Logan, Ohio facts for kids
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Logan, Ohio
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West Main Street in downtown Logan in 2006
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Detailed map of Logan
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 Logan, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Logan, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hocking |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.93 sq mi (12.77 km2) |
| • Land | 4.79 sq mi (12.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,296 |
| • Density | 1,522.86/sq mi (587.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43138
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-44632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395743 |
Logan is a city in Hocking County, Ohio, United States. It is also the county seat, which means it's the main town where the county government is located. Logan is situated along the Hocking River, about 43 miles (69 km) southeast of Columbus. In 2020, about 7,296 people lived there. The current mayor of Logan is Greg Fraunfelter.
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History of Logan
The town of Logan was named to honor Chief Logan. He was a leader of the Mingo Native American tribe. His people lived in this area when European settlers first arrived.
Ohio Governor Thomas Worthington officially started the community in 1816. Logan became an official city in 1839.
Logan was the first city in Ohio to put in a double roundabout. These special circular intersections help traffic flow smoothly. They were opened on December 4, 2013, where Ohio State Route 664 and U.S. Route 33 meet.
Geography and Climate
Logan is located in a beautiful part of Ohio. The city covers a total area of about 4.93 square miles (12.77 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Weather in Logan
Logan experiences a climate with warm summers and cold winters. Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
| Climate data for Logan, Ohio (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1897–1900, 1992–2004, 2010–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 73 (23) |
79 (26) |
84 (29) |
94 (34) |
98 (37) |
99 (37) |
103 (39) |
103 (39) |
107 (42) |
95 (35) |
82 (28) |
73 (23) |
107 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39.0 (3.9) |
42.3 (5.7) |
52.0 (11.1) |
65.0 (18.3) |
73.8 (23.2) |
81.0 (27.2) |
84.5 (29.2) |
83.5 (28.6) |
78.3 (25.7) |
66.6 (19.2) |
53.7 (12.1) |
43.3 (6.3) |
63.6 (17.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 28.8 (−1.8) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
39.9 (4.4) |
51.1 (10.6) |
60.9 (16.1) |
69.0 (20.6) |
73.0 (22.8) |
71.4 (21.9) |
65.2 (18.4) |
53.2 (11.8) |
41.9 (5.5) |
33.3 (0.7) |
51.6 (10.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 18.7 (−7.4) |
20.8 (−6.2) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
37.2 (2.9) |
48.1 (8.9) |
56.9 (13.8) |
61.4 (16.3) |
59.3 (15.2) |
52.2 (11.2) |
39.8 (4.3) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
23.2 (−4.9) |
39.6 (4.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −37 (−38) |
−29 (−34) |
−9 (−23) |
13 (−11) |
21 (−6) |
37 (3) |
45 (7) |
43 (6) |
29 (−2) |
20 (−7) |
10 (−12) |
−11 (−24) |
−37 (−38) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.24 (82) |
2.89 (73) |
3.69 (94) |
4.13 (105) |
4.27 (108) |
4.74 (120) |
4.74 (120) |
3.55 (90) |
2.94 (75) |
3.08 (78) |
2.78 (71) |
3.13 (80) |
43.18 (1,097) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 11.1 | 9.4 | 10.7 | 11.2 | 13.5 | 11.8 | 11.4 | 9.6 | 8.2 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 11.1 | 126.9 |
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People of Logan
Logan has grown steadily over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 100 | — | |
| 1850 | 826 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,489 | 80.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,827 | 22.7% | |
| 1880 | 2,666 | 45.9% | |
| 1890 | 3,119 | 17.0% | |
| 1900 | 3,480 | 11.6% | |
| 1910 | 4,850 | 39.4% | |
| 1920 | 5,493 | 13.3% | |
| 1930 | 6,080 | 10.7% | |
| 1940 | 6,177 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 5,972 | −3.3% | |
| 1960 | 6,417 | 7.5% | |
| 1970 | 6,269 | −2.3% | |
| 1980 | 6,557 | 4.6% | |
| 1990 | 6,725 | 2.6% | |
| 2000 | 6,704 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 7,152 | 6.7% | |
| 2020 | 7,296 | 2.0% | |
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Logan's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 7,152 people living in Logan. About 97.5% of the people were White. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many different types of families live in Logan. About 31.3% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in the city was 38 years old.
Arts and Culture
Logan is a city with unique traditions and events.
Washboard Music Festival
Every year, Logan celebrates the washboard as a musical instrument. This happens on the Thursday before Father's Day weekend. Logan is special because it's home to the Columbus Washboard Company. This is the only company left in the U.S. that still makes washboards!
While some people still use washboards for laundry, many also use them as decorations. The Washboard Music Festival celebrates how washboards create fun, "toe-tappin’" rhythms. You can hear this music in jug bands and Dixieland groups across the country.
Logan Fall Festival of Bands
On the first Saturday of October, Logan High School hosts its yearly marching band festival. It's called the Logan Fall Festival of Bands. Bands from different schools come to perform their exciting halftime routines. Some even create special shows just for this festival!
Diamond Music Festival
During the last week of July, the Insea Sound Shop from Nelsonville, Ohio, puts on the annual Diamond Music Festival. This event takes place at the Isaac Walton Clubhouse, right next to Lake Logan.
Pencil Sharpener Museum
Just outside of Logan, you can find the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center. Inside, there's a very interesting place: the Pencil Sharpener Museum. It's said to have the largest collection of pencil sharpeners in all of America!
Education
Logan-Hocking Schools manages the public education in the area. The district has five elementary schools and one middle school. Students then go on to attend Logan High School.
For reading and learning, the Logan-Hocking County District Library is available. It's a public library where everyone can borrow books and other materials.
Notable People from Logan
Some famous people have come from Logan:
- Estel Crabtree – A professional baseball player who played for the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals.
- Curtis Scaparrotti – A high-ranking military leader who was the Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
- Katie Smith – A well-known WNBA basketball player and an Olympic gold medalist.
See also
In Spanish: Logan (Ohio) para niños
