Kenton, Ohio facts for kids
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Kenton, Ohio
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Downtown Kenton
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Location of Kenton in Hardin County
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 Kenton, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Kenton, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hardin |
| Township | Pleasant, Buck |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.09 sq mi (13.19 km2) |
| • Land | 5.00 sq mi (12.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,947 |
| • Density | 1,589.40/sq mi (613.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43326
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| Area code(s) | 419 567 |
| FIPS code | 39-39886 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395514 |
Kenton is a city in Ohio, USA. It's the main city of Hardin County. You can find it in west-central Ohio. It's about 57 miles (92 km) northwest of Columbus. Toledo is about 70 miles (113 km) south. In 2020, about 7,947 people lived there. The city got its name from a brave frontiersman named Simon Kenton.
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Kenton's Past: A Look at History
Kenton started as a place called Fort McArthur. This fort was built in 1812 by Colonel Duncan McArthur. It was one of many forts used during the War of 1812. General William Hull used these forts when marching against the British.
In 1845, Kenton became a village. Later, in 1886, it grew into a city. The city was named after the famous frontiersman, Simon Kenton.
Kenton first became important for farming and trading crops. Later, in the late 1800s, it started to have factories. From 1890 to 1952, the Kenton Hardware Company was here. They made locks, metal toys, and popular Gene Autry toy cap guns.
Another company, International Car Company, made cabooses for trains. Paccar bought this company in 1975. But in 1983, Paccar closed it. This was because fewer train parts were needed.
A famous train event happened near Kenton in 2001. An unmanned freight train, known as the CSX 8888 incident, finally stopped here.
Geography and Climate in Kenton
Kenton covers about 5.13 square miles (13.29 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers), is water.
Kenton's Weather: What to Expect
Kenton has a changing climate. Summers are warm, and winters are cold. The hottest month is usually July. The coldest month is January. It rains throughout the year. Snowfall is common in winter months.
| Climate data for Kenton, Ohio, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–2014 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 71 (22) |
74 (23) |
85 (29) |
91 (33) |
96 (36) |
104 (40) |
106 (41) |
103 (39) |
101 (38) |
91 (33) |
79 (26) |
71 (22) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 54.6 (12.6) |
60.5 (15.8) |
72.3 (22.4) |
81.8 (27.7) |
86.9 (30.5) |
93.1 (33.9) |
94.6 (34.8) |
92.9 (33.8) |
89.6 (32.0) |
81.7 (27.6) |
69.7 (20.9) |
57.3 (14.1) |
95.9 (35.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 32.7 (0.4) |
36.3 (2.4) |
46.9 (8.3) |
60.1 (15.6) |
71.5 (21.9) |
80.6 (27.0) |
84.0 (28.9) |
82.6 (28.1) |
76.5 (24.7) |
63.6 (17.6) |
49.7 (9.8) |
37.8 (3.2) |
60.2 (15.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 25.5 (−3.6) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
37.9 (3.3) |
49.7 (9.8) |
60.8 (16.0) |
70.5 (21.4) |
74.0 (23.3) |
72.3 (22.4) |
65.4 (18.6) |
53.2 (11.8) |
41.2 (5.1) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
50.8 (10.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 18.3 (−7.6) |
20.5 (−6.4) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
39.2 (4.0) |
50.2 (10.1) |
60.4 (15.8) |
64.0 (17.8) |
61.9 (16.6) |
54.3 (12.4) |
42.7 (5.9) |
32.7 (0.4) |
23.8 (−4.6) |
41.4 (5.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −1.7 (−18.7) |
2.5 (−16.4) |
10.9 (−11.7) |
23.9 (−4.5) |
36.6 (2.6) |
46.5 (8.1) |
52.1 (11.2) |
50.2 (10.1) |
39.7 (4.3) |
29.3 (−1.5) |
19.4 (−7.0) |
4.4 (−15.3) |
−6.7 (−21.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −24 (−31) |
−21 (−29) |
−10 (−23) |
10 (−12) |
23 (−5) |
31 (−1) |
41 (5) |
35 (2) |
27 (−3) |
14 (−10) |
−4 (−20) |
−20 (−29) |
−24 (−31) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.63 (67) |
2.55 (65) |
2.78 (71) |
3.69 (94) |
3.72 (94) |
3.85 (98) |
3.43 (87) |
3.56 (90) |
3.11 (79) |
2.62 (67) |
2.94 (75) |
2.76 (70) |
37.64 (957) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 9.3 (24) |
