Ross, Ohio facts for kids
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Ross, Ohio
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Venice Pavilion is a prominent landmark in Ross
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Location of Ross, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.17 km2) |
| • Land | 3.13 sq mi (8.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,478 |
| • Density | 1,112.60/sq mi (429.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45061
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| Area code(s) | 513 |
| FIPS code | 39-68602 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393217 |
Ross is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is located in Butler County. Ross is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2020, about 3,478 people lived in Ross. The community is found along U.S. Route 27. This road connects Ross to bigger cities like Cincinnati, Ohio and Oxford, Ohio. Ross is also part of the larger Cincinnati metropolitan area.
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History of Ross
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Ross has an interesting history with its name. The area was first planned on February 1, 1817. It was named Venus by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Clark. Over time, the spelling of Venus changed to "Venice."
However, there was already another town called Venice in Ohio, near Lake Erie. To avoid confusion, the community's name was changed in 1834. It was renamed Ross, which is the name it still has today.
Where is Ross Located?
Ross is located in the southern part of Butler County. To the south, it borders areas in Hamilton County. These include Crosby and Colerain townships.
Roads and Rivers
U.S. Route 27 runs along the eastern side of Ross. This road is important for travel. It goes south to Cincinnati and north to Oxford.
Other important roads, State Route 126 and State Route 128, go through the middle of Ross. They are known as Hamilton Cleves Road. Route 126 heads west towards Brookville, Indiana. Route 128 goes southwest towards Cleves. The Great Miami River flows along the southeastern edge of Ross.
Land and Water
The total area of Ross is about 3.14 square miles (8.14 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.12 square miles (8.07 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
People of Ross
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| 2020 | 3,478 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,971 people living in Ross. There were 725 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About 59% were married couples. Some households had a single female parent. Others were individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.72 people.
The people in Ross are of different ages. About 27% were under 18 years old. Around 29% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 11.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Ross was 36 years.
Economy in Ross
Ross is often called a "bedroom community" for Cincinnati. This means many people who live in Ross travel to Cincinnati for work. Ross also has small local businesses and family-owned restaurants. These businesses serve the people who live there and travelers passing through on US-27.
Education in Ross
The schools in Ross are part of the Ross Local Schools district. These schools serve the community of Ross and the surrounding township. The school buildings are located on three different campuses. They teach students from Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
The sports teams at Ross schools are called the Rams. They compete in the Southwest Ohio Conference (SWOC).
Schools in Ross
- Morgan Elementary School
- Elda Elementary School
- Ross Intermediate School
- Ross Middle School
- Ross High School
See also
In Spanish: Ross (Ohio) para niños
