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Rushsylvania, Ohio
Village
Along the main street in Rushsylvania's small business district
Along the main street in Rushsylvania's small business district
Location of Rushsylvania, Ohio
Location of Rushsylvania, Ohio
Detailed map of Rushsylvania
Detailed map of Rushsylvania
Country United States
State Ohio
County Logan
Township Rushcreek
Area
 • Total 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2)
 • Land 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,237 ft (377 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 516
 • Estimate 
(2019)
530
 • Density 675.16/sq mi (260.70/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43347
Area code(s) 937, 326
FIPS code 39-69176
GNIS feature ID 1065258 cr

Rushsylvania is a village located in Logan County, Ohio, United States. The population was 516 at the 2010 census.

A branch of the Logan County District Library serves the Rushsylvania community.

History

Rushylvania was originally called Claggstown, and under the latter name was platted in 1834. A post office called Rushylvania has been in operation since 1836.

Geography

Rushsylvania is located at 40°27′42″N 83°40′16″W / 40.46167°N 83.67111°W / 40.46167; -83.67111 (40.461765, -83.671009).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.78 square miles (2.02 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1870 310
1880 445 43.5%
1890 497 11.7%
1900 552 11.1%
1910 560 1.4%
1920 479 −14.5%
1930 507 5.8%
1940 560 10.5%
1950 563 0.5%
1960 601 6.7%
1970 526 −12.5%
1980 610 16.0%
1990 573 −6.1%
2000 543 −5.2%
2010 516 −5.0%
2019 (est.) 530 2.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 516 people, 194 households, and 146 families living in the village. The population density was 661.5 inhabitants per square mile (255.4/km2). There were 219 housing units at an average density of 280.8 per square mile (108.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.5% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 194 households, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.7% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the village was 37.3 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

Transportation

State Route 274 is the main street in Rushsylvania.

Economy

Among the businesses in Rushsylvania is Michael Angelo's Pizza, which is owned by and employs winners of national and worldwide pizza-making competitions.

Notable people

  • Tony Core - former Ohio state legislator
  • John W. Grabiel - former Arkansas politician
  • Charles J. Kimmel - namesake U.S.S Charles J. Kimmel (DE-584)
  • F.E. Campbell - noted Cottonmouth Sniper; former Unified Spelling Bee champion of Logan County

See also

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