Wellston, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wellston, Ohio
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The Morgan Mansion
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| Motto(s):
"Everyone's Hometown Since 1873".
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Detailed map of Wellston
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 Wellston, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Wellston, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Ohio | |
| County | Jackson | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.05 sq mi (18.26 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.97 sq mi (18.04 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) | |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,412 | |
| • Density | 776.80/sq mi (299.92/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
45692
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| Area code(s) | 740 | |
| FIPS code | 39-82712 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086375 | |
| Website | cityofwellston.org | |
Wellston is a city located in Jackson County, Ohio, in the southeastern part of the state of Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 5,412 people lived there. The city's motto is "Everyone's Hometown Since 1873."
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History of Wellston
Wellston was started in 1873 by a man named Harvey Wells. He owned the land where the city was built. In 1874, Mr. Wells built a large blast furnace here. A blast furnace is a special oven used to make iron.
The town officially became a city in 1876. For many years, Wellston grew because of the furnace and local mining. People mined for coal and other resources nearby. However, most of these natural resources are now gone.
Geography and Area
Wellston is located in southeastern Ohio. The city covers a total area of about 7.05 square miles (18.26 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.97 square miles (18.04 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.08 square miles (0.22 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes in Wellston
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 952 | — | |
| 1890 | 4,377 | 359.8% | |
| 1900 | 8,045 | 83.8% | |
| 1910 | 6,875 | −14.5% | |
| 1920 | 6,687 | −2.7% | |
| 1930 | 5,319 | −20.5% | |
| 1940 | 5,537 | 4.1% | |
| 1950 | 5,691 | 2.8% | |
| 1960 | 5,728 | 0.7% | |
| 1970 | 5,410 | −5.6% | |
| 1980 | 6,016 | 11.2% | |
| 1990 | 6,049 | 0.5% | |
| 2000 | 6,078 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 5,663 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,412 | −4.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 5,405 | −4.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 5,663 people living in Wellston. There were 2,250 households, which are groups of people living together. About 1,459 of these were families. The city had about 812 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Wellston were White (97.7%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Wellston in 2010 was 36.5 years old. About 25.6% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, 14.8% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Economy and Jobs
The biggest employer in Wellston is General Mills. This company has about 900 employees in the city. There are also many small local businesses in Wellston. You can find a few chain restaurants and stores too.
A company called Gem Beverages started in Wellston in 1923. They used to bottle and sell soda. Even though they don't bottle soda anymore, their brand is still famous locally. They deliver drinks to eight nearby counties. Their citrus soda, called Ski, is so popular that people in the community call it "Wellston Water."
Education in Wellston
Wellston has its own school district called Wellston City Schools. This district runs several schools for students of different ages:
- Bundy Elementary School
- Wellston High School
- Wellston Intermediate School
- Wellston Middle School
There is also a private school in Wellston:
- St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic School
The city also has a public library called the Sylvester Memorial Public Library. In 2005, the library lent out over 70,000 items. It had more than 31,000 books and over 90 different magazines.
Notable People from Wellston
Many interesting people have come from Wellston, including:
- Homer E. Abele: He was a Congressman, which means he helped make laws for the country.
- Hezekiah S. Bundy: He was also a Congressman.
- John Carey: He served in the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate, helping to make laws for the state.
- Timothy S. Hogan (1864–1925): He was the Ohio Attorney General, a top lawyer for the state.
- Timothy S. Hogan (1909–1989): He was a Federal District Judge, meaning he worked in a court that handles federal laws.
- Jeff Montgomery: He was a professional baseball player in MLB.
- John Sylvester: He was a Vice Admiral in the United States Navy, a very high rank in the military.
See also
In Spanish: Wellston (Ohio) para niños
