Fredericktown, Ohio facts for kids
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Fredericktown, Ohio
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Village
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Main Street in the business district
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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 | 1,090 ft (332.2 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,493 |
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2,525 |
| • Density | 1,272.68/sq mi (491.29/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 | 1064680 |
| Website | http://www.fredericktownohio.net |
Fredericktown is a village in Knox County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,493 at the 2010 census.
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History
Fredericktown was platted in 1807, and named after Frederick, Maryland, the native home of a first settler.
Geography
Fredericktown is located at 40°28′47″N 82°33′43″W / 40.47972°N 82.56194°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.07 square miles (5.36 km2), of which 1.97 square miles (5.10 km2) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2) is water.
The city is in the Fredericktown Community Fire District.
Demographics
| 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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,525 | 1.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,493 people, 1,050 households, and 691 families living in the village. The population density was 1,265.5 inhabitants per square mile (488.6/km2). There were 1,133 housing units at an average density of 575.1 per square mile (222.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.0% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 1,050 households, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the village was 37.6 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
Events
Fredericktown hosts the annual street fair called the 'Tomato Show', typically on the first weekend in September. Major events include the Baby Crawl Contest, Bathtub Races, Little Miss Tomato Contest, Pedal Tractor Pulls, five-mile run, and more. An event put on annually by the Fredericktown Parks and Recreation District at Community Park, is the Fourth of July festival. This event consists of children's rides, free swimming at Sockman Lake, a softball tournament and fireworks.
Transportation
Fredericktown is at the junction of State Routes 13 and 95, which travel north–south and east–west respectively.
The nearest major airport is Port Columbus International Airport about 54 miles south, in Columbus.
Education
Fredericktown Local Schools operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Fredericktown High School.
Fredericktown has a public library, a branch of The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County.
Notable people
- Webb C. Ball, jeweler, watchmaker, founder of BALL Watch Company
- Ollie Cline, college and professional football fullback
- Clarence Dill, served two terms in each house of Congress
- Georgia O'Ramey, Broadway actress and vaudevillian
- Luke Perry, actor
Images for kids
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The Fredericktown Grain Elevator, site of the first mill
See also
In Spanish: Fredericktown (Ohio) para niños
