New Richmond, Ohio facts for kids
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New Richmond, Ohio
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Location of New Richmond, Ohio
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Location of New Richmond in Clermont County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clermont |
| Township | Ohio |
| Surveyed | June 3, 1778 |
| Established | September 22, 1814 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.84 sq mi (9.95 km2) |
| • Land | 3.53 sq mi (9.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,727 |
| • Density | 772.30/sq mi (298.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45157
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| Area code(s) | 513 |
| FIPS code | 39-55384 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399480 |
| Website | http://www.newrichmond.org/ |
New Richmond, also called New Richmond on the Ohio, is a small town, or village, in Ohio state, United States. It is located in Clermont County, right along the Ohio River. The village was started in 1814. In 2020, about 2,727 people lived there.
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Where is New Richmond?
New Richmond is mostly located in Ohio Township. A part of it, the Beckjord Power Station, is in Pierce Township.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 3.72 square miles (9.63 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.41 square miles (8.83 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.31 square miles (0.80 square kilometers), is water.
A Look Back: New Richmond's History
New Richmond used to be the biggest and busiest village in Clermont County. Its location along the Ohio River, about 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Cincinnati, was very good for trade and travel.
How New Richmond Started
The area where New Richmond is today was first mapped out on June 3, 1778. Two large pieces of land were involved. One was bought by Thomas Ashburn in 1813. The other was bought by Jacob Light in 1804.
Light officially planned the village between September 19 and 22, 1814. It is said that his nephew suggested naming it after his hometown, Richmond, Virginia. In 1816, Ashburn created another village next to New Richmond called Susanna. Susanna had a large park along the Ohio River, which is now Captain Ernest Wagner Park.
County Seat Changes
In 1817, Brown County was formed from the eastern part of Clermont County. This left the Clermont County courthouse in Williamsburg, which was then at the far eastern edge of the county.
In 1823, the government decided to move the county seat to New Richmond. However, no courthouse was ever built there. Just one year later, in 1824, the county seat was moved again to Batavia, a more central location.
Joining Together
Even though New Richmond and Susanna worked well together, the government decided to combine them. On January 11, 1828, they officially became one place, known as the Village of New Richmond.
By 1833, New Richmond was a busy place. It had a gristmill (for grinding grain), a saw mill, and two carding machines (for preparing wool). There were also ten stores, two churches, and 120 homes.
Standing Against Slavery
The people of New Richmond were early supporters of ending slavery. James G. Birney, an abolitionist, started publishing his newspaper, The Philanthropist, in New Richmond. He later moved it to Cincinnati in 1836.
Steamboat Building Hub
New Richmond was also a major center for building steamboats. Many famous steamboats were built here, including the Allegheny, Zephyr, and William Tell.
Dealing with Floods
Because New Richmond is located on the floodplain of the Ohio River, it has faced many severe floods. Some of the first recorded floods happened in 1898, 1907, and 1913.
The worst natural disaster was the Great Flood of 1937. In this flood, 250 out of 415 homes in the village were lost. Other major floods occurred in 1955, 1964, 1967, 1997, and 2018.
During the March 1997 flood, the water rose about 6 feet (1.8 meters) high on Center Street. It covered homes with "river slime." The New Richmond School District had to close for at least a week. People used their own boats to get around or to leave their homes. The governor, George Voinovich, even visited New Richmond High School, which was being used as a Red Cross shelter for people affected by the flood.
Population of New Richmond
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 391 | — | |
| 1860 | 2,211 | — | |
| 1870 | 2,516 | 13.8% | |
| 1880 | 2,545 | 1.2% | |
| 1890 | 2,379 | −6.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,916 | −19.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,733 | −9.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,714 | −1.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,830 | 6.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,767 | −3.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,960 | 10.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,834 | 44.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,650 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,769 | 4.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,408 | −13.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,219 | −7.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,582 | 16.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,727 | 5.6% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, the census counted 2,582 people living in New Richmond. There were 980 households and 658 families. The village had about 757 people per square mile (292 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people (95.6%) were White. There were also African American (1.6%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (0.3%) residents. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.8% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.63 people. The average family had 3.16 people. The median age in the village was 36.7 years old.
Schools and Learning
The New Richmond Exempted Village School District has four schools. These include Locust Corner and Monroe Elementary Schools, New Richmond Middle School, and New Richmond High School. The Ohio Department of Education gave the district an "Excellent" rating for the 2009–2010 school year.
New Richmond also has a public library. It is a branch of the Clermont County Public Library.
Fun and Recreation
New Richmond offers many community sports groups. These include knothole (a type of baseball), soccer, girls fastpitch softball, football, and basketball.
The Showboat Majestic is a famous boat that arrived in New Richmond in 2021. It is part of the village's Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). This is a special area where adults over 21 can enjoy alcoholic drinks along the Ohio River. The goal is to attract tourists and help the local economy.
However, in June 2022, the village council voted to remove the Showboat Majestic. They said the owner had not made enough progress in developing the boat as a riverfront attraction.
Famous People from New Richmond
- Edgar R. Aston – A soldier who received the Medal of Honor.
- Todd Benzinger – A professional baseball player for teams like the San Francisco Giants.
- James G. Birney – An abolitionist who ran for president twice.
- Earl Cranston – A bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church.
- Albert P. Forsythe – A member of the United States House of Representatives.
- Lauder William Jones – A well-known chemist.
- Mary Lumpkin – An enslaved woman who gained her freedom.
- Tom Niehaus – A former President of the Ohio Senate.
- Hank Schenz – A professional baseball player for the New York Giants.
- Rose Vesper – Served in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Images for kids
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Looking south on Front Street
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Location of New Richmond, Ohio
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Location of New Richmond in Clermont County
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New Richmond corporation limit sign
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Looking north on Front Street
See also
In Spanish: New Richmond (Ohio) para niños
