St. Paris, Ohio
Encyclopedia
St. Paris is a village in Champaign County
, Ohio
, United States
. The population was 1,998 at the 2000 census.
. The first European settlers arrived in 1797 and the village was founded in 1831 by David Huffman, who originally named it New Paris. Upon learning that another town in Ohio already had that name, he changed the name to St. Paris. There is apparently an actual Saint Paris (also known as Amasius, Bishop of Teano
; d. 356) among the saints recognized by the Catholic Church
, though it is unclear whether Huffman intended the village's new name as a tribute to this saint.
One of the houses in the village, known as the "Monitor House
", has been declared a historic site
and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 1,998 people, 781 households, and 556 families residing in the village. The population density
was 2,302.5 people per square mile (886.7/km²). There were 809 housing units at an average density of 932.3 per square mile (359.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.55% White, 0.10% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.15% from other races
, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.
There were 781 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples
living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the village the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $39,917, and the median income for a family was $47,014. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $22,326 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $16,811. About 8.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.
. Graham High School
, a member of the Central Buckeye Conference, is located in St. Paris. There is also Graham Middle School and Graham Elementary School, both of which are newly built. The Board of Education offices are located in the old Junior High School, in downtown. The Graham Digital Academy is also located in the building. All of these facilities are located on U.S. Route 36
.
Champaign County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,890 people, 14,952 households, and 10,870 families residing in the county. The population density was 91 people per square mile . There were 15,890 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 1,998 at the 2000 census.
History
The area where St. Paris now stands was originally inhabited by Native AmericansNative Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
. The first European settlers arrived in 1797 and the village was founded in 1831 by David Huffman, who originally named it New Paris. Upon learning that another town in Ohio already had that name, he changed the name to St. Paris. There is apparently an actual Saint Paris (also known as Amasius, Bishop of Teano
Teano
Teano is a town and comune of Campania, Italy, in the province of Caserta, 30 km north-west of that town on the main line to Rome from Naples. It stands at the south-east foot of an extinct volcano, Rocca Monfina.- Ancient times and Middle Ages:...
; d. 356) among the saints recognized by the Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
, though it is unclear whether Huffman intended the village's new name as a tribute to this saint.
One of the houses in the village, known as the "Monitor House
Monitor House
The Monitor House is a historic house in St. Paris, Ohio, United States. Located along West Main Street, it is a square brick structure resting on a foundation of stone and covered with an asphalt roof...
", has been declared a historic site
Historic site
A historic site is an official location where pieces of political, military or social history have been preserved. Historic sites are usually protected by law, and many have recognized with the official national historic site status...
and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
.
Geography
St. Paris is located at 40°7′41"N 83°57′36"W (40.128173, -83.959863).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,998 people, 781 households, and 556 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,302.5 people per square mile (886.7/km²). There were 809 housing units at an average density of 932.3 per square mile (359.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.55% White, 0.10% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.15% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.
There were 781 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the village the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $39,917, and the median income for a family was $47,014. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $22,326 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $16,811. About 8.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.
Education
St. Paris is served by Graham Local School DistrictGraham Local School District
Graham Local School District is a rural district in Champaign County, Ohio. The district serves the St. Paris area, and several other small communities including: Rosewood, Christiansburg, Terre Haute, Carysville, Millerstown, Westville and Thackery. The district is named after local legend A.B...
. Graham High School
Graham High School (St. Paris, Ohio)
Graham High School is a public high school in St. Paris, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Graham Local School District. There are currently 626 students attending the high school. Attendance rate last year was 93% compared to the state average of 94%...
, a member of the Central Buckeye Conference, is located in St. Paris. There is also Graham Middle School and Graham Elementary School, both of which are newly built. The Board of Education offices are located in the old Junior High School, in downtown. The Graham Digital Academy is also located in the building. All of these facilities are located on U.S. Route 36
U.S. Route 36
U.S. Route 36 is an east–west United States highway that runs for from Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado to Uhrichsville, Ohio. The highway's western terminus is at Deer Ridge Junction, an intersection in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, where it meets U.S. Route 34. Its eastern...
.
Government
In 2011, the mayor of St. Paris was Joe Braden, and the members of the village council were Stacy Barnhart, Brenda Cook, Wanda Long, Lynn Miller, Zachary Pillon, and Larry Watkins.Further reading
- Brown, Kathleen Kite (1975). History of St. Paris (The Pony Wagon Town). St. Paris, Ohio: Kathleen Kite Brown.