Rogers, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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, 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 small village located in eastern Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 194 people lived there. Rogers is most famous for its huge outdoor flea market, which is one of the biggest in Ohio!
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History of Rogers, Ohio
Rogers began in 1883 when the Pittsburgh, Lisbon and Western Railroad was built through the area. The village was named after its founder, T. G. Rogers. Rogers officially became a village in 1895.
Mount Hope College
Mount Hope College was a school located in central Rogers. It was on Highland Avenue. In 1894, the school building unfortunately burned down. But don't worry, it was rebuilt in the same year! Two brothers, Asher A. Galbreath and Charles Burleigh Galbreath, bought the school in 1894. Later, in 1905, the college changed into a school that taught students by mail, called Carnegie College. After that, it became a public school for local students.
Geography and Location
Rogers is located near a small stream called Little Bull Creek. The village covers about 0.23 square miles (0.59 square kilometers) of land. All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes Over Time
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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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The population of Rogers has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 237 people living in the village. Most residents were White. About 37.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Rogers was around 39.3 years old.
Rogers Flea Market
Since 1955, Rogers has been home to the famous Rogers Community Auction and Flea Market. This is one of the largest flea markets in Ohio! It's an outdoor market that is open all year. The market covers a huge area of 250 acres (about 1 square kilometer).
What You Can Find at the Market
The market has many different kinds of sellers. You can find fresh produce, clothes, fun new items, and old treasures like antiques. There are more than 1,600 spaces for sellers. About 350 of these spaces are covered, so you can shop even if it rains! There is no fee to get in, and there's lots of free parking. The market is located near Ohio State Route 154 and Ohio State Route 7.
Weekly Events
The main flea market happens every Friday. On Fridays, you can also find auctions for things like household items, antiques, fresh farm produce, and even farm animals. Hay and grains are sold at auctions on Wednesdays. On the second Tuesday of each month, there's a special auction for equipment and other items.
Market Incidents
In 2014, some sellers at the flea market were found selling fake goods. This was against the market's rules. The market quickly dealt with the issue and went back to normal business. In 2019, a fire started in one of the market's buildings. Hay bales inside caught fire, and the building was quickly destroyed.
Education in Rogers
Children living in Rogers attend schools that are part of the Beaver Local School District. The schools that serve students from Rogers are:
- Beaver Local Elementary School – for students in kindergarten through 4th grade.
- Beaver Local Middle School – for students in 5th through 8th grade.
- Beaver Local High School – for students in 9th through 12th grade.
Before 2015, there was a public primary school right in Rogers.
Transportation Around Rogers
Two main highways pass through the village of Rogers:
- State Route 7
- State Route 154
A short train line, the Youngstown and Southeastern Railroad, also goes through the community.
See also
In Spanish: Rogers (Ohio) para niños
