Stryker, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stryker, Ohio
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Village
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Stryker's former rail depot
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| Motto(s):
"where you make the difference!"
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Location of Stryker, Ohio
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Location of Stryker in Williams County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Williams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,259 |
| • Density | 1,406.70/sq mi (543.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43557
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-75140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399922 |
Stryker is a small village located in Williams County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,259 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a motto that says, "where you make the difference!"
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History of Stryker Village
How Stryker Started
Stryker was officially planned and laid out in 1853. This process is called "platting." The village got its name from John Stryker, who helped promote the railroad in the area. A post office has been open in Stryker since 1855, helping people send and receive mail.
Railroad and Power in Stryker
From 1901 to 1939, Stryker was a very important spot for the Toledo and Indiana Railway. This was an "interurban" railway, which means it was an electric train system connecting cities. It started running between Toledo and Stryker in 1901. Later, in 1905, it was extended west to Bryan.
In 1905, a power plant was built near the Tiffin River for this electric railway. This plant was super important! It helped bring electricity to a large part of northwest Ohio, lighting up homes and businesses.
A Record-Breaking Train Ride
Stryker is also famous for a special event that happened on July 23, 1966. A train called the M-497 Black Beetle made a record-setting speed run. This train was a New York Central RDC-3 that had been changed to include two jet engines!
The railway line between Stryker and Butler, Indiana, was chosen because it was very straight and flat. The Black Beetle reached an amazing speed of 183.68 miles per hour (295.60 km/h). This is still the American rail speed record today!
Geography of Stryker
Stryker is a small village in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.88 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 671 | — | |
| 1880 | 662 | −1.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,017 | 53.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,206 | 18.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,026 | −14.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,014 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 817 | −19.4% | |
| 1940 | 929 | 13.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,026 | 10.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,205 | 17.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,296 | 7.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,423 | 9.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,468 | 3.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,406 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,335 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,259 | −5.7% | |
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Stryker's Population Over Time
The population of Stryker has changed over the years. In 1870, there were 671 people living in the village. The population grew to over 1,200 people by 1900. It has had some ups and downs since then. In 2010, there were 1,335 people, and by 2020, the population was 1,259.
Who Lives in Stryker?
In 2010, there were 1,335 people living in Stryker. Most residents were White (95.0%). About 8.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. The average age of people in the village was about 34.7 years old. Many households (36.6%) had children under 18 living with them.
Education in Stryker
Stryker has its own public schools, which are part of the Stryker Local School District. Students in the district attend one elementary school and Stryker High School. For reading and learning, Stryker also has a public library. It is a branch of the Williams County Public Library.
See also
In Spanish: Stryker (Ohio) para niños
