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Silverton, Ohio
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Post-World War II housing on Silverton Avenue
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| Motto(s):
"A Front Porch Community"
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Location in Hamilton County and the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 4,788 |
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(2019)
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4,727 |
| • Density | 4,213.01/sq mi (1,627.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45236
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| Area code(s) | 513 |
| FIPS code | 39-72522 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1065328 |
Silverton is a village in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The village was formed out of Columbia and Sycamore townships, but withdrew from both and formed a paper township. The population was 4,788 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Silverton is located at 39°11′28″N 84°24′10″W / 39.19111°N 84.40278°W (39.191160, -84.402762).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.11 square miles (2.87 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 459 | — | |
| 1920 | 795 | 73.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,843 | 131.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,907 | 57.7% | |
| 1950 | 4,827 | 66.0% | |
| 1960 | 6,682 | 38.4% | |
| 1970 | 6,588 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 6,172 | −6.3% | |
| 1990 | 5,859 | −5.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,178 | −11.6% | |
| 2010 | 4,788 | −7.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 4,727 | −1.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,788 people, 2,404 households, and 1,131 families residing in the village. The population decrease to below 5,000 reverted Silverton's legal designation to village instead of city. The population density was 4,313.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,665.5/km2). There were 2,626 housing units at an average density of 2,365.8 per square mile (913.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 44.0% White, 51.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.
There were 2,404 households, of which 19.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.4% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 53.0% were non-families. 45.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.77.
The median age in the village was 43.3 years. 15.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.
History
Formed out of Columbia and Sycamore townships, Silverton had its beginnings in the post-Revolutionary War land grants. In 1809 David Mosner opened a general store at the crossroads of Plainfield Pike and Montgomery Road. For the next several decades the surrounding town was known alternately as "Mosner" or "Enterprise". The Mosner name was formalized in 1861 when a post office opened under that designation.
The future of the community was forever changed in 1883 when the Cincinnati, Lebanon & Northern Railroad opened a line through town, enabling residents to commute to jobs in Cincinnati. Seth Haines and Robert Cresap platted Silverton's first subdivision shortly thereafter. It is widely accepted that the town was renamed Silverton in honor of Haines' wife, Elizabeth Silver Haines.
In 1884 the community was incorporated as the Hamlet of Silverton. The early subdivisions were designed to appeal to investors as well as prospective homeowners. The lots were generally small, most of them with 25-foot (7.6 m) frontages. Silverton was promoted as a healthful and economical alternative to life in the city.
The hamlet slowly developed into a suburb over the next twenty years, with village status attained by general election in 1904. The village was by then served by the Interurban Railway & Terminal Company line, which ran along Montgomery Road (no U.S. Route 22), as well as the CL&N. Residents regularly commuted to jobs in Cincinnati. By 1910 the village had a population of 459. Silverton grew rapidly over the next 50 years, attaining city status in 1961 with a population exceeding 5,500.
Around the beginning of the 20th century the John C. Meier Grape Juice Company purchased land along the railroad line and began producing grape juice and wine in Silverton. Now known as Meier's Wine Cellars, it is both the oldest and largest winery in Ohio.
Silverton's demographics began to shift in the 1960s when African-American families, attracted by the village's strong neighborhoods and convenient location, began to reside in the area. In order to avoid the "white flight" experienced by many other communities, the Silverton Neighborhood Association was formed to break through cultural barriers and to promote dialogue between neighbors. As a result, Silverton transcended racial issues and transformed itself into an intentionally integrated community.
Silverton today is a community of rich diversity in the heart of a major metropolitan area. Its location northeast of Cincinnati along Interstate 71 and Montgomery Road (U.S. Route 22) provides residents with easy access to a wealth of recreational and cultural amenities. Homeowners enjoy living in stable, established neighborhoods of historic homes with tree canopies served by a mix of retail and service businesses. The spirit of volunteerism is alive and well as demonstrated by a number of community organizations, including the Silverton Business Association, the Silverton Block Watch Association(Ohio's largest), the Play Field Mother's Club, and the Silverton Sweet Pea Society.
Silverton received recognition as a Tree City USA community in 2008.
Notable people
- Barry Larkin, MLB Hall of Fame member and Gold Glove winner
- Carl Lindner, Fortune 500 CEO
- Roger Staubach, Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback
Images for kids
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Northbound Stewart Road at I-71
See also
In Spanish: Silverton (Ohio) para niños
