Kipton, Ohio facts for kids
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Kipton, Ohio
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Location of Kipton, Ohio
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Location of Kipton in Lorain County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Township | Camden |
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| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 209 |
| • Density | 475.00/sq mi (183.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44049
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-40544 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398357 |
Kipton is a small village located in Lorain County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 209 people lived there. Kipton is known for its history with railroads and a famous train accident that changed how trains kept time.
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History of Kipton Village
Kipton was first planned around 1852 by a man named Wm.W.Whitney. He hoped a new railroad would pass through his farm. He first called his new village "Binghamton," named after his old home in New York.
Changing Names and Railroads
For a while, the village was known as "Camden Station." Then, in 1862, its name changed to "Kipton Station." Later, people just called it "Kipton." For many years, Kipton was an important stop on the Southern Division of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad. However, this railroad line was closed down in 1976.
Today, the old railroad path is a rail trail called the North Coast Inland Trail. This means you can now walk or bike where trains once traveled!
The Great Kipton Train Wreck
Kipton was the site of a very important train wreck on April 18, 1891. This accident happened because the watches of the train engineers were not exactly the same. This led to a big problem: the trains didn't know exactly where the other was.
Because of this accident, strict rules were made in 1893 for railroad chronometers. These are very accurate clocks used by railroads. An Ohio Historical marker in Kipton Community Park tells the story of this collision.
Geography of Kipton
Kipton is a small village in terms of size. It covers about 0.45 square miles (1.15 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Population and People
Kipton is a small community. The number of people living in the village has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 353 | — | |
| 1970 | 353 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 352 | −0.3% | |
| 1990 | 283 | −19.6% | |
| 2000 | 265 | −6.4% | |
| 2010 | 243 | −8.3% | |
| 2020 | 209 | −14.0% | |
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Kipton's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 243 people living in Kipton. Most of the people were White. A small number of people were from other races or had mixed racial backgrounds. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Kipton in 2010 was about 42.8 years old. About 19.3% of the residents were under 18 years old, and 15.2% were 65 years or older.
