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Encyclopedia > Springboro, Ohio
Springboro, Ohio
Location of Springboro, Ohio
Location of Springboro, Ohio
Location within Montgomery County, Ohio
Location within Montgomery County, Ohio
Coordinates: 39°33′50″N 84°13′41″W / 39.56389, -84.22806
Country United States
State Ohio
Counties Warren, Montgomery
Area
 - City  8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²)
 - Land  8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²)
 - Water  0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation GR3  774 ft (236 m)
Population (2000)
 - City 12,380
 - Density 1,405.1/sq mi (542.5/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 45066
Area code(s) 937
FIPS code 39-74076GR2
GNIS feature ID 1061205GR3

Springboro is a city in Warren and Montgomery counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is in Warren County's Clearcreek and Franklin Townships and Montgomery County's Miami Township. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 12,380, up from 6,574 in 1990 and 8,000 in 1980. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias OH county maps by Catbar. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 679 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (854 × 754 pixel, file size: 35 KB, MIME type: image/png) I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free... Montgomery County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... 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Geography

Springboro is located at 39°33′50″N, 84°13′41″W (39.563930, -84.228014)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.8 km² (8.8 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. ...


History

Settled as early as 1796, Springboro was founded in 1815 by Jonathan Wright, a relative of the Wright Brothers, as "Springborough." Jonathan Wright's father, Joel Wright, was a surveyor who platted Columbus, Ohio. Springboro was predominantly Quaker during its earlier years. Jonathan Wright (1969-) is a British historian and author. ... The Wright brothers, Orville (August 19, 1871–January 30, 1948) and Wilbur (April 16, 1867–May 30, 1912), were two Americans generally credited with building the worlds first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and heavier-than-air human flight on December 17, 1903. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: , Country State Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield Government  - Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area  - City  212. ... The Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, or Friends, is a religious community founded in England in the 17th century. ...


Springboro is known largely for its historical significance during the hiding of slaves through the system of the Underground Railroad due to a large portion of its residents holding an Anti-Slavery opinion. Achilles Pugh, in fact, published a local paper during this time called "the Philanthropist" to enrich the belief of abolishing slavery. The Buxton Memorial Fountain, celebrating the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834, London. ... This article is about a 19th-century slave escape route. ... Slave redirects here. ...


The city of Springboro is the first city to erect an Ohio Underground Railroad Historic Marker on October 17, 1999. The dedication was part of the 4th Annual Ohio Underground Railroad Summit. is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 12,380 people, 4,261 households, and 3,600 families residing in the city. The population density was 542.6/km² (1,405.1/mi²). There were 4,423 housing units at an average density of 193.8/km² (502.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.00% White, 0.99% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.60% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% 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. ... 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 4,261 households out of which 48.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.5% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.18. 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 city the population was spread out with 32.3% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $72,316, and the median income for a family was $78,786. Males had a median income of $60,581 versus $36,790 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,257. About 2.4% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 3.2% 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. ...


The city is in the Springboro Community City and Franklin City School Districts. Telephone service is provided through the Franklin, Centerville, and Miamisburg exchanges. Franklin is a city located in Warren County, Ohio. ... “Centerville, Ohio” redirects here. ... Nickname: Motto: Ohios Star City Country United States State Ohio County Montgomery Founded 1797 Incorporated 1818 Government  - Mayor Dick Church, Jr. ...


External links

  • City of Springboro official site
  • SpringboroOhio.org
  • Springboro Community City Schools

Coordinates: 39.56393° N 84.228014° W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


References

  • Elva R. Adams. Warren County Revisited. [Lebanon, Ohio]: Warren County Historical Society, 1989.
  • The Centennial Atlas of Warren County, Ohio. Lebanon, Ohio: The Centennial Atlas Association, 1903.
  • Josiah Morrow. The History of Warren County, Ohio. Chicago: W.H. Beers, 1883. (Reprinted several times)
  • Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer. 6th ed. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme, 2001. ISBN 0-89933-281-1
  • William E. Smith. History of Southwestern Ohio: The Miami Valleys. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing, 1964. 3 vols.
  • Warren County Engineer's Office. Official Highway Map 2003. Lebanon, Ohio: The Office, 2003.

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Springboro, Ohio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (550 words)
Springboro is a city in Warren and Montgomery counties in Ohio.
It is in Clearcreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, Franklin Township, Warren County, Ohio, and Miami Township, Montgomery County.
Springboro is known largely for its historical significance during the hiding of slaves through the system of the Underground Railroad due to a large portion of its residents holding an Anti-Slavery opinion.
SWest (941 words)
Springboro was platted in 1815 by Jonathan Wright.
The Quaker influence in the area, and geography (the Springboro area is located between the Miami Rivers, 38 miles north of the Ohio River) contributed to its heavy Underground Railroad involvement.
Between 1815 and 1864, Springboro was host to numerous safe-houses and many agents and conductors operating with the village and the surrounding township.
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