Tarlton, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tarlton, Ohio
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Village
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Looking east on Main Street in Tarlton
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Location of Tarlton, Ohio
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Location of Tarlton in Pickaway County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Fairfield, Pickaway |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 254 |
| • Density | 661.46/sq mi (255.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43156
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-76148 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399954 |
Tarlton is a small village in the state of Ohio, United States. It is located in both Fairfield and Pickaway counties. In 2020, about 254 people lived there.
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A Look at Tarlton's History
Tarlton has a long history. It was first planned out and settled in 1801. Back then, it was known by a different name: Newellstown.
Near Tarlton, you can find the Cross Mound. This special mound was built a very long time ago by ancient people known as the Mound Builders. They lived in this area before Europeans arrived.
Geography and Location
Tarlton is a small village. According to official measurements, its total area is about 0.42 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The village is located about 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of Columbus. Columbus is the capital city of Ohio.
Population and People
Tarlton's population has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| 1870 | 407 | — | |
| 1880 | 425 | 4.4% | |
| 1890 | 448 | 5.4% | |
| 1900 | 388 | −13.4% | |
| 1910 | 302 | −22.2% | |
| 1920 | 270 | −10.6% | |
| 1930 | 278 | 3.0% | |
| 1940 | 274 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 371 | 35.4% | |
| 1960 | 377 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 412 | 9.3% | |
| 1980 | 394 | −4.4% | |
| 1990 | 315 | −20.1% | |
| 2000 | 298 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 282 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 254 | −9.9% | |
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Tarlton in 2010
In 2010, there were 282 people living in Tarlton. These people lived in 100 different homes. Most of these homes (77) were families.
About 41% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (58%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (14%) or a father (5%).
The average age of people in the village was about 39 years old. Roughly 27% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 10% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.5%), and the rest were male (47.5%).
Famous Person from Tarlton
- William Sooy Smith: He was an important general during the American Civil War. After the war, he became well-known for building bridges.
Gallery
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Tarlton community sign
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Zane's Trace Historical Marker in Tarlton
See also
In Spanish: Tarlton (Ohio) para niños
