La Rue, Ohio
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La Rue is a village located in Marion County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 775.
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Geography
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Location of La Rue, Ohio
La Rue is located at 40°34'38" North, 83°22'57" West (40.577262, -83.382396)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 775 people, 308 households, and 207 families residing in the village. The population density is 623.4/km² (1,608.5/mi²). There are 330 housing units at an average density of 265.4/km² (684.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 99.23% White, 0.00% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.13% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 308 households out of which 31.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% are married couples living together, 9.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% are non-families. 27.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 3.01.
In the village the population is spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $34,375, and the median income for a family is $44,808. Males have a median income of $27,250 versus $25,238 for females. The per capita income for the village is $15,873. 7.8% of the population and 4.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.5% of those under the age of 18 and 3.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
History
La Rue is named after French immigrant Major William La Rue. He and his wife, Cynthia, purchased a plot of land of approximately 350 acres on the east bank of the Scioto River in the 1840's. Soon after, La Rue