Monroeville, Ohio facts for kids
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Monroeville, Ohio
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Village
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Downtown on Main Street
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Location of Monroeville, Ohio
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Location of Monroeville in Huron County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Huron |
| Incorporated | 1868 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,300 |
| • Density | 928.57/sq mi (358.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44847
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-51618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399385 |
| Website | http://www.monroevilleohio.com/ |
Monroeville is a small village located in Huron County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,300 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Monroeville
Monroeville was first settled a long time ago, in 1817. Back then, it was simply called Monroe. The village got its name from James Monroe, who was the fifth President of the United States.
Later, the postal service changed its name to Monroeville to avoid confusion with other places. The village officially became an incorporated village in 1868. This means it gained its own local government.
Geography and Location
Monroeville covers a total area of about 1.43 square miles (3.70 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Just north of Monroeville, in Erie County, there's another small area called North Monroeville. It's an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own separate local government like a village or city.
Population and People
The number of people living in Monroeville has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 599 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,257 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,344 | 6.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,221 | −9.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,211 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,152 | −4.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,185 | 2.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,080 | −8.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,173 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,275 | 8.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,371 | 7.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,455 | 6.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,329 | −8.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,381 | 3.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,433 | 3.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,400 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,300 | −7.1% | |
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Monroeville in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,400 people living in Monroeville. They lived in 528 different homes. Many of these homes, about 40%, had children under 18 living there.
The average age of people in the village was about 34.5 years old. About 28.6% of the residents were under 18. This shows that Monroeville is a community with a mix of families and older residents.
Famous People from Monroeville
Some notable individuals have come from Monroeville:
- Ethlyn T. Clough – She was known for her work as a newspaper publisher and editor.
- Steve Moore – A well-known basketball coach.
- Logan Stieber – A talented wrestler.
