Peebles, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peebles, Ohio
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Village
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Looking south on Main Street (Ohio State Route 41)
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Location in Adams County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Meigs |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
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| • Total | 1,774 |
| • Density | 1,461.29/sq mi (564.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45660
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-61420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399644 |
Peebles is a small village located in Adams County, Ohio, United States. It is about 64 miles (103 km) east of a bigger city called Cincinnati. In 2020, about 1,774 people lived there.
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History of Peebles
The village of Peebles was started in 1881. This happened because a railroad was being built through the area. The village was named after John G. Peebles. He was very important in helping to bring the railroad to the settlement. This railroad was first known as the Cincinnati & Eastern Railroad. Today, it is called the Cincinnati Eastern Railroad.
Geography of Peebles
Peebles is a small place in terms of its size. According to official measurements, the village covers an area of about 1.18 square miles (3.06 square kilometers). All of this area is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
This section talks about the people who live in Peebles.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Peebles has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
- 1890: 358 people
- 1900: 763 people
- 1910: 921 people
- 1920: 1,008 people
- 1930: 1,235 people
- 1940: 1,356 people
- 1950: 1,498 people
- 1960: 1,601 people
- 1970: 1,629 people
- 1980: 1,790 people
- 1990: 1,782 people
- 2000: 1,739 people
- 2010: 1,782 people
- 2020: 1,774 people
Peebles in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,782 people living in Peebles. These people lived in 758 households. About 456 of these households were families. The village had about 867 housing units. Most of the people living in Peebles were White (96.6%).
About 35% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Also, 44.4% of households were married couples living together. About 15.5% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had about 2.43 people. The average family had about 3.04 people.
Education in Peebles
Students in Peebles attend schools within the local district. The village has two main schools:
- Peebles High School
- Peebles Elementary School
There is also a public library for everyone to use. It is a part of the Adams County Public Library system.
School Enrollment Numbers
In the 2009-2010 school year, here's how many students were enrolled:
- Peebles High School: 490 students (243 girls, 247 boys)
- Peebles Elementary School: 633 students (311 girls, 322 boys)
Notable People from Peebles
Some well-known people have come from Peebles:
- Tom Blackburn: A basketball coach at the University of Dayton.
- Samantha Hunt: An author.
- Edmund Wittenmyer: A major general in the U.S. Army.
Gallery
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Peebles corporation limit sign.
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Water tower in Peebles.
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1957 Cairn of Peace located on the corner of Main and Elm Streets in Peebles.
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Peebles Ohio Historical Marker outlining the history of Peebles.
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Peebles Village Hall
See also
In Spanish: Peebles (Ohio) para niños
