Fort Loramie, Ohio

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Fort Loramie, Ohio
utc_offset_DST = -4
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 45845
area_code = 937
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 39-27832GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 1064665GR|3
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website = http://www.FortLoramie.com/
settlement_type = Village


imagesize = 250px
image_caption = Along Park Street in the western part of the village


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map_caption = Location of Fort Loramie, Ohio


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Ohio
subdivision_name2 = Shelby
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area_total_km2 = 1.9
area_land_km2 = 1.9
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area_total_sq_mi = 0.7
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elevation_m = 289
elevation_ft = 948
latd = 40 |latm = 20 |lats = 53 |latNS = N
longd = 84 |longm = 22 |longs = 14 |longEW = W
population_as_of = 2007
population_total = 1466
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established_title2 = Founded
established_date2 = 1837
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Fort Loramie is a village in Shelby County, Ohio, United States, along Loramie Creek. The population was 1,344 at the 2000 census. The village was founded in 1837.

History

In 1794, Anthony Wayne ordered the construction of Fort Loramie. It was located at the portage between St. Mary's River and modern-day Loramie's Creek. Wayne initially intended Fort Loramie to be an actual stockade, but after defeating the natives at the Battle of Fallen Timbers in August 1794, he determined a blockhouse and several storage buildings were more important. He now intended Fort Loramie to be a supply depot for American fortifications, including Fort Wayne, Fort Adams, and Fort Defiance, in modern-day northern Ohio. In December 1795, the American military finally completed construction of the buildings. During the War of 1812, Fort Loramie served as a supply depot for forts in northern Ohio as well as for military forces sent against the British in Michigan and Canada. In 1815, the United States sold Fort Loramie to James Furrow, who created a tavern and post office out of the buildings. In 1820, Furrow gave up the business. Despite this, a village had begun to form. Many people had moved from eastern Ohio, seeking better land and increased opportunity. Most of the early migrants were of German descent.

Geography

Fort Loramie is located at coor dms|40|20|53|N|84|22|14|W|city (40.348043, -84.370600)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.9 km²), all of it land. The village is at an elevation of 953 Feet above sea level.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,344 people, 480 households, and 358 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,848.7 people per square mile (710.9/km²). There were 494 housing units at an average density of 679.5/sq mi (261.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.70% White, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.37% of the population.

There were 480 households out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the village the population was spread out with 31.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $54,750, and the median income for a family was $65,089. Males had a median income of $39,934 versus $27,039 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,602. About 0.9% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.2% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

Major Events

Fort Loramie is known for its annual four-day-long festival in the summer, the Country Concert, which attracts thousands of people from around the United States and Canada. Its singers include such popular country stars as Kenny Chesney and Toby Keith. The yearly concert fest is located at Hickory Hill Lake located south of the village near the neighboring rural community of Newport. It also holds other events throughout the year to bring together the community

Fort Loramie Redskins State Championships
1977 Ohio Boys Basketball Class A State Champions
1987 Ohio Boys Basketball Class A State Champions
1993 Ohio Boys Basketball Division IV State Champions
2002 Ohio Girls Division III Cross Country State Champions
2007 Ohio Boys Division IV Baseball State Champions

Education

Fort Loramie has one public high school, Fort Loramie High School, and one public grade school, Fort Loramie Elementary.

Media

Fort Loramie is served by local daily newspaper, the "Sidney Daily News", along with a few weekly newspapers.

References

External links

* [http://www.fortloramiechamber.com/ FortLoramieChamber.com]
* [http://www.loramie.k12.oh.us/ Fort Loramie Local School District]
* [http://www.fortloramiehistory.com/ Wilderness Trail Museum]