Harveysburg, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harveysburg, Ohio
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Village
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Water tower
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Village on the lake
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Location of Harveysburg, Ohio
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Location of Harveysburg in Warren County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Warren |
| Founded | 1829 |
| Established | 1831 |
| Village | 1844 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-city manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 554 |
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569 |
| • Density | 557.34/sq mi (215.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45032
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| Area code(s) | 513 |
| FIPS code | 39-34384 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398262 |
Harveysburg is a small village in Ohio, United States. It is located in Warren County, within Massie Township. In 2020, about 554 people lived there. Harveysburg is well-known for hosting the Ohio Renaissance Festival, a fun event that takes you back in time!
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History of Harveysburg Village
Harveysburg was planned out in 1829 by a man named William Harvey. The village was named after him. The Harvey family were strong supporters of ending slavery. In 1831, they started the Harvey Free Negro School. This school provided education for African American children. A post office has been open in Harveysburg since 1839.
Geography and Location
Harveysburg is located in Ohio. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.99 square miles (2.56 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| 1830 | 99 | — | |
| 1850 | 329 | — | |
| 1860 | 445 | 35.3% | |
| 1870 | 388 | −12.8% | |
| 1880 | 539 | 38.9% | |
| 1890 | 402 | −25.4% | |
| 1900 | 435 | 8.2% | |
| 1910 | 359 | −17.5% | |
| 1920 | 355 | −1.1% | |
| 1930 | 361 | 1.7% | |
| 1940 | 354 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 477 | 34.7% | |
| 1960 | 514 | 7.8% | |
| 1970 | 486 | −5.4% | |
| 1980 | 425 | −12.6% | |
| 1990 | 437 | 2.8% | |
| 2000 | 563 | 28.8% | |
| 2010 | 546 | −3.0% | |
| 2020 | 554 | 1.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 569 | 4.2% | |
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Harveysburg Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 546 people living in Harveysburg. These people made up 204 households, and 147 of these were families. The village had about 551 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Harveysburg were White (95.1%). A smaller number were African American (1.5%) or Asian (0.4%). Some people were from two or more races (2.9%). A very small number (0.2%) were Hispanic or Latino.
About 37.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (57.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.68 people, and the average family had 3.08 people.
The average age of people in the village was 37.3 years old. About 26.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 9.3% of residents were 65 years old or older.
Famous People from Harveysburg
Some notable people have come from Harveysburg:
- Kersey Graves - A writer who explored ideas about skepticism and spiritualism.
- Donald Edgar "Buz" Lukens - A Republican who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Ohio.
- Jennie McCowen - A doctor, writer, lecturer, and editor of a medical journal. She also supported women's right to vote.
Images for kids
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This is a Federal Thunderbolt 1003 Tornado siren. It is located at the Massie Township fire department in Harveysburg, Ohio.
See also
In Spanish: Harveysburg (Ohio) para niños
