Hanoverton, Ohio facts for kids
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Hanoverton, Ohio
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Spread Eagle Tavern (1837) in the Hanoverton Canal Town District
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Location of Hanoverton in Columbiana County, Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 354 |
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346 |
| • Density | 509.35/sq mi (196.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44423
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
| FIPS code | 39-33306 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398245 |
| School District | United Local SD |
Hanoverton is a small village located in western Columbiana County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 354 people lived there.
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History of Hanoverton
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Hanoverton was founded in 1813 by James Craig. He was a Quaker and an abolitionist, meaning he was against slavery. The village officially became a village in 1836.
Growth and the Canal
The village grew a lot in the 1830s. This was because the Sandy and Beaver Canal was built right through the town. At its busiest, Hanoverton had about 2,000 people. However, by the 1840s, its growth slowed down. When the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad was finished in 1852, the canal was no longer used much, and the town's population went down.
Hanoverton and the Underground Railroad
Hanoverton played an important role in the Underground Railroad. This was a secret network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom. There was a hidden passage connecting George Sloan's "Brick Row" building to his brother-in-law Dr. James Robertson's house. Runaway slaves were taken to a secret room there. The Spread Eagle Tavern also had a secret tunnel.
In 1977, a 23-acre area of Hanoverton was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This area is called the Hanoverton Canal Town District. It is special because its buildings from the canal era in the mid-1800s are still largely unchanged.
Famous Visitors to Hanoverton
In recent years, many important political figures have visited Hanoverton. They often speak at the historic Spread Eagle Tavern. Some of these visitors include Dan Quayle, Newt Gingrich, Dick Cheney, John McCain, and JD Vance.
Geography of Hanoverton
Hanoverton covers an area of about 1.80 square kilometers (0.69 square miles). All of this area is land. The village is located about 40 kilometers (25 miles) east of Canton. It is also about 48 kilometers (30 miles) southwest of Youngstown.
Population of Hanoverton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 481 | — | |
| 1880 | 443 | −7.9% | |
| 1890 | 306 | −30.9% | |
| 1900 | 399 | 30.4% | |
| 1910 | 317 | −20.6% | |
| 1920 | 266 | −16.1% | |
| 1930 | 287 | 7.9% | |
| 1940 | 292 | 1.7% | |
| 1950 | 344 | 17.8% | |
| 1960 | 442 | 28.5% | |
| 1970 | 483 | 9.3% | |
| 1980 | 490 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 434 | −11.4% | |
| 2000 | 387 | −10.8% | |
| 2010 | 408 | 5.4% | |
| 2020 | 354 | −13.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 346 | −15.2% | |
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Hanoverton's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village had 408 people living in 162 households. Most of the people living in Hanoverton were White.
About 30.9% of households had children under 18. Many households (53.1%) were married couples. About 22.8% of households were individuals living alone. Around 10.5% of people living alone were 65 or older. The average age in the village was 39.6 years.
Education in Hanoverton
Children in Hanoverton attend schools within the United Local School District. The schools serving Hanoverton are:
- United Elementary School – for students in grades K-5
- United Middle School – for students in grades 6-8
- United High School – for students in grades 9-12
Notable People from Hanoverton
Some well-known people have come from Hanoverton:
- George Fries – A U.S. Representative for Ohio.
- John Hastings – Also a U.S. Representative for Ohio.
- Thomas Corwin Mendenhall – A self-taught physicist and meteorologist. He was a professor at Ohio State University.
- Curtis H. Pettit – A pioneer banker in Minneapolis and a member of the Minnesota state legislature.
- G. W. Temple – A member of the Washington House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Hanoverton (Ohio) para niños
