New Athens, Ohio facts for kids
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New Athens, Ohio
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The Franklin College Building in New Athens is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Location of New Athens, Ohio
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Location of New Athens in Harrison County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Harrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 222 |
| • Density | 770.83/sq mi (297.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43981
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-54068 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399451 |
New Athens is a small village located in Harrison County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 222 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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Village History and Founding
New Athens was officially planned and mapped out in 1817. A year later, in 1818, it got its own post office. This meant people could send and receive mail easily.
Franklin College: A Place of Learning
A very important part of New Athens's history is Franklin College. It was started in 1818 by John Walker, a Presbyterian minister who was against slavery. He was an abolitionist.
The college was open for over 100 years, closing in 1919. During that time, it helped educate many important people. These included two governors, eight U.S. Senators, nine U.S. Congressmen, and twenty state legislators. This shows how much of an impact this small college had on American politics and education.
Geography of New Athens
New Athens is a small village. The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers about 0.28 square miles (0.75 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 331 | — | |
| 1860 | 340 | 2.7% | |
| 1870 | 354 | 4.1% | |
| 1880 | 378 | 6.8% | |
| 1890 | 420 | 11.1% | |
| 1900 | 435 | 3.6% | |
| 1910 | 376 | −13.6% | |
| 1920 | 408 | 8.5% | |
| 1930 | 464 | 13.7% | |
| 1940 | 508 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 509 | 0.2% | |
| 1960 | 473 | −7.1% | |
| 1970 | 450 | −4.9% | |
| 1980 | 440 | −2.2% | |
| 1990 | 370 | −15.9% | |
| 2000 | 342 | −7.6% | |
| 2010 | 320 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 222 | −30.6% | |
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The number of people living in New Athens has changed over the years. The population was 320 people in 2010 and 222 people in 2020.
Who Lives in New Athens?
In 2010, there were 140 homes in the village. Many of these were married couples living together. Some homes had children under 18, while others had people aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in the village was about 45 years old. This means there was a mix of younger and older residents. About 19% of the people were under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: New Athens (Ohio) para niños
