Magnetic Springs, Ohio facts for kids
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Magnetic Springs, Ohio
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Main Street (Ohio State Route 37) in Magnetic Springs
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Location of Magnetic Springs, Ohio
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Location of Magnetic Springs in Union County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Union |
| Township | Leesburg |
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| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
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| • Total | 267 |
| • Density | 1,253.52/sq mi (483.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43036
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| Area code(s) | 937 and 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-46830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399223 |
Magnetic Springs is a small village in Union County, Ohio, United States. It is part of Leesburg Township. In 2020, the population was 267 people. The village has its own post office with the ZIP Code 43036.
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History of Magnetic Springs
Magnetic Springs was first planned out in 1879. This happened after special underground springs were found there. The village got its name because people believed the mineral water from these springs had healing powers.
A Popular Tourist Spot
News about these special springs spread far and wide. Soon, tourists from all over the country came to visit. Sometimes, even people from other countries would visit. Many hotels and resorts were built, and the village became very busy and popular.
Changes Over Time
However, as new medicines and cures were discovered, like the vaccine for polio, people became less interested in natural healing methods. Because of this, the tourism business in Magnetic Springs slowly stopped. By the early 1980s, all the old hotel resorts had been taken down.
Mayor Mary McFadden's Leadership
During the 1920s, a time known as the Prohibition era, there were some secret, illegal businesses in the village. But the mayor at the time, Mary McFadden, strongly opposed these activities. She also worked hard to raise money for public services. She helped get funds for a bigger town hall. To encourage all council members to attend meetings, she would even cook dinner for them!
Geography of Magnetic Springs
Magnetic Springs is a small village in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.62 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 257 | — | |
| 1900 | 194 | −24.5% | |
| 1910 | 155 | −20.1% | |
| 1920 | 194 | 25.2% | |
| 1930 | 178 | −8.2% | |
| 1940 | 246 | 38.2% | |
| 1950 | 321 | 30.5% | |
| 1960 | 344 | 7.2% | |
| 1970 | 349 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 314 | −10.0% | |
| 1990 | 373 | 18.8% | |
| 2000 | 323 | −13.4% | |
| 2010 | 268 | −17.0% | |
| 2020 | 267 | −0.4% | |
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This section tells us about the people who live in Magnetic Springs. It includes information like how many people live there and their ages.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 268 people living in Magnetic Springs. These people lived in 110 different homes, and 75 of these were families. The village had about 1165 people per square mile. Most of the people living in the village were White (97.4%).
About 35.5% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes were married couples living together (42.7%). The average age of people in the village was about 39.8 years old.
Economy and Businesses
The Magnetic Springs Water Company started in this village. However, it later moved its main office to Columbus, Ohio.
Education in Magnetic Springs
Children in Magnetic Springs attend schools in the North Union Local School District. The main high school for students is North Union High School.
