New Bremen, Ohio facts for kids
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New Bremen, Ohio
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Village
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The William Luelleman House, a historic house along the canal
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| Motto(s):
Promise, Peace, Prosperity
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Location of New Bremen, Ohio
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Location of New Bremen in Auglaize County
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Ohio | ||||
| County | Auglaize | ||||
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| • Total | 2.34 sq mi (6.06 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 2.34 sq mi (6.06 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,034 | ||||
| • Density | 1,297.14/sq mi (500.73/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP code |
45869
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| Area code(s) | 419 | ||||
| FIPS code | 39-54194 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 2399458 | ||||
| Website | http://www.newbremen.com/ | ||||
New Bremen (pronounced BREE-mən) is a small village in Ohio, United States. It is located in Auglaize County. In 2020, about 3,034 people lived there. New Bremen is very close to another village called Minster.
This village was started by German immigrants in 1833. They named it after the city of Bremen in Germany. New Bremen is also home to the Bicycle Museum of America. It is also where the main office of Crown Equipment Corporation is located.
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History of New Bremen
Founding and Early Days
New Bremen began as a farming community. It was settled by people from Bavaria and Hanover in Germany. They traveled from Bremen, Germany, to America. Their journey took them through West Virginia and along the Ohio River to Cincinnati.
Once they reached Cincinnati, 33 founders created a group called the City of Bremen Society. This group decided to buy 80 acres of land in Ohio to build a new town. The land was in German Township. The farming community started in 1832. By 1833, the plan for Bremen was officially recorded. Land shares were given away by lottery to new settlers.
Growth with the Miami and Erie Canal
At first, the village did not grow much. It was hard to get goods to markets. The swampy land also made travel slow and costly. Many people also got sick with malaria.
Everything changed when the Miami and Erie Canal was finished. There were so few workers that subcontractors offered special treats to attract them. The Canal opened and brought new opportunities. It made it cheaper to transport farm products. This made farming more profitable.
New Bremen quickly became a busy place. Hundreds of freight boats moved goods often. Many passenger boats also carried people from Cincinnati. Today, you can still see the restored locks from the Canal in downtown New Bremen. There is also a lock keeper's house.
Geography of New Bremen
Location and Waterways
New Bremen is in a special geographic spot. Its southern edge is the most southern point of the St. Lawrence River Basin. This huge basin covers about 519,000 square miles.
This is because New Bremen is where the St. Mary's River begins. The St. Mary's River flows into the Maumee River. The Maumee River is the largest and most southern river that flows into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is one of the Great Lakes.
The United States Census Bureau says that New Bremen covers about 2.15 square miles (6.06 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 344 | — | |
| 1860 | 379 | 10.2% | |
| 1870 | 528 | 39.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,169 | 121.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,239 | 6.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,318 | 6.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,586 | 20.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,562 | −1.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,485 | −4.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,484 | −0.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,548 | 4.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,972 | 27.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,185 | 10.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,393 | 9.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,558 | 6.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,909 | 13.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,978 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,034 | 1.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 2,978 people living in New Bremen. There were 1,145 households, which are groups of people living together. About 841 of these were families.
The village had about 1,385 people per square mile. Most people living in New Bremen were White (97.8%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Households
The average age in New Bremen in 2010 was 38.2 years old.
- About 27.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12% were 65 years or older.
Most households (65.3%) were married couples living together. About 35.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. The village had a nearly equal number of males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).
Education in New Bremen
New Bremen has its own school system. It includes a high school, a middle school, and an elementary school. The village also has a public library. This library is a part of the Auglaize County Public Library system.
Notable People from New Bremen
New Bremen has been home to several interesting people:
- Edward Conradi – He was the President of Florida State College for Women (now Florida State University) from 1909 to 1941.
- Whitey Guese – A professional baseball player.
- Al Huenke – Another professional baseball player.
- Jim Melchert – A famous ceramicist and sculptor. He also directed the Visual Arts Program of the National Endowment for the Arts.
- William Silvers – A talented painter and illustrator.
See also
In Spanish: New Bremen (Ohio) para niños
