Georgetown, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Georgetown, Ohio
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Village
|
|||
|
|||
|
|||
Location of Georgetown, Ohio
|
|||
Location of Georgetown in Brown County
|
|||
| Country | United States | ||
| State | Ohio | ||
| County | Brown | ||
| Township | Pleasant | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4.15 sq mi (10.76 km2) | ||
| • Land | 4.15 sq mi (10.76 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
|
|||
| • Total | 4,453 | ||
| • Estimate
(2023)
|
4,458 | ||
| • Density | 1,071.98/sq mi (413.93/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
45121
|
||
| Area code(s) | 937, 326 | ||
| FIPS code | 39-29778 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2398952 | ||
| Website | https://www.georgetownohio.gov/ | ||
Georgetown is a small town, called a village, in Ohio, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Brown County, Ohio. Georgetown is about 36 miles (58 km) southeast of Cincinnati. In 2020, about 4,453 people lived there. Georgetown is famous because it was the childhood home of Ulysses S. Grant, who later became a U.S. President.
Contents
History of Georgetown
Georgetown was first planned out in 1819. The village got its name from another town called Georgetown, Kentucky. A post office, where people send and receive mail, has been open in Georgetown since 1821.
Geographic Location
Georgetown is located in the state of Ohio. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 4.04 square miles (10.46 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Population and People
Georgetown has grown over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 618 | — | |
| 1860 | 723 | 17.0% | |
| 1870 | 1,037 | 43.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,293 | 24.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,473 | 13.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,529 | 3.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,580 | 3.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,670 | 5.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,531 | −8.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,848 | 20.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,200 | 19.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,674 | 21.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,087 | 15.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,467 | 12.3% | |
| 1990 | 3,627 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,631 | 0.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,331 | 19.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,453 | 2.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 4,458 | 2.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 4,331 people living in Georgetown. Most people were White, making up about 95.5% of the population. About 1.9% were African American. The average age of people in the village was about 38.6 years old.
Arts and Local Culture
Georgetown is well-known for its connection to Ulysses S. Grant. He grew up here and went to grade school in the village.
Ulysses S. Grant's Childhood
- The schoolhouse where Grant studied is still in Georgetown. Locals call it the Grant Schoolhouse.
- You can also visit Grant's childhood home in the village.
- His father owned a tannery across the street from their home. A tannery is a place where animal hides are made into leather.
- All three of these places are part of the "Land of Grant" tour, which teaches visitors about his early life.
Local Events
Since Georgetown is the county seat, it hosts the big Brown County Fair. This fair and its parade bring thousands of people from other towns to Georgetown. The headstone of General Thomas L. Hamer is in the old cemetery near the fairgrounds.
Historic Places
A part of the city, covering seventeen acres, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This area is known as the Georgetown Historic District. It means the area has important historical buildings and sites.
Education
Georgetown has a public library. It is a part of the Brown County Public Library system.
Famous People from Georgetown
Many interesting people have connections to Georgetown:
- Carr Van Anda – He was a managing editor for the New York Times newspaper.
- Electra Collins Doren – She was a suffragette (someone who fought for women's right to vote) and a library scientist.
- Brian Grant – A professional basketball player.
- Ulysses S. Grant – He became the President of the United States.
- Jesse Root Grant – Ulysses S. Grant's father. He moved to Georgetown and became the Mayor in 1837.
- Thomas L. Hamer – A U.S. Congressman who fought in the Mexican–American War.
- August V. Kautz – A U.S. Army Major General.
- Albert Kautz – A U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.
- Rodney J. McKinley – He was the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
- John Ruthven – A famous wildlife artist.
- Dr. Robert A. Kehoe – An American scientist who studied poisons.
Gallery
-
Georgetown's north side from the air.
-
Georgetown corporation limit sign.
-
Looking north on Main Street in Georgetown.
See also
In Spanish: Georgetown (Ohio) para niños
