Georgetown is a village in Brown County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,691 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Brown County^GR6. Georgetown was the childhood home of Ulysses S. Grant. // The word village has many meanings relating to local government in the United States. ... Brown County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Greater Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Brown County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Ulysses S. Grant,[2] born Hiram Ulysses Grant (April 27, 1822 – July 23, 1885), was an American general and the eighteenth President of the United States (1869–1877). ...

Geography

Georgetown is located at 38°52′1″N, 83°54′9″W (38.866926, -83.902590)^GR1. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 9.6 km² (3.7 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 3,691 people, 1,565 households, and 996 families residing in the village. The population density was 385.2/km² (997.1/mi²). There were 1,702 housing units at an average density of 177.6/km² (459.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.75% White, 2.00% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 1,565 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.89. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the village the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,807, and the median income for a family was $37,371. Males had a median income of $31,897 versus $19,634 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,112. About 11.7% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 17.0% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Points of interest

Ulysses S. Grant Boyhood Home

President Ulysses S. Grant grew up and attended grade school in Georgetown. The school house is still in the town, the locals refer to it as Grant's School House. Also, in Georgetown you will also find Grant's Childhood Home as well as the tannery that his father owned across the street. All three are stops on the Land of Grant tour. Image File history File links USGrant-Childhoodhome. ... Image File history File links USGrant-Childhoodhome. ... Georgetown is a village located in Brown County, Ohio. ... Ulysses S. Grant,[2] born Hiram Ulysses Grant (April 27, 1822 – July 23, 1885), was an American general and the eighteenth President of the United States (1869–1877). ... Georgetown is a village located in Brown County, Ohio. ... This article is about making hides into leather. ...

Being the county seat, Georgetown hosts the large Brown County Fair and parade which brings in thousands of patrons from other towns. The headstone of General Thomas L. Hamer is in the old cemetery located by the Brown County Fair Grounds. Thomas Lyon Hamer (July 1800—December 2, 1846) was a United States congressman and soldier. ...

Notable people from Georgetown

• Brian Grant, former professional basketball player
• Ulysses S. Grant, former President of the United States
• Brigadier General Thomas L. Hamer, U.S. Congressman who fought in the Mexican-American War.
• John A. Ruthven, internationally known wildlife artist
• Albert Kautz U. S. Navy Rear Admiral

Brian Wade Grant (born March 5, 1972, in Columbus, Ohio) is a retired American basketball player. ... Ulysses S. Grant,[2] born Hiram Ulysses Grant (April 27, 1822 – July 23, 1885), was an American general and the eighteenth President of the United States (1869–1877). ... Thomas Lyon Hamer (July 1800—December 2, 1846) was a United States congressman and soldier. ... Combatants United States Mexico Commanders Zachary Taylor Winfield Scott Stephen W. Kearney Antonio López de Santa Anna Mariano Arista Pedro de Ampudia José Mariá Flores Strength 78,790 soldiers 25,000–40,000 soldiers Casualties KIA: 1733 Total dead: 13,271 Wounded: 4,152 AWOL: 9,200+ 25,000... Albert Kautz (1839-1907) was an American naval officer, born at Georgetown, Ohio. ...

External links

• Village of Georgetown website

Coordinates: 38.866926° N 83.90259° W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

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