7.4 (19) |
4.5 (11) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.7 (1.8) |
3.5 (8.9) |
25.8 (65.71) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.3 | 7.6 | 9.3 | 11.0 | 10.3 | 9.6 | 8.3 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 103.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 14.5 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
People of Kenton: Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 299 | — | |
| 1850 | 1,065 | 256.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,612 | 51.4% | |
| 1870 | 2,610 | 61.9% | |
| 1880 | 3,940 | 51.0% | |
| 1890 | 5,557 | 41.0% | |
| 1900 | 6,852 | 23.3% | |
| 1910 | 7,185 | 4.9% | |
| 1920 | 7,690 | 7.0% | |
| 1930 | 7,069 | −8.1% | |
| 1940 | 7,593 | 7.4% | |
| 1950 | 8,475 | 11.6% | |
| 1960 | 8,747 | 3.2% | |
| 1970 | 8,315 | −4.9% | |
| 1980 | 8,605 | 3.5% | |
| 1990 | 8,356 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 8,336 | −0.2% | |
| 2010 | 8,262 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 7,947 | −3.8% | |
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Kenton's Population in 2010
In 2010, 8,262 people lived in Kenton. They lived in 3,351 homes. About 2,092 of these were families. The city had about 1,836 people per square mile.
Most people in Kenton were White (96.2%). Other groups included African American (0.9%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (0.3%). Some people were from other races (0.9%) or mixed races (1.4%). About 0.9% of people were Hispanic or Latino.
In the homes, 29.2% had kids under 18. About 40.1% were married couples. Some homes had a male adult without a wife (6.6%). Others had a female adult without a husband (15.8%). About 37.6% of homes were not families. Many homes (31.9%) had just one person. About 14.3% had one person aged 65 or older. The average home had 2.40 people. Families had about 2.97 people.
The ages of people varied. About 28.1% were under 20. People aged 20 to 24 made up 6.5%. Those from 25 to 44 were 25.1%. People from 45 to 64 were 24.8%. And 15.5% were 65 or older. The average age was 37.2 years. For every 100 females, there were about 88.8 males.
Arts and Fun in Kenton
Kenton has many interesting places and activities. The Hardin County Courthouse is a historic building. It stands in the middle of the public square.
Kenton has a public library called the Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library. It used to be in a Carnegie library building from 1905. The city's Hardin County Historical Museum is in an old historic area.
Kenton has a large Amish community. They sell fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade furniture. The Hardin County Fair is a fun event. It happens every year around Labor Day.
Parks and Outdoor Activities
You can enjoy nature at Saulisberry Park. It's west of Kenton on Ohio State Route 67. This city park has places for camping and fishing. It also has a reservoir. The park is named after former Mayor Helen Saulisberry.
Learning in Kenton: Schools
Kenton is home to the Kenton City School District. This district includes an elementary school, Kenton Middle School, and Kenton High School. Kenton Elementary School opened in 2014. It replaced three older elementary schools and one kindergarten building.
There's also Simon Kenton, a special-education school. It's managed by a different board. This school works with the Harco Workshop for Developmental Disabilities.
The local high school team is called the "Wildcats." Their football team won state championships in 2001 and 2002. They were also runners-up in 2011 and 2003.
Media in Kenton
Kenton has two local media places. WKTN is a radio station. The Kenton Times is a daily newspaper.
Famous People from Kenton
Many notable people have come from Kenton:
- Jon Cross – A state representative in the Ohio House.
- John R. Goodin – A Democratic congressman from Kansas.
- William Lawrence – A Republican congressman.
- Fred Machetanz – A writer and artist.
- Jacob Parrott – The first person to receive the Medal of Honor.
- Paul Robinson – Creator of the Etta Kett comic strip.
- Luther M. Strong – A US representative from Ohio.
- Walt Slagle – An American Baseball Pitcher.
Images for kids
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Downtown Kenton
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Location of Kenton in Hardin County
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Courthouse Square in 1890
See also
In Spanish: Kenton (Ohio) para niños
