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Poland, Ohio
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Poland Library
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Location of Poland in Mahoning County, Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Mahoning |
| Founded | 1798 |
| Incorporated | 1866 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.66 sq mi (4.29 km2) |
| • Land | 1.63 sq mi (4.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,463 |
| • Density | 1,507.34/sq mi (581.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44514
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| Area code(s) | 234/330 |
| FIPS code | 39-63954 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398992 |
| Website | https://polandvillage.org/ |
Poland is a small village located in eastern Mahoning County, Ohio, in the United States. A village is a type of small town. In 2020, about 2,463 people lived there.
Poland is a suburb of Youngstown, which means it's a smaller community near a bigger city. It's about 7 miles (11 km) south of Youngstown. Poland is part of the larger Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area, which includes several cities and towns.
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History of Poland, Ohio
How Poland Was Founded
In 1796, the area that is now Poland was mapped out. It was part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. This was a large piece of land that the state of Connecticut once claimed.
A man named Turhand Kirtland helped survey this land. He is known for founding the community of Poland in 1798. The first people to settle here mostly came from Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Early Life and Name Origin
An early grist mill was built in 1802 by Jonathan Fowler. A grist mill grinds grain into flour. His family was the first to settle in the village.
The village of Poland was named after the country of Poland. This was to honor Poland for its help during the American Revolutionary War. Some believe it was named after a specific Polish hero. Others think it was just a general thank you to the nation.
There's also an old story from 1905. It says the town was named after its first owner, George Poland. The village officially became a village in 1866.
Poland Seminary and Famous Students
Poland Seminary started as a private school called Poland Academy. Later, it became a college in 1849. The main building of this old school is now part of Poland Middle School. Its old dormitory building is now the Poland Public Library.
Many important people were connected to Poland Seminary. The famous journalist Ida Tarbell taught there. Also, William McKinley, who became the 25th President of the United States, was a graduate.
Geography and Nature
Poland, Ohio, covers an area of about 1.65 square miles (4.27 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
The village is home to the Poland Municipal Forest. This forest is a great place to enjoy nature. It has many trees and is especially pretty in the fall.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Poland has changed over time. In 1850, there were 583 people. By 2020, the population was 2,463.
Who Lives in Poland?
In 2020, there were 2,463 people living in Poland. There were also 1,090 households, which are groups of people living together. Most residents, about 94.8%, were White. About 2.8% of people were from two or more races. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, there were 2,555 people and 1,066 households. About 27.8% of households had children under 18. Most households, 59.8%, were married couples. The average age of people in the village was 46.3 years old.
Education in Poland
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Poland has its own school system called the Poland Local School District. Here are the schools that serve the village:
- McKinley Elementary School – for students in kindergarten through 3rd grade.
- Poland Middle School – for students in 4th through 6th grade.
- Poland Seminary High School – for students in 7th through 12th grade.
There is also a private school called Holy Family School. It is run by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. This school teaches children from pre-kindergarten up to 8th grade.
The village also has a public library. It is a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.
Famous People from Poland
Many interesting people have connections to Poland, Ohio.
Artists and Writers
- Matt Marraccini, an actor.
- Vonda N. McIntyre, a writer known for science fiction stories.
- Kate Brownlee Sherwood, a poet and journalist from the 1800s.
Engineers and Scientists
- Ralph Palmer Agnew, a mathematician.
- Julian Kennedy, an engineer and inventor.
- Jared Potter Kirtland, a naturalist who studied animals and plants.
Sports and Politics
- Jim Reynolds, a football player in the Canadian Football League.
- John Boccieri, a politician who served in the Ohio House of Representatives.
- David S. Dennison Jr., a politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- William McKinley, who became the 25th President of the United States.
- Michael Rulli, a politician who serves in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- George Cookman Sturgiss, a politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- James Traficant, a politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Poland (Ohio) para niños
