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West Milton, Ohio
Village
The former McKinley School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
The former McKinley School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Location of West Milton, Ohio
Location of West Milton, Ohio
Location of West Milton in Miami County
Location of West Milton in Miami County
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)
Population
 (2020)
 • 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
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.

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:

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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

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