Rushsylvania, Ohio facts for kids
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Rushsylvania, Ohio
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Along the main street in Rushsylvania's small business district
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Location of Rushsylvania, Ohio
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Detailed map of Rushsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Logan |
| Township | Rushcreek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 491 |
| • Density | 675.16/sq mi (260.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43347
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-69176 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399143 |
Rushsylvania is a small village in Logan County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 491 people lived there.
The community of Rushsylvania is served by a branch of the Logan County District Library.
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History of Rushsylvania
Rushsylvania was first known as Claggstown. It was officially planned out in 1834. A post office has been open in Rushsylvania since 1836.
Geography and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.78 square miles (2.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Local Economy and Businesses
One of the businesses in Rushsylvania is Michael Angelo's Pizza. This pizza place is special because its owners and employees have won awards in national and even worldwide pizza-making competitions.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 310 | — | |
| 1880 | 445 | 43.5% | |
| 1890 | 497 | 11.7% | |
| 1900 | 552 | 11.1% | |
| 1910 | 560 | 1.4% | |
| 1920 | 479 | −14.5% | |
| 1930 | 507 | 5.8% | |
| 1940 | 560 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 563 | 0.5% | |
| 1960 | 601 | 6.7% | |
| 1970 | 526 | −12.5% | |
| 1980 | 610 | 16.0% | |
| 1990 | 573 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 543 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 516 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 491 | −4.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 516 people lived in Rushsylvania. There were 194 households and 146 families. The village had about 661.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in the village (96.5%) were White. A small number were Native American, Asian, or from other racial backgrounds. About 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In the households, 41.2% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (58.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.66 people, and the average family had 3.08 people.
The average age in the village was 37.3 years. About 27.9% of residents were under 18. About 12% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.4%) and females (51.6%).
Transportation Routes
State Route 274 is the main road that goes through Rushsylvania.
Famous People from Rushsylvania
- Tony Core - He used to be a politician in the Ohio House of Representatives.
- John W. Grabiel - He was also a politician, but in Arkansas.
See also
In Spanish: Rushsylvania (Ohio) para niños
