New Knoxville, Ohio facts for kids
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New Knoxville, Ohio
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Location of New Knoxville, Ohio
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Location of New Knoxville in Auglaize County
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Ohio | ||
| County | Auglaize | ||
| Township | Washington | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 946 | ||
| • Density | 977.27/sq mi (377.36/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
45871
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| Area code(s) | 419 | ||
| FIPS code | 39-54838 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2399468 | ||
| Website | http://www.newknoxville.com/ | ||
New Knoxville is a small village located in Auglaize County, Ohio, in the United States. It was founded in 1836. In 2020, about 946 people lived there. It is part of the larger Wapakoneta area.
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History of New Knoxville
New Knoxville was planned and laid out in 1836. A post office opened here in 1858, helping the community grow.
The village has a historical museum run by the New Knoxville community. This museum has six buildings. Three of these buildings are very special. They are called the "Heritage Center Complex." These buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is because they were once the home and office of Dr. H.E. Fledderjohann. He was an important person in the community around the year 1900.
Geography of New Knoxville
New Knoxville is located in Ohio. It covers an area of about 0.97 square miles (2.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of New Knoxville
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in New Knoxville has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1890 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 514 | — | |
| 1900 | 436 | −15.2% | |
| 1910 | 487 | 11.7% | |
| 1920 | 537 | 10.3% | |
| 1930 | 528 | −1.7% | |
| 1940 | 557 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 662 | 18.9% | |
| 1960 | 792 | 19.6% | |
| 1970 | 852 | 7.6% | |
| 1980 | 760 | −10.8% | |
| 1990 | 838 | 10.3% | |
| 2000 | 891 | 6.3% | |
| 2010 | 879 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 946 | 7.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 879 people living in New Knoxville. These people lived in 355 homes. About 250 of these were families.
The village had about 988 people per square mile. Most people (98.6%) were White. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 36% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (57.5%) were married couples. The average home had 2.48 people. The average family had 2.98 people.
The average age in the village was 39.4 years old. About 27.6% of residents were under 18. About 15.4% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more females (50.6%) than males (49.4%).
Local Businesses and Churches
New Knoxville has two churches: the First Church of New Knoxville and New Knoxville Methodist Church.
Hoge Lumber is a large business in the village. It is one of the biggest employers. Hoge Lumber is known for making wood bowling lanes. They have made over 100,000 lanes!
Crown Equipment Corporation has a motor factory in New Knoxville. Their main office is in nearby New Bremen. Crown Equipment also keeps its company jets at the local airport.
The Way International is a religious group. Its main office is about 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of the village center. This used to be the farm of the group's founder, Victor Paul Wierwille.
The Neil Armstrong Airport is also in Auglaize County, near New Knoxville. It is a very good county airport. It has a long runway that can handle many types of aircraft, including corporate jets.
Education in New Knoxville
The New Knoxville Local Schools system includes a high school, a middle school, and an elementary school. The village also has a public library. It is a branch of the Auglaize County Public Library.
Sister Village Partnership
New Knoxville has a special connection with a village in Germany called Ladbergen. Many people from Ladbergen moved to the New Knoxville area a long time ago. These immigrants became the ancestors of many people living in New Knoxville today. This includes Neil Armstrong, the famous astronaut, who was from the nearby area.
Because of this history, New Knoxville and Ladbergen became sister villages. People from both communities visit each other. In 1986, about 100 people from Ladbergen traveled to New Knoxville to celebrate its 150th birthday!
New Knoxville's neighbors, Wapakoneta and Saint Marys, also have sister city partnerships with Ladbergen's neighbors, Lengerich and Lienen.
Notable People from New Knoxville
- Evan Eschmeyer, a professional basketball player
- Victor Paul Wierwille, a Christian minister
See also
In Spanish: New Knoxville (Ohio) para niños
