Fredericktown, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fredericktown, Ohio
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Village
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Main Street in the business district
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"It can be done in a small town"
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Location of Fredericktown in Ohio
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Location of Fredericktown in Knox County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Knox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.08 sq mi (5.38 km2) |
| • Land | 1.98 sq mi (5.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,648 |
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2,619 |
| • Density | 1,334.68/sq mi (515.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43019
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-28658 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086397 |
| Website | http://www.fredericktownohio.net |
Fredericktown is a small town located in Knox County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,648 people lived there.
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The Story of Fredericktown
Fredericktown was officially planned and laid out in 1807. It was given its name after Frederick, Maryland. This was the hometown of one of the very first settlers in the area.
Where is Fredericktown?
Fredericktown is a small place. It covers a total area of about 2.07 square miles (5.38 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.97 square miles (5.14 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.10 square miles (0.24 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 161 | — | |
| 1840 | 444 | 175.8% | |
| 1850 | 712 | 60.4% | |
| 1860 | 775 | 8.8% | |
| 1870 | 690 | −11.0% | |
| 1880 | 850 | 23.2% | |
| 1890 | 847 | −0.4% | |
| 1900 | 890 | 5.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,021 | 14.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,194 | 16.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,257 | 5.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,297 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,467 | 13.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,531 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,935 | 26.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,299 | 18.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,443 | 6.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,428 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,493 | 2.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,648 | 6.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,619 | 5.1% | |
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Fredericktown has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1830, only 161 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,648 people. This shows how the village has changed over time.
A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 2,493 people living in Fredericktown. These people lived in 1,050 homes. About 691 of these homes were families. The average age of people in the village was about 37.6 years old.
Getting Around Fredericktown
Fredericktown is easy to get to. It is located where two main roads meet. These are State Route 13 and State Route 95. Route 13 runs north and south. Route 95 runs east and west.
Schools and Learning
Fredericktown Local Schools takes care of education in the village. There is one elementary school for younger kids. There is also one middle school. Older students attend Fredericktown High School.
The village also has a public library. It is a part of The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County.
Famous People from Fredericktown
Many interesting people have come from Fredericktown. Here are a few of them:
- Webb C. Ball was a jeweler and watchmaker. He started the BALL Watch Company.
- Ollie Cline was a college and professional football player.
- Clarence Dill served in the United States Congress.
- Georgia O'Ramey was a Broadway actress. She also performed in vaudeville shows.
- Luke Perry was a well-known actor.
See also
In Spanish: Fredericktown (Ohio) para niños
