LaRue, Ohio facts for kids
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LaRue, Ohio
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LaRue's business district
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Location of LaRue, Ohio
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Location of LaRue in Marion County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
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| • Total | 676 |
| • Density | 1,414.23/sq mi (545.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43332
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-41902 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1058187 |
LaRue, sometimes written as La Rue, is a small village in Marion County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 676 people lived there. The village is part of the Elgin Local School District and has a public library, which is a branch of the Marion Public Library. Major William LaRue founded the town on June 3, 1851, and the village was named after him.
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Where is LaRue?
LaRue is located in Ohio. The village covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in LaRue?
The population of LaRue has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 614 | — | |
| 1890 | 948 | 54.4% | |
| 1900 | 997 | 5.2% | |
| 1910 | 772 | −22.6% | |
| 1920 | 795 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 698 | −12.2% | |
| 1940 | 714 | 2.3% | |
| 1950 | 793 | 11.1% | |
| 1960 | 842 | 6.2% | |
| 1970 | 867 | 3.0% | |
| 1980 | 861 | −0.7% | |
| 1990 | 802 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 775 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 747 | −3.6% | |
| 2020 | 676 | −9.5% | |
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In 2010, there were 747 people living in LaRue. There were 291 households, and 202 of them were families. The average household had about 2.57 people. The average age of people in the village was around 39.8 years old.
History of LaRue
Early Days and Founding
Long ago, in the early 1800s, a Wyandot Native American village was located in this area. Later, in the early 1850s, LaRue began to grow when a railroad line was built through the area. A post office opened in LaRue in 1853, helping the community connect with other places.
The Oorang Indians Football Team
LaRue was once home to Walter Lingo, a famous dog breeder. He owned the Oorang Dog Kennels, which were known for breeding special Airedale Terrier dogs called King Oorang Airedales.
Walter Lingo also owned a professional football team called the Oorang Indians. This team played in the National Football League (NFL) in 1922 and 1923. The team was made up entirely of Native American players. Their most famous player was Jim Thorpe, a legendary athlete.
The Oorang Indians were a "traveling team." This means they played almost all their games in other cities. Out of 20 games they played, only one was near their "home" in Marion. LaRue is still the smallest town ever to have an NFL team!
Fun Events in LaRue
The Oorang Bang Festival
For many years, LaRue held a special festival called the "Oorang Bang." This event honored the Oorang Indians football team, Jim Thorpe, and the Oorang Airedale dogs. The festival usually happened on the second weekend of June. It included a parade, delicious food, fun rides, and live music. This festival helped raise money for improvements to the local swimming pool and park.
Marion County Raceway
The Marion County Raceway was also located in LaRue. This was a place where people could enjoy exciting races.
Famous People from LaRue
Many interesting people have connections to LaRue:
- Edgar Bain – A scientist who created new ways to make steel stronger.
- Toby Harrah – A professional baseball player who played high school baseball in LaRue.
- Walter Lingo – The owner of the Oorang Dog Kennels and the Oorang Indians football team.
- Gladys Milligan – A talented painter.
- Grant E. Mouser – A person who represented Ohio in the U.S. Congress.
- Charles E. Sawyer – A doctor who practiced medicine in LaRue.
- Richard Secord – A Major General in the military who was involved in the Iran-Contra scandal.
See also
In Spanish: La Rue (Ohio) para niños
