New Straitsville, Ohio facts for kids
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New Straitsville, Ohio
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Village
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West Main Street, the village's business district
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Location of New Straitsville, Ohio
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Location of New Straitsville in Perry County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 652 |
| • Density | 501.54/sq mi (193.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43766
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-55552 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399483 |
New Straitsville is a small village located in Perry County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 652 people lived there. It is known for its interesting history, especially a coal mine fire that has been burning for a very long time!
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A Fiery Past: New Straitsville's History
New Straitsville was started in 1870. It was built as a town for coal miners by the New Straitsville Mining Company. The village grew very quickly. By 1880, more than 4,000 people lived there.
Coal mining stopped in 1884 because of a disagreement between workers and the mine owners. During this time, a group of miners sent a burning coal car into the mine. This action caused the coal inside the mine to catch fire.
The heat from this fire was once so strong that people could get hot water directly from their wells to make coffee. Amazingly, the fire in the New Straitsville mine is still burning today!
New Straitsville is also famous for its yearly "Moonshine Festival." This fun event happens every year during Memorial Day Weekend.
Where is New Straitsville? Geography and Location
New Straitsville is located in Ohio, covering an area of about 1.30 square miles (3.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The village sits within the watershed of Monday Creek. This means that all the rain and water in the area eventually flows into Monday Creek.
Who Lives in New Straitsville? Population Changes
The population of New Straitsville has changed a lot over the years. Here is how the number of people living in the village has changed since 1880:
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| 1880 | 2,782 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,782 | 0.0% | |
| 1900 | 2,302 | −17.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,242 | −2.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,208 | −1.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,718 | −22.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,473 | −14.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,122 | −23.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,019 | −9.2% | |
| 1970 | 947 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 937 | −1.1% | |
| 1990 | 865 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 774 | −10.5% | |
| 2010 | 722 | −6.7% | |
| 2020 | 652 | −9.7% | |
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New Straitsville's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 722 people living in New Straitsville. These people lived in 293 different homes, and 189 of these were families.
The village had about 555 people per square mile (214 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in the village were White (95.7%). A small number were African American (0.4%), and 3.9% were from two or more races. About 0.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in the village was 37.4 years old. About 25.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 11.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. More females lived in the village (54.3%) than males (45.7%).
Famous People from New Straitsville
Some notable people have come from New Straitsville:
- Chris Evans - a leader for labor unions.
- Clara Green Carl - an American writer.
- David Hite - a talented clarinet player.
- Jack Taylor - a former professional baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: New Straitsville (Ohio) para niños
