Christiansburg, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Christiansburg is a village in Champaign County
, Ohio
, United States
. The population was 553 at the 2000 census.
in 1808, with his wife Mary and eight children; Joshua, John, Thomas, James, Daniel, Jermiah, Abigail, and Nancy. He located on Section 31, which is within the corporate limits of Christiansburg. He and his sons built a crude log cabin
, near a large spring of water. A tract of land was cleared for food for the family. The Howells planting a fruit bearing orchard
.
The Howells had a large sugar camp where they made large quantities of sugar
every year to sell to the early settlers. Daniel Howell (one of the sons), had been married in Virginia; he brought his wife and family to Ohio and he entered 80 acres (323,748.8 m²) of land west of town by the West Fork Honey Creek, where he built a log cabin
, In 1818 he built a brick house which still exists.
After nine years the younger Joshua Howell conceived the idea for a town. He created a diagram of the town, consisting of 42 lots. The town was started at his sugar camp, extended south four blocks south, and east and west three blocks. He felled the trees, dug the stumps, laid out streets and named them north to south Westville, Piqua, Urbana, Troy and Pike. From east to west Monroe, Miami (now called Main) and Dayton Streets. Three years later, there were only six log huts, and for 12 years the town grew slowly.
In 1829 William McKrea arrived from Scotland
with his family and opened a store. Because of his business ability the hamlet began to grow. He erected a small building on the north east corner of Main and Second Street which was the first frame structure in the village. His stock consisted of groceries, dried meats, fruits, nails, glassware, hardware, medicine, millinery
, and pewter
ware.
After McCrea opened his store the population doubled, inviting other business enterprises. Among the first was a tavern across the street from the McCrea's Store, operated by Abiel Smith, who was from Maine. Other industries that started during the 1830s was a tannery, was run by William Kelley from 1832 to 1850. It was located close to the ditch that runs to the West Fork Honey Creek near the northeast corner of First and Main. John Rogers operated a wagon shop on the northwest corner of Main and Pike. Charles Rogers also had a wagon shop. In 1818 Jesse Julian had a small blacksmithing shop near the village. In 1835 to 1840 another tavern owned by David Kyle was opened. Noah French, who came from Pennsylvania
, was a cabinet maker and made coffins that were needed within a radius of 50 miles (80.5 km) of Christiansburg.
In 1842 the village of Christiansburg changed its name to Addison and in 1915 the name of the town changed back to Christiansburg.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 553 people, 216 households, and 157 families residing in the village. The population density
was 2,563.3 people per square mile (970.5/km²). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 1,066.1 per square mile (403.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.73% White, 0.36% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.18% from other races
, and 0.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population.
There were 216 households out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples
living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% 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 3.04.
In the village the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $31,719 versus $25,588 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $16,877. About 7.1% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.
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
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. The population was 553 at the 2000 census.
History
An early settler to Jackson Township was Joshua Howell, the founder of Christiansburg, who came from around Christiansburg, VirginiaChristiansburg, Virginia
Christiansburg is a town in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States. The population was 21,041 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Montgomery County...
in 1808, with his wife Mary and eight children; Joshua, John, Thomas, James, Daniel, Jermiah, Abigail, and Nancy. He located on Section 31, which is within the corporate limits of Christiansburg. He and his sons built a crude log cabin
Log cabin
A log cabin is a house built from logs. It is a fairly simple type of log house. A distinction should be drawn between the traditional meanings of "log cabin" and "log house." Historically most "Log cabins" were a simple one- or 1½-story structures, somewhat impermanent, and less finished or less...
, near a large spring of water. A tract of land was cleared for food for the family. The Howells planting a fruit bearing orchard
Orchard
An orchard is an intentional planting of trees or shrubs that is maintained for food production. Orchards comprise fruit or nut-producing trees which are grown for commercial production. Orchards are also sometimes a feature of large gardens, where they serve an aesthetic as well as a productive...
.
The Howells had a large sugar camp where they made large quantities of sugar
Sugar
Sugar is a class of edible crystalline carbohydrates, mainly sucrose, lactose, and fructose, characterized by a sweet flavor.Sucrose in its refined form primarily comes from sugar cane and sugar beet...
every year to sell to the early settlers. Daniel Howell (one of the sons), had been married in Virginia; he brought his wife and family to Ohio and he entered 80 acres (323,748.8 m²) of land west of town by the West Fork Honey Creek, where he built a log cabin
Log cabin
A log cabin is a house built from logs. It is a fairly simple type of log house. A distinction should be drawn between the traditional meanings of "log cabin" and "log house." Historically most "Log cabins" were a simple one- or 1½-story structures, somewhat impermanent, and less finished or less...
, In 1818 he built a brick house which still exists.
After nine years the younger Joshua Howell conceived the idea for a town. He created a diagram of the town, consisting of 42 lots. The town was started at his sugar camp, extended south four blocks south, and east and west three blocks. He felled the trees, dug the stumps, laid out streets and named them north to south Westville, Piqua, Urbana, Troy and Pike. From east to west Monroe, Miami (now called Main) and Dayton Streets. Three years later, there were only six log huts, and for 12 years the town grew slowly.
In 1829 William McKrea arrived from Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
with his family and opened a store. Because of his business ability the hamlet began to grow. He erected a small building on the north east corner of Main and Second Street which was the first frame structure in the village. His stock consisted of groceries, dried meats, fruits, nails, glassware, hardware, medicine, millinery
Hat
A hat is a head covering. It can be worn for protection against the elements, for ceremonial or religious reasons, for safety, or as a fashion accessory. In the past, hats were an indicator of social status...
, and pewter
Pewter
Pewter is a malleable metal alloy, traditionally 85–99% tin, with the remainder consisting of copper, antimony, bismuth and lead. Copper and antimony act as hardeners while lead is common in the lower grades of pewter, which have a bluish tint. It has a low melting point, around 170–230 °C ,...
ware.
After McCrea opened his store the population doubled, inviting other business enterprises. Among the first was a tavern across the street from the McCrea's Store, operated by Abiel Smith, who was from Maine. Other industries that started during the 1830s was a tannery, was run by William Kelley from 1832 to 1850. It was located close to the ditch that runs to the West Fork Honey Creek near the northeast corner of First and Main. John Rogers operated a wagon shop on the northwest corner of Main and Pike. Charles Rogers also had a wagon shop. In 1818 Jesse Julian had a small blacksmithing shop near the village. In 1835 to 1840 another tavern owned by David Kyle was opened. Noah French, who came from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, was a cabinet maker and made coffins that were needed within a radius of 50 miles (80.5 km) of Christiansburg.
In 1842 the village of Christiansburg changed its name to Addison and in 1915 the name of the town changed back to Christiansburg.
Geography
Christiansburg is located at 40°3′21"N 84°1′31"W (40.055737, -84.025251).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 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 553 people, 216 households, and 157 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 2,563.3 people per square mile (970.5/km²). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 1,066.1 per square mile (403.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.73% White, 0.36% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.18% 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 0.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population.
There were 216 households out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% 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, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% 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 3.04.
In the village the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $31,719 versus $25,588 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 $16,877. About 7.1% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.
Notable natives
- Marion A. Ross, one of the Andrews RaidersGreat Locomotive ChaseThe Great Locomotive Chase or Andrews' Raid was a military raid that occurred April 12, 1862, in northern Georgia during the American Civil War. Volunteers from the Union Army, led by civilian scout James J...
and posthumous recipient of the Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...