miller: A former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.
- William Stephens: The 24th governor of California.
- Kent Vosler: A diver who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Sister City
Eaton has a special friendship with a city in Germany called Rödental bei Coburg. This is known as a sister city arrangement.
See also
In Spanish: Eaton (Ohio) para niños
