Middleport, Ohio facts for kids
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Middleport, Ohio
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Village
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North 2nd Avenue in downtown Middleport in 2007
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Location of Middleport, Ohio
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Location of Middleport in Meigs County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Meigs |
| Township | Salisbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
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| • Total | 2,208 |
| • Density | 1,228.03/sq mi (474.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45760
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-49756 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399333 |
Middleport is the largest village in Meigs County, Ohio. It is located along the Ohio River. In 2020, the population of Middleport was 2,208 people.
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Discovering Middleport's Past
Middleport was founded in the 1820s. This was a time when Meigs County was growing very fast. One of the first businesses here was a cotton mill. This was interesting because cotton wasn't grown nearby.
The village has had a few different names over the years. It was first called "Sheffield." Later, it was also known as "Coalport" and "Salisbury." The name "Middleport" refers to its special location. It's halfway between the cities of Pittsburgh and Cincinnati on the Ohio River.
Some buildings in Middleport are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the John Downing Jr. House, the William H. Grant House, and the Middleport Public Library.
Exploring Middleport's Location
Middleport is situated right next to the Ohio River. It is also where Leading Creek flows into the river.
The United States Census Bureau says that Middleport covers a total area of about 1.90 square miles (4.91 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.80 square miles (4.66 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.10 square miles (0.25 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Middleport's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 2,236 | — | |
| 1880 | 3,032 | 35.6% | |
| 1890 | 3,211 | 5.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,799 | −12.8% | |
| 1910 | 3,194 | 14.1% | |
| 1920 | 3,772 | 18.1% | |
| 1930 | 3,505 | −7.1% | |
| 1940 | 3,356 | −4.3% | |
| 1950 | 3,446 | 2.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,373 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,784 | −17.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,971 | 6.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,725 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,525 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,530 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,208 | −12.7% | |
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Population Facts from 2010
In 2010, there were 2,530 people living in Middleport. These people lived in 1,089 households. A household is a group of people living together.
About 28.9% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households, 36.4%, were married couples living together. Also, 16.1% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Middleport was 42.5 years. About 21.3% of residents were under 18 years old. And 20.4% of residents were 65 years or older.
Education in Middleport
Students in Middleport attend public schools run by the Meigs Local School District. There are several schools that serve the village.
Younger students go to Meigs Primary School for grades K-2. Meigs Intermediate School teaches grades 3-5. For middle school, students attend Meigs Middle School for grades 6-8. Finally, high school students go to Meigs High School for grades 9-12.
Middleport also has a public library. It is a branch of the Meigs County District Public Library. This library offers books and resources for everyone in the community.
Notable People from Middleport
Many interesting people have come from Middleport, Ohio. Here are a few:
- Sam Allen, a talented jazz pianist
- Edward A. Bennett, a soldier in the United States Army
- Dave Diles, a well-known sportscaster and journalist
- James V. Hartinger, a general in the United States Air Force
- Don Jefferson, a pitcher in Negro league baseball
- Wade Johnston, a baseball player
- Art Lewis, a football player and coach
- William W. Outerbridge, an officer in the United States Navy
- Mother Watson, an MLB player
See also
In Spanish: Middleport (Ohio) para niños
