Scio, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Scio, Ohio
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Scio Post Office
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Location of Scio, Ohio
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Location of Scio in Harrison County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Harrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
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| • Total | 673 |
| • Density | 1,208.26/sq mi (466.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43988
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-70814 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399773 |
Scio (pronounced SY-oh) is a small village located in northern Harrison County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 673 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Scio's History
Scio was first known as New Market. It was officially planned out and named in 1852.
Scio's Location and Size
Scio is a small village. It covers an area of about 0.56 square miles (1.44 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
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Who Lives in Scio?
The number of people living in Scio has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 509 residents. The population grew to 868 by 1900 and reached its highest point in 1940 with 1,181 people. By 2020, the population was 673.
In 2010, there were 763 people living in Scio. Most residents were White. About 26% of the people were under 18 years old, and about 15% were 65 or older.
Conotton Creek Trail: Fun Outdoors
Scio is right in the middle of the Conotton Creek Trail. This trail used to be a railroad line, but now it's a paved path for everyone to enjoy.
The trail is about 11.4 miles (18.3 kilometers) long. It's great for bicycling, rollerblading, walking, and is even accessible for wheelchairs. It runs along the beautiful Conotton Creek.
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Learning and Libraries in Scio
Students in Scio attend schools within the Harrison Hills City School District.
Scio also has a public library. It is a branch of the Puskarich Public Library system, offering books and resources for the community.
Years ago, from 1877 or 1878 until 1911, Scio was home to Scio College. This college later joined with Mount Union College, and the Scio campus closed.
See also
In Spanish: Scio (Ohio) para niños
