West Milton, Ohio facts for kids
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West Milton, Ohio
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The former McKinley School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Location of West Milton, Ohio
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Location of West Milton in Miami County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Miami |
| Township | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.49 sq mi (9.04 km2) |
| • Land | 3.39 sq mi (8.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
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| • Total | 4,697 |
| • Density | 1,385.14/sq mi (534.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45383
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| Area code(s) | 937/326 |
| FIPS code | 39-83902 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400140 |
West Milton is a small village located in Miami County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,697 people lived there. It is part of the larger Dayton area, which is a major city region.
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History of West Milton
The first people settled in the area of West Milton in 1807. The village was named after John Milton, a famous English poet.
A post office was first opened in 1824 and was called Milton. A few years later, in 1829, its name was changed to West Milton. The village officially became a town around 1834.
Geography and Location
West Milton covers a total area of about 3.34 square miles (8.65 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in West Milton has changed a lot over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 398 | — | |
| 1860 | 390 | −2.0% | |
| 1870 | 455 | 16.7% | |
| 1880 | 688 | 51.2% | |
| 1890 | 796 | 15.7% | |
| 1900 | 904 | 13.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,207 | 33.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,256 | 4.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,388 | 10.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,439 | 3.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,101 | 46.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,972 | 41.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,696 | 24.4% | |
| 1980 | 4,119 | 11.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,348 | 5.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,645 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,630 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,697 | 1.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 4,630 people living in the village. The average age of people in West Milton was about 39.3 years.
Schools in West Milton
The schools in West Milton are part of the Milton-Union Exempted Village School District.
The schools include:
- Milton-Union High School
- Milton-Union Middle School
- Milton-Union Elementary School
Famous People from West Milton
Many interesting people have come from West Milton:
- Carl Brumbaugh – A professional football player (quarterback and halfback).
- Howard E. Coffin – An engineer who helped create the Hudson Motor Car Company.
- Charles Furnas – He was the very first passenger on an airplane with the famous Wright Brothers.
- Mike Kelly – A coach for college football teams.
- Wes Martin – Another professional football player.
- Bob Schul – He is the only American to win an Olympic gold medal in the 5000-meter race.
- Greg Seevers – A professional racing car driver.
- Ted Studebaker – He was a pacifist who worked as a farmer in Vietnam during the war.
WMPA-TV: The Local TV Station
West Milton has its own local TV station called WMPA-TV. It's run by volunteers and is a non-profit station. It started in the late 1970s.
This TV station serves West Milton and nearby villages like Laura, Ludlow Falls, Potsdam, and Union Township. WMPA-TV shows many different programs, including sports, school events, church services, and meetings of the West Milton Council.
See also
In Spanish: West Milton (Ohio) para niños
