New Lexington, Ohio facts for kids
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New Lexington, Ohio
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| Nickname(s):
The City With Values
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Location of New Lexington, Ohio
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Location of New Lexington in Perry County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.95 sq mi (5.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,435 |
| • Density | 2,277.86/sq mi (879.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43764
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-54866 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399471 |
| Website | https://www.newlexingtonohio.gov/ |
New Lexington is a village in Ohio, United States. It is the county seat of Perry County, Ohio. This means it is the main town where the county government is located. New Lexington is about 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Zanesville. It is also about 45 miles (72 km) southeast of Columbus. In 2020, the village had a population of 4,435 people.
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History of New Lexington
New Lexington was first planned out in 1817. The village got its name from Lexington, Massachusetts. A post office opened here in 1829.
The Perry County Courthouse is a very important building. It stands at the corner of Main Street and West Brown Street. This courthouse was built in 1887 and officially opened in 1888.
In 2020, the historic Main Street in New Lexington got a big makeover. This project brought new brick sidewalks, trash cans, benches, trees, and decorative street lights. The renovation cost $2.1 million. It was made possible with help from the Streetscape Grant.
Geography and Climate
New Lexington is located in Ohio. The village covers a total area of about 1.95 square miles (5.05 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Understanding New Lexington's Climate
New Lexington has a climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are usually warm, and winters are cold. The village gets a good amount of rain throughout the year. Snowfall is common in the winter months.
| Climate data for New Lexington, Ohio (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1942–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 75 (24) |
78 (26) |
86 (30) |
102 (39) |
94 (34) |
100 (38) |
103 (39) |
100 (38) |
101 (38) |
91 (33) |
88 (31) |
77 (25) |
103 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 37.1 (2.8) |
40.5 (4.7) |
50.6 (10.3) |
63.9 (17.7) |
72.8 (22.7) |
80.2 (26.8) |
83.4 (28.6) |
82.6 (28.1) |
76.8 (24.9) |
65.3 (18.5) |
52.8 (11.6) |
41.7 (5.4) |
62.3 (16.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 27.4 (−2.6) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
38.8 (3.8) |
50.1 (10.1) |
60.0 (15.6) |
68.3 (20.2) |
72.1 (22.3) |
70.8 (21.6) |
64.2 (17.9) |
52.5 (11.4) |
41.2 (5.1) |
32.6 (0.3) |
50.7 (10.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.7 (−7.9) |
19.6 (−6.9) |
27.0 (−2.8) |
36.4 (2.4) |
47.2 (8.4) |
56.5 (13.6) |
60.8 (16.0) |
59.0 (15.0) |
51.6 (10.9) |
39.7 (4.3) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
23.5 (−4.7) |
39.1 (3.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −35 (−37) |
−26 (−32) |
−12 (−24) |
10 (−12) |
22 (−6) |
32 (0) |
40 (4) |
36 (2) |
24 (−4) |
14 (−10) |
−12 (−24) |
−24 (−31) |
−35 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.35 (85) |
2.72 (69) |
3.84 (98) |
4.36 (111) |
4.34 (110) |
4.92 (125) |
4.55 (116) |
3.31 (84) |
3.20 (81) |
3.26 (83) |
3.21 (82) |
3.29 (84) |
44.35 (1,126) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.6 (22) |
5.3 (13) |
2.8 (7.1) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
3.0 (7.6) |
20.2 (51) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 13.5 | 11.3 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 13.4 | 11.7 | 11.1 | 9.6 | 8.7 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 13.4 | 137.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 5.5 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 14.9 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 406 | — | |
| 1860 | 812 | 100.0% | |
| 1870 | 953 | 17.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,357 | 42.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,470 | 8.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,701 | 15.7% | |
| 1910 | 2,559 | 50.4% | |
| 1920 | 3,157 | 23.4% | |
| 1930 | 3,901 | 23.6% | |
| 1940 | 4,049 | 3.8% | |
| 1950 | 4,233 | 4.5% | |
| 1960 | 4,514 | 6.6% | |
| 1970 | 4,921 | 9.0% | |
| 1980 | 5,179 | 5.2% | |
| 1990 | 5,117 | −1.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,689 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,731 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,435 | −6.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of New Lexington has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1850, there were only 406 people living here. The population grew steadily for many decades. It reached its highest point in 1980 with 5,179 residents. By 2020, the population was 4,435 people.
Who Lives in New Lexington?
According to the 2010 census, there were 4,731 people living in New Lexington. Most of the people living in the village were White (97.9%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as being from two or more races. About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in New Lexington in 2010 was 33.8 years old. About 28% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 13% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (52.7%) than males (47.3%) living in the village.
Education in New Lexington
The New Lexington City School District runs several schools. These include New Lexington Elementary, Junction City Elementary, and New Lexington Middle School. Students also attend New Lexington High School.
New Lexington also has a public library. It is a part of the Perry County District Library system. This library offers books and resources for everyone in the community.
Famous People from New Lexington
Many interesting people have come from New Lexington. Here are a few:
- William A. Calderhead was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
- James M. Comly was a brigadier general in the Union Army. He was also a journalist, lawyer, and diplomat.
- Dan Dodd was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives.
- Stephen Benton Elkins was an important industrialist and politician.
- William C. Grimes served as the acting Governor of Oklahoma Territory.
- Januarius MacGahan was a journalist and is considered a national hero in Bulgaria.
- Jerry McGee is a professional golfer.
- John A. McShane was the first Democrat elected to the United States House of Representatives from Nebraska.
- Albert Francis Zahm was a specialist in aerodynamics. He was an early experimenter with aircraft.
- John Augustine Zahm was a Holy Cross priest and a scientist.
See also
In Spanish: New Lexington (Ohio) para niños
