Fultonham, Ohio facts for kids
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Fultonham, Ohio
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Village
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Reproduction Mail Pouch tobacco barn
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| Nickname(s):
Old Town
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Location of Fultonham, Ohio
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Location of Fultonham in Muskingum County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Muskingum |
| Township | Newton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 115 |
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112 |
| • Density | 1,250.00/sq mi (482.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43738
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-29064 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398931 |
Fultonham is a small village located in Muskingum County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 115 people lived there. Fultonham is part of the Zanesville micropolitan area, which means it's a smaller community connected to a larger city. The village was named after Robert Fulton, who invented the first successful steamboat.
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History of Fultonham
Fultonham was first known as Uniontown. It was officially planned out, or platted, in 1815. A post office was opened in Uniontown in 1818. Later, in 1828, the name of the village was changed to Fultonham.
Geography of Fultonham
Fultonham is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.16 square miles (0.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 245 | — | |
| 1910 | 210 | −14.3% | |
| 1920 | 168 | −20.0% | |
| 1930 | 165 | −1.8% | |
| 1940 | 240 | 45.5% | |
| 1950 | 232 | −3.3% | |
| 1960 | 213 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 228 | 7.0% | |
| 1980 | 281 | 23.2% | |
| 1990 | 178 | −36.7% | |
| 2000 | 151 | −15.2% | |
| 2010 | 176 | 16.6% | |
| 2020 | 115 | −34.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 112 | −36.4% | |
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The population of Fultonham has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 176 people living in the village. The population density was about 1,100 people per square mile. This means a lot of people lived in a small space.
Most of the people living in Fultonham were White. The average age of people in the village was about 33.7 years old. About 27.8% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Famous People from Fultonham
- Thomas A. Hendricks was born near Fultonham. He later became the 21st Vice President of the United States. He served as Vice President from 1885 until his death in the same year.
