Mount Sterling, Ohio facts for kids
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Mount Sterling, Ohio
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Village
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London Street in the historic district
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Location of Mount Sterling, Ohio
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Location of Mount Sterling in Madison County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.69 sq mi (4.37 km2) |
| • Land | 1.69 sq mi (4.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
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| • Total | 1,945 |
| • Density | 1,152.25/sq mi (444.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43143
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-53046 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399417 |
Mount Sterling is a small village located in Madison County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,945 people lived there. It is also part of the larger Columbus, Ohio area.
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Mount Sterling's Location and Size
Mount Sterling is located in the state of Ohio. The village covers a total area of about 1.73 square miles (4.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
A Look Back at Mount Sterling's History
Mount Sterling was first planned out in 1826 or 1828 by a person named John J. Smith. He named the village after his hometown, Mount Sterling, Kentucky. The plans for the new village were officially recorded in London on June 26, 1829.
The first post office in Mount Sterling opened on June 8, 1830. Rowland Wilson was the first postmaster. The village officially became a town on March 12, 1845. Its borders were made larger in 1873.
By 1875, Mount Sterling had grown quite a bit. It had three churches, a bank, and many different types of stores. These included places to buy clothes, groceries, and medicine. There was also a hotel, shops for making harnesses, and a hardware store. The village even had companies that made carriages and wagons. There were also doctors and a flour mill.
By 1915, Mount Sterling had modern features like electricity and a city water system. It also had two grain elevators, an opera house for performances, and both a high school and a grade school. Many churches and stores continued to serve the community.
Population Changes in Mount Sterling Over Time
The number of people living in Mount Sterling has changed over many years.
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| 1850 | 118 | — | |
| 1870 | 389 | — | |
| 1880 | 482 | 23.9% | |
| 1890 | 752 | 56.0% | |
| 1900 | 986 | 31.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,071 | 8.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,113 | 3.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,090 | −2.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,115 | 2.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,172 | 5.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,338 | 14.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,536 | 14.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,623 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,647 | 1.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,865 | 13.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,782 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,945 | 9.1% | |
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In 1875, about 600 people lived in Mount Sterling. By 1915, the population had grown to about 1,200 people.
Mount Sterling's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,782 people living in Mount Sterling. These people lived in 738 households, and 456 of these were families.
The village had about 1,030 people per square mile (397 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Mount Sterling were White (97.5%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 24.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 36.3 years.
Famous People from Mount Sterling
Mount Sterling has been home to some well-known people:
- John W. Bricker: He was a Senator and the 54th Governor of Ohio.
- John W. Galbreath: He was a very generous person who gave a lot of money to good causes.
- Bob Hill: He is famous for being a basketball coach.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Sterling (Ohio) para niños
