Wheelersburg, Ohio facts for kids
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Wheelersburg, Ohio
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| Nickname(s):
"The Burg"
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Location of Wheelersburg, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Scioto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.90 sq mi (15.27 km2) |
| • Land | 5.80 sq mi (15.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,531 |
| • Density | 1,125.26/sq mi (434.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45694
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-84588 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393849 |
Wheelersburg is a community in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a settled area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for statistics.
This community is located along the northern banks of the Ohio River in southern Ohio. Wheelersburg is about 7 miles (11 km) east of Portsmouth and 14 miles (23 km) west of Ironton. It is part of Porter Township. In 2020, about 6,531 people lived there.
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History of Wheelersburg
Wheelersburg was first known as Concord. It was officially mapped out in 1824. The town's current name honors Major Porter Wheeler, who was an early settler in the area.
By 1833, Wheelersburg had around 150 residents. A post office, first called Wheelersburgh, opened in 1879. Its name was changed to Wheelersburg in 1893.
In 1968, a very strong tornado hit the town. It was an F5 tornado, which is the strongest kind. Seven people sadly lost their lives, and 93 people were hurt. The damage cost nearly $5 million.
Geography and Climate
Where is Wheelersburg Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Wheelersburg covers a total area of about 5.9 square miles (15.27 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.8 square miles (15.03 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.1 square miles (0.24 square kilometers) is water.
Weather and Tornadoes
While Wheelersburg experienced a powerful F5 tornado in 1968, the area generally has less tornado activity than the average for Ohio.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 6,531 | — | |
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In 2000, Wheelersburg had 6,471 people living in 2,558 households. About 33.4% of these households had children under 18. Many households (55.8%) were married couples.
The average household had 2.43 people, and the average family had 2.91 people. The median age in Wheelersburg was 39 years old. About 24.1% of the population was under 18.
Public Services for Residents
Wheelersburg provides several important services to its residents:
- The Portsmouth Public Library has a branch in Wheelersburg.
- Students attend schools in the Wheelersburg Local School District.
- The community is protected by both a full-time and a volunteer fire department.
Sports in Wheelersburg
Wheelersburg is known for its strong sports teams. The high school is part of the Division II Southern Ohio Conference (S.O.C.).
Football Success
The high school football team has won two state championships in Ohio. They won in 1989 and again in 2017. In 2011, the school's football stadium was updated. The new stadium was ready for the 2012 season, and the first game there was against their rival, Ironton.
Softball Achievements
Wheelersburg has also had great success in girls' softball.
- The 11-12-year-old team won the state championship in 2001.
- The 13-14-year-old and 15-16-year-old teams both won state championships in 2003.
- The 9-10-year-old team won the state championship in 2007.
- In 2018, the 11-12-year-old girls' softball team made history by winning the Little League World Series. They were the first team from Ohio (boys or girls) to win this championship!
Baseball Highlights
The Wheelersburg high school boys' baseball team has also won state titles. They won back-to-back championships in 2012 and 2013.
Little League World Series Invitation
In 2007, the 11-12-year-old boys' Little League team was invited to play an exhibition game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This happened during the Little League World Series celebrations.
Notable People from Wheelersburg
Many interesting people have come from Wheelersburg, including:
- Kylan Darnell, who was crowned Miss Ohio Teen USA in 2022.
- Douglas Gunn, who served as the mayor of San Diego from 1889 to 1891.
- Matthew W. McFarland, a United States District Judge.
- Redonda Miller, a leader in public health.
- Seth Morrison, the lead guitarist for the Christian rock band Skillet.
- Josh Newman, a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Wheelersburg (Ohio) para niños
