Edgerton, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Edgerton, Ohio
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Village
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Michigan Ave. north of Indiana St.
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Location of Edgerton, Ohio
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Location of Edgerton in Williams County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Williams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.72 sq mi (4.46 km2) |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,881 |
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1,866 |
| • Density | 1,097.43/sq mi (423.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43517
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-24486 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398784 |
| Website | http://www.edgerton-ohio.com/ |
Edgerton is a small village located in Williams County, Ohio. You can find it in the very northwest part of the state. In 2020, about 1,881 people lived there.
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Edgerton's Story
A Look Back in Time
The area around Edgerton was first organized as St. Joseph Township. This happened a long time ago, on December 2, 1832.
Edgerton itself was planned out in 1854. The village got its name from Alfred Peck Edgerton. He was a land agent and also served in the U.S. Congress. A post office was set up in Edgerton in the same year, 1854. The village officially became a town on December 4, 1865.
Where is Edgerton?
Geography of the Village
The St. Joseph River flows along the eastern edge of Edgerton. This river adds to the natural beauty of the area.
The village covers a total area of about 1.88 square miles (4.87 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.87 square miles (4.84 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives Here?
Population of Edgerton
The number of people living in Edgerton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| 1870 | 690 | — | |
| 1880 | 782 | 13.3% | |
| 1890 | 967 | 23.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,043 | 7.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,072 | 2.8% | |
| 1920 | 987 | −7.9% | |
| 1930 | 989 | 0.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,082 | 9.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,246 | 15.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,566 | 25.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,126 | 35.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,813 | −14.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,896 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,117 | 11.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,012 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,881 | −6.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,866 | −7.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,012 people living in Edgerton. These people lived in 791 homes. The village is home to many families. The average age of people in Edgerton was about 41.3 years old.
Learning in Edgerton
Schools and Library
The Edgerton Local Schools District runs the schools in the village. There is one elementary school for younger students. Older students attend Edgerton High School.
Edgerton also has a public library. It is a part of the Williams County Public Library system. This means students and residents can borrow books and use other resources.
See also
In Spanish: Edgerton (Ohio) para niños
