Somerset, Ohio facts for kids
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Somerset, Ohio
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Old Perry County Courthouse in Somerset
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Location of Somerset, Ohio
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Location of Somerset in Perry County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.2 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.2 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
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| • Total | 1,481 |
| • Density | 1,271.24/sq mi (490.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43783
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-72977 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399836 |
Somerset is a small village located in Perry County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,481 people lived there. It's about 9.5 miles north of New Lexington, which is the county seat. Somerset has a special historical area. Just outside the village, you can find Saint Joseph Church, which is the oldest Catholic church in Ohio.
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History of Somerset
The village of Somerset was started in 1807. Settlers from Somerset, Pennsylvania chose this spot. It was right in the middle of the path called Zane's Trace, between Lancaster and Zanesville.
Seven years later, in 1814, parts of three other counties were joined together. This created Perry County. A house in Somerset was chosen to be the first temporary courthouse. In 1819, a special building was made in Somerset for the county government. It had a jail, a courtroom, and offices. Ten years after that, in 1829, a new, permanent courthouse was built in the village square. This building is now known as the Old Perry County Courthouse.
Moving the County Seat
Over time, the village of New Lexington grew bigger and more important. People there wanted the county seat to move to their town. The state government tried to move it three times between 1851 and 1859. There were many arguments and even a decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio. The county seat moved to New Lexington, then back to Somerset, and finally back to New Lexington for good. After it was no longer a courthouse, the old building in Somerset became the village hall.
Geography of Somerset
Somerset is a small village. It covers about 1.2 square miles (3.02 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 344 | — | |
| 1830 | 576 | 67.4% | |
| 1840 | 947 | 64.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,240 | 30.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,231 | −0.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,153 | −6.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,207 | 4.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,127 | −6.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,124 | −0.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,286 | 14.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,339 | 4.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,297 | −3.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,352 | 4.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,383 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,361 | −1.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,417 | 4.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,432 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,390 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,549 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,481 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,481 | 0.0% | |
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Somerset's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,481 people living in Somerset. These people lived in 613 households. About 29.5% of these households had children under 18 years old. The average age of people in the village was about 41 years old.
Education in Somerset
Students in Somerset attend schools run by the Northern Local School District. Somerset Elementary School is located right in the village.
There is also a private school called Holy Trinity Catholic School in Somerset.
For reading and learning, Somerset has its own public library. It is a part of the Perry County District Library system.
Famous People from Somerset
Many interesting people have come from Somerset, Ohio:
- William E. Birkhimer - A soldier who received the Medal of Honor.
- Jacob S. Bugh - A politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- William A. Bugh - A lawyer and politician, also from Wisconsin.
- Tammie Green - A professional golfer who is in the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame.
- Thomas Hood - A state senator and judge in Wisconsin.
- Philip Sheridan - A very important Union general during the American Civil War.
See also
In Spanish: Somerset (Ohio) para niños
