Kings Mills, Ohio facts for kids
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Kings Mills, Ohio
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Location of Kings Mills, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Warren |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,336 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45034
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| Area code(s) | 513 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2612136 |
Kings Mills is a small community in Warren County, Ohio, in the United States. It is located on the western side of the Little Miami River. In 2020, about 1,336 people lived there.
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History of Kings Mills
Kings Mills was officially started in 1884. It was built as a special kind of town called a company town. This means it was created by a company for its workers. The companies that built Kings Mills were the King Powder Company and the Peters Cartridge Company. These companies made things like gunpowder and ammunition. The Peters Cartridge Company stopped working in 1944.
Before Kings Mills, another town called Gainsboro was planned in the same spot in 1815. However, that town did not become successful.
College Football Hall of Fame
For a while, Kings Mills was home to the College Football Hall of Fame. This famous museum celebrates the best players and coaches in college football. In 1995, the Hall of Fame moved to South Bend, Indiana.
Geography and Location
Kings Mills is located in the northeastern part of Deerfield Township. It is about 20 miles northeast of the big city of Cincinnati.
The community is also close to several other towns:
- Less than a mile east of Mason
- Two miles southwest of South Lebanon
- Two and a half miles north of Fosters
- Two miles west of Hopkinsville
Local Services and Trails
Kings Mills uses the Mason (513) telephone exchange for phone calls. It also has its own post office, which serves both Kings Mills and the nearby Kings Island area. The Little Miami Scenic Trail is a popular path for walking and biking. It runs right by Kings Mills on the eastern side of the Little Miami River. This trail used to be a railroad track.
Nearby Attractions
Just south of Kings Mills, in Mason, you can find two exciting places:
- Kings Island amusement park, which has many rides and shows.
- Great Wolf Lodge, an indoor water park that is great for families.
Education in Kings Mills
Students living in Kings Mills attend schools within the Kings Local School District.
Notable People
- Bryan Volpenhein: A famous rower who has competed in the Olympics.
