LaGrange, Ohio facts for kids
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LaGrange, Ohio
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Village
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Roundabout intersection in LaGrange
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Location of LaGrange, Ohio
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Location of LaGrange in Lorain County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Township | LaGrange |
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| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.91 sq mi (4.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,595 |
| • Density | 1,365.07/sq mi (527.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44050
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-41230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398374 |
LaGrange (say "lə-GRAINJ") is a small village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 2,595 people lived there.
The village got its name from a special place in France. It was named after the Château de la Grange-Bléneau, which was the home of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. He was a French officer who helped America during the American Revolutionary War.
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Geography of LaGrange
LaGrange is located in Ohio. It covers an area of about 2 square miles (5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in LaGrange has changed quite a bit over the years. A census is a count of all the people in a place. The chart below shows how LaGrange's population has grown since 1880.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 511 | — | |
| 1890 | 551 | 7.8% | |
| 1900 | 528 | −4.2% | |
| 1910 | 467 | −11.6% | |
| 1920 | 500 | 7.1% | |
| 1930 | 498 | −0.4% | |
| 1940 | 546 | 9.6% | |
| 1950 | 712 | 30.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,007 | 41.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,074 | 6.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,258 | 17.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,199 | −4.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,815 | 51.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,103 | 15.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,595 | 23.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,103 people living in LaGrange. There were 726 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households were families. The average household had about 2.73 people.
Sherman's Circle and the Civil War Statue
In downtown LaGrange, there is a place called Sherman's Circle. This area is looked after by the LaGrange Township Trustees. It has a special statue that honors the soldiers from the Civil War who fought for the Union.
For almost 120 years, a statue of General Sherman stood in the town square. However, on June 28, 2022, a truck accidentally hit the statue. This caused the statue to be taken down.
Notable People from LaGrange
Some well-known people have come from LaGrange:
- Dorothy Maguire - a professional baseball player.
- Robert E. McKisson - a Republican politician. He used to be the mayor of Cleveland, Ohio.
Images for kids
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The LaGrange Municipal Building
See also
In Spanish: LaGrange (Ohio) para niños
