Leipsic, Ohio facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Leipsic, Ohio
Village
Village public library
Motto(s):  "Seeds of Growth Are Sown Here"
Location of Leipsic, Ohio
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Putnam
Area
• Total	3.70 sq mi (9.57 km2)
• Land	3.68 sq mi (9.54 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	748 ft (228 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,177
• Density	590.93/sq mi (228.15/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	45815, 45856
Area code(s)	419
FIPS code	39-42602
GNIS feature ID	2398415
Website	http://www.villageofleipsic.com/

Leipsic (pronounced LIP-sick) is a small village located in Putnam County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,177 people lived there. It's a quiet community with a rich history.

History of Leipsic Village

Leipsic was officially planned and laid out in 1857. Its name is a slightly different spelling of Leipzig, which is a large city in eastern Germany.

Two important buildings in Leipsic are recognized for their historical value. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places worth protecting. These buildings are the old village hall and the John Edwards House. The John Edwards House now serves as the village's public library.

Geography and Location

Leipsic is located in Putnam County, Ohio. The village covers a total area of about 3.66 square miles (9.48 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.65 square miles (9.45 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.

Population and Demographics

The population of Leipsic has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census years:

Leipsic's Population in 2010

According to the census from 2010, there were 2,093 people living in Leipsic. These people lived in 801 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 513 of these households were families.

The village had about 573 people living in each square mile. There were also 905 housing units available. A housing unit is a house, apartment, or other place where people can live.

Many different people make up the community of Leipsic. About 77.8% of the people were White. About 31.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

In 2010, about 34.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.58 people. The average family had about 3.25 people. The median age in the village was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older.

Education in Leipsic

Education is important in Leipsic. The main school district is Leipsic Local Schools. This district includes an elementary school for younger students. It also has Leipsic High School for older students.

In addition to the public schools, Leipsic is home to St. Mary's Catholic School. This school is located at 129 St. Marys Street. It offers education for students from kindergarten through 8th grade.

Leipsic also has a public library. It is a branch of the Putnam County District Library. Libraries are great places to read, learn, and find information.

Notable People from Leipsic

Many interesting people have connections to Leipsic. Here are a few:

• Karl Joseph Alter: He was an important leader in the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the Archbishop of Cincinnati.
• James Cloyd Bowman: He was a talented author. He even won a Newbery Honor for one of his books.
• Charles N. Haskell: He was a significant political figure. He served as a former governor of Oklahoma.
• Rich Reese: He was a professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB).

See also

In Spanish: Leipsic (Ohio) para niños