Morgan County, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Morgan County
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The Morgan County Courthouse in McConnelsville
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Ohio |
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| Founded | March 1, 1819 | ||
| Named for | Daniel Morgan | ||
| Seat | McConnelsville | ||
| Largest village | McConnelsville | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 422 sq mi (1,090 km2) | ||
| • Land | 416 sq mi (1,080 km2) | ||
| • Water | 5.4 sq mi (14 km2) 1.3%% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 13,802 | ||
| • Estimate
(2021)
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13,682  |
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| • Density | 32.71/sq mi (12.628/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 12th | ||
Morgan County is a special area in the state of Ohio, United States. It's like a big neighborhood with its own local government. In 2023, about 13,646 people lived here. This makes it one of the counties in Ohio with the fewest people.
The main town, or county seat, of Morgan County is McConnelsville. The county was officially created in 1817 and started running in 1819. It was named after Daniel Morgan. He was a brave officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
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History of Morgan County
Morgan County was formed on December 29, 1817. It was made from parts of three other counties: Guernsey, Muskingum, and Washington.
The county got its name from Daniel Morgan. He was a very important person in American history. Daniel Morgan was a general during the American Revolutionary War. He also served in the United States Congress for Virginia.
Geography of Morgan County
Morgan County covers a total area of about 422 square miles (1,093 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 416 square miles (1,077 square kilometers). The rest, about 5.4 square miles (14 square kilometers), is water.
Counties Nearby
Morgan County shares its borders with several other counties. These are its neighbors:
- Muskingum County (to the north)
- Noble County (to the northeast)
- Washington County (to the southeast)
- Athens County (to the southwest)
- Perry County (to the west)
Fun Public Areas
Morgan County has some great places for people to visit and enjoy nature. These include:
- Wayne National Forest
- Burr Oak State Park
People of Morgan County
The number of people living in Morgan County has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 5,297 | — | |
| 1830 | 11,800 | 122.8% | |
| 1840 | 20,852 | 76.7% | |
| 1850 | 28,585 | 37.1% | |
| 1860 | 22,119 | −22.6% | |
| 1870 | 20,363 | −7.9% | |
| 1880 | 20,072 | −1.4% | |
| 1890 | 19,143 | −4.6% | |
| 1900 | 17,905 | −6.5% | |
| 1910 | 16,097 | −10.1% | |
| 1920 | 14,555 | −9.6% | |
| 1930 | 13,583 | −6.7% | |
| 1940 | 14,227 | 4.7% | |
| 1950 | 12,836 | −9.8% | |
| 1960 | 12,747 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 12,375 | −2.9% | |
| 1980 | 14,241 | 15.1% | |
| 1990 | 14,194 | −0.3% | |
| 2000 | 14,897 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 15,054 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 13,802 | −8.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 13,682 | −9.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2020 |
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In 2010, there were about 15,054 people living in the county. Most people in Morgan County are white. There are also smaller groups of Black or African American, American Indian, and Asian people. Some people have mixed backgrounds. A small number of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Communities in Morgan County
Morgan County has several towns and smaller communities.
Villages
These are the main villages in Morgan County:
- Chesterhill
- Malta
- McConnelsville (This is the county seat!)
- Stockport
Townships
Morgan County is also divided into smaller areas called townships:
- Bloom
- Bristol
- Center
- Deerfield
- Homer
- Malta
- Manchester
- Marion
- Meigsville
- Morgan
- Penn
- Union
- Windsor
- York
Census-Designated Place
Smaller Unincorporated Communities
These are even smaller places that don't have their own local government like villages do:
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Morgan (Ohio) para niños
