Eaton, Ohio
| Eaton, Ohio | |||
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| Coordinates: 39°44′51″N 84°38′2″W / 39.7475°N 84.63389°WCoordinates: 39°44′51″N 84°38′2″W / 39.7475°N 84.63389°W | |||
| Country | United States | ||
| State | Ohio | ||
| County | Preble | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Gary Wagner | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km2) | ||
| • Land | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) 0.18% | ||
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) | ||
| Population (2010) | |||
| • Total | 8,407 | ||
| • Density | 1,474.9/sq mi (571.9/km2) | ||
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| Time zone | EST (UTC−4) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC−4) | ||
| Zip code | 45320 | ||
| Area code(s) | 937 | ||
| FIPS code | 39-24234[1] | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1040043[2] | ||
| Website | http://www.eatonoh.org/ | ||
Eaton is a city in and the county seat of Preble County, Ohio, United States.[3] The population was 8,407 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area. Eaton's sister city is Rödental bei Coburg (Germany).
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[edit] History
Founded in 1806 by William Bruce, it celebrated its bicentennial in the summer of 2006. It derives its name from Gen. William Eaton (1764–1811), the U.S. Consul at Tunis, who led a diverse army in a harrowing march from Egypt to Tripoli to meet the U.S. Naval forces. In addition to the city of Eaton and the county of Preble, various streets in Eaton (Decatur, Israel, Wadsworth and Somers) were also named in honor of various heroes of the Barbary Wars [1].[4]
The town grew quickly following its establishment. In 1846, the town first had 1000 inhabitants. This growth was primarily derived from the town's location at the strategic junction of two turnpikes. In 1849, Eaton was the site of a cholera outbreak. About half of the inhabitants fled; of the remaining 600 people, 120 died.[2]
[edit] 19th century fire
In June 1859 a fire in Eaton destroyed thirteen of its primary business establishments. The total loss was estimated at $40,000 to $50,000. Caused by incendiaries, the fire scorched the courthouse and left it a brown color. The disaster was first reported by the Cincinnati Commercial.[5]
[edit] Geography
Eaton is located at 39°44′51″N 84°38′2″W / 39.7475°N 84.63389°W (39.747603, -84.633818)[6].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.7 square miles (15 km2), of which, 5.7 square miles (15 km2) of it is land and 0.18% is water.
The city includes Crystal Lake and Seven Mile Creek. Parks include: Fort St. Clair, Water Works Park, and 7-mile park.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 8,133 people, 3,274 households, and 2,183 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,434.2 people per square mile (553.8/km2). There were 3,467 housing units at an average density of 611.4 per square mile (236.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.02% White, 0.39% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.
There were 3,274 households out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,231, and the median income for a family was $42,241. Males had a median income of $32,404 versus $24,006 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,771. About 5.8% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Schools
[edit] Public Schools
School Buildings
- Hollingsworth East Elementary School (grades K-2)
- William Bruce Elementary School (grades 3-5)
- Eaton Middle School (grades 6-8)
- Eaton High School (grades 9-12)
Mascot: Fighting Eagles
Colors: Purple and Gold
The district scored an 'Excellent' on the Ohio Achievement Assessment, and the state granted money to build new schools to replace William Bruce Elementary School and the Middle School. It is to also be funded by a tax levy passed by the residents of Eaton. The buildings are to be operational by the 2013-2014 school year.
Athletics
Cross Country
In 1998, the Eaton High School Men's Cross Country team were Ohio Division II State Runner-Ups. Then in 2001, the Eaton High School Men's Cross Country team were Ohio Division II State Champions. The Eaton Cross Country program also includes many other accomplishments, such as:
- Men's State Qualifying Teams - 2004, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1980, 1979, 1978
- Women's State Qualifying Teams - 1999, 1998
- Men's Regional Qualifying Teams - 2010, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1983, 1980, 1979, 1978
- Women's Regional Qualifying Teams - 1999, 1998, 1986
- Men's District Champions - 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1980
- Women's District Champions - 1999, 1998, 1986
- Men's Southwestern Buckeye League Champions - 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1987
- Women's Southwestern Buckeye League Champions - 1999, 1998, 1997
Football
In 2010, the High School football team went 12-1 and were the South-Western Buckeye League champions, making it to the DIII state quarterfinals.
[edit] Higher Education
- Preble County Learning Center (Sinclair Community College)
[edit] Notable residents
- Andrew L. Harris - Civil War general and former governor of Ohio.
- Travis Miller - former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.
- Lawrence Poos - writer, dean at The Catholic University of America[7]
- William Stephens - former mayor of Los Angeles and governor of California 1917-1923.
- Kent Vosler - Diver in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal.
- Jane LeCompte - Novelist who has written over 20 Romance novels under the name Jane Ashford
[edit] Miscellaneous
Eaton hosts the annual Preble County Pork Festival, held the third full weekend each September, which attracts many craft lovers and pork fans.
Eaton also hosts the Preble County Fair each summer at the Preble County Fairgrounds.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=1923
- ^ Disastrous Incendiary Fire at Eaton, Ohio, New York Times, June 9, 1859, pg. 8.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ http://inside.cua.edu/previous/people.cfm?InsideID=57
[edit] External links
- City of Eaton
- Eaton Community Schools
- Preble County District Library
- The Register-Herald newspaper
- Local Event Listings
- Preble County Fair
- Preble County Pork Festival
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