Rogers, Ohio facts for kids
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Rogers, Ohio
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Village
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Ohio State Route 7
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Location of Rogers in Columbiana County and in the State of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 194 |
| • Density | 854.63/sq mi (329.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44455
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
| FIPS code | 39-68084 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399110 |
| School District | Beaver Local School District |
Rogers is a village in eastern Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 194 at the 2020 census. It is approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of Youngstown.
Located along the Little Bull Creek and the Youngstown and Southeastern Railroad, it is best known for the Rogers Flea Market & Auction, one of the largest open-air flea markets in Ohio.
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History
Rogers had its start in the year 1883 by the building of the Pittsburgh, Lisbon and Western Railroad through the territory. It was named for its founder, T. G. Rogers. Rogers was incorporated as a village in 1895.
Mount Hope College
Mount Hope College was an academy in central Rogers, located on Highland Avenue. In 1894, the academy burned, but was rebuilt the same year. Brothers Asher A. Galbreath and Charles Burleigh Galbreath bought the academy in 1894. In 1905, the college was changed to a correspondence school named Carnegie College, and later to a public school.
Geography
The following highways pass through Rogers:
State Route 7
State Route 154
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 287 | — | |
| 1910 | 258 | −10.1% | |
| 1920 | 241 | −6.6% | |
| 1930 | 270 | 12.0% | |
| 1940 | 300 | 11.1% | |
| 1950 | 297 | −1.0% | |
| 1960 | 295 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 310 | 5.1% | |
| 1980 | 298 | −3.9% | |
| 1990 | 247 | −17.1% | |
| 2000 | 266 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 237 | −10.9% | |
| 2020 | 194 | −18.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 237 people, 85 households, and 66 families living in the village. The population density was 1,030.4 inhabitants per square mile (397.8/km2). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 404.3 per square mile (156.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White, 0.4% African American, and 1.3% from two or more races.
There were 85 households, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 22.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.4% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.05.
The median age in the village was 39.3 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 13% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
Education
Children in Rogers are served by the Beaver Local School District. The current schools serving Rogers are:
- Beaver Local Elementary School – grades K-4
- Beaver Local Middle School – grades 5-8
- Beaver Local High School – grades 9-12
A public primary school served students in Rogers until 2015.
Flea market
Since 1955, Rogers has been home to Rogers Community Auction and Flea Market. One of the largest flea markets in Ohio, it is an open-air market held year-round, sitting on 250 acres (1,000,000 m2) of land. The market has an assortment of vendors including produce, clothing, novelties, and antiques. The market has more than 1,600 vendors' spaces, 350 of which are covered; no admission fee; and more than 70 acres (280,000 m2) of free parking. It is located off Ohio State Route 154, with access also available from Ohio State Route 7.
Weekly events include the weekly Friday flea market, with auctions of household items, antiques, farm fresh produce and livestock. Hays and grains are auctioned on Wednesdays, and the second Tuesday of each month is reserved for the equipment/consignment auction.
On July 25, 2014, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided more than one dozen vendors at the flea market for selling counterfeit consumer goods. The merchandise seized was worth over US$500,000. The sale of counterfeit goods violated the flea market's policies. The flea market resumed normal business on August 8.
On September 18, 2019, hay barrels inside a pavilon at the flea market caught fire and engulfed the entire structure within minutes.
See also
In Spanish: Rogers (Ohio) para niños
