The Plains, Ohio facts for kids
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The Plains, Ohio
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Location of The Plains, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Athens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.28 sq mi (5.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,140 |
| • Density | 1,377.19/sq mi (531.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45780
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-76568 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393256 |
The Plains is a small community in Athens County, Ohio, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 3,140 people lived there.
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History of The Plains
The name "The Plains" first described the area where ancient people called the Mound Builders lived. These groups built large mounds of earth. A post office named The Plains has been open in the area since 1908.
Geography and Nature
Location and Size
The Plains is located in Ohio. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of The Plains is about 5.9 square kilometers (2.29 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), being water.
Protecting Open Spaces
Recently, a nature preserve was created in The Plains by the Athens Conservancy. This preserve helps protect natural areas. There are plans to extend the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway through this preserve. This will give the community easy access to a path for biking and walking.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
The population of The Plains has grown over the years:
- In 2000, there were 2,931 people.
- In 2010, the population increased to 3,080.
- By 2020, 3,140 people lived in The Plains.
Who Lives in The Plains?
In 2000, there were 1,224 households in The Plains. About 29% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.24 people. The median age of people living in The Plains was 36 years old.
Arts, Culture, and History
Ancient Mounds and Circles
The Plains is famous for its historical sites built by Native American groups. These sites include burial mounds and special ceremonial circles. Around 25 mounds have been found in this area. These ancient structures are known together as the Wolf Plains Mound Group. They are so important that they have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The organization called The Archaeological Conservancy has been working to buy these mound sites. This helps protect them from being built over or damaged.
Education in The Plains
Public Schools
Students living in The Plains attend schools in the Athens City School District. Older students go to Athens High School.
Local Library
The Plains also has its own public library. It is a branch of the Athens County Public Libraries system, offering books and resources for everyone in the community.
Notable Resident
Joe Burrow, a famous football player for the Cincinnati Bengals, lived in The Plains. He moved there when he was 9 years old and went to Athens High School.
See also
In Spanish: The Plains (Ohio) para niños
