Kalida, Ohio facts for kids
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Kalida, Ohio
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Village
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St. Michael's Catholic Church, which dominates the skyline
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Location of Kalida, Ohio
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Location of Kalida in Putnam County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Putnam |
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| • Total | 1.70 sq mi (4.39 km2) |
| • Land | 1.68 sq mi (4.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
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| • Total | 1,455 |
| • Density | 865.56/sq mi (334.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45853
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-39536 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398321 |
Kalida is a small village located in Putnam County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 1,455 people lived there.
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History of Kalida
Kalida was started in 1834. It was the very first county seat for Putnam County. The name "Kalida" comes from a Greek word meaning "beautiful."
A post office has been open in Kalida since 1834. The village officially became a village in 1839. Later, in 1866, the county seat moved to a different town called Ottawa.
You can visit the Putnam County Historical Society Museum in Kalida. It helps people learn about the area's past.
Geography and Location
Kalida is located in the state of Ohio. It covers an area of about 1.47 square miles (3.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
People of Kalida
The population of Kalida has changed over the years. In 1850, there were 216 people. By 2010, the population had grown to 1,542 people. In 2020, it was 1,455 people.
Most people living in Kalida are White. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 1.1% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Kalida in 2010 was about 39.6 years old. Many families live in the village. About 33.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
Education in Kalida
Students in Kalida attend schools that are part of the Kalida Local School District. The district includes Kalida High School (KHS) and Kalida Elementary School (KES).
Kalida also used to have a public library. It was a branch of the Putnam County District Library.
Arts and Culture in Kalida
Kalida is home to a special event called Pioneer Days. This festival happens every year. It takes place on the weekend after Labor Day. Pioneer Days is known for being the oldest festival in Ohio.
Notable People from Kalida
- David Ayers – He received the Medal of Honor, a very brave award.
- John Wesley Hill – A Methodist minister who worked for peace. He was also a university president.
- Gene "Geno" Stechschulte – He played professional baseball as a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.
