| Putnam County, Ohio | |
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 Location in the state of Ohio |
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 Ohio's location in the USA |
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| Founded | April 1, 1820[1] |
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| Seat | Ottawa |
| Largest village | Ottawa |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
484 sq mi (1,254 km²) 484 sq mi (1,253 km²) 0 sq mi (1 km²), 0.07% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
34,726 72/sq mi (28/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.putnamcountyohio.com | |
| Named for: Israel Putnam | |
Putnam County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2000, the population was 34,726. The name is in honor of Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War.[2] Its county seat is Ottawa.6
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 484 square miles (1,254 km²). 484 square miles (1,253 km²) of it is land and 0 square miles (1 km²) of it (0.07%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Henry County (north)
- Hancock County (east)
- Allen County (south)
- Van Wert County (southwest)
- Paulding County (west)
- Defiance County (northwest)
- Wood County (northeast corner)
Putnam County is at a central location between the following areas across the midwest:
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
- Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
- Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
- Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
- Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
- Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 34,726 people, 12,200 households, and 9,308 families residing in the county. The population density was 72 people per square mile (28/km²). There were 12,753 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.26% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.51% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 4.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 12,200 households out of which 39.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.90% were married couples living together, 7.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.70% were non-families. 21.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.29. In the county, the population was spread out with 29.70% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 20.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.00 males. The median income for a household in the county was $46,426, and the median income for a family was $52,859. Males had a median income of $36,548 versus $23,963 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,680. About 4.00% of families and 5.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.40% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Main article: Ohio county government
Education
The Putnam County Board of Education operates nine separate school districts county-wide.
- Columbus Grove Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
- St. Anthony's Elementary
- Continental Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
- Fort Jennings Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
- Kalida Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
- Leipsic Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
- Leipsic St. Mary's Elementary
- McComb Local School District, Hancock County, Ohio (mostly in Hancock County)
- Miller City-New Cleveland Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
- Ottawa-Glandorf Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
- St. Peter and Paul Elementary
- Loving Care Daycare and Preschool
- Ottawa-Glandorf Alternative School
- Ottoville Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
- Pandora-Gilboa Local School District, Putnam County, Ohio
Other villages across the county are served by one or more of these districts above in the district's zone area.
Localities
Municipalities
Townships
Other localities
Putnam County Fair
The Putnam County Fair is located in Ottawa, Ohio and the slogan is "A Blue Ribbon Event." At the fairgrounds, there are several activities you can enjoy from playing games, to riding rides, or just eating the food. The Putnam County Fair usually runs the last week of June.
References
- ^ Ohio County Profiles: Putnam County (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ Putnam County data. Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
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Putnam County, Ohio |
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| County seat: Ottawa | ||
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Belmore | Cloverdale | Columbus Grove | Continental | Dupont | Ft. Jennings | Gilboa | Glandorf | Kalida | Leipsic | Miller City | Ottawa | Ottoville | Pandora | West Leipsic |
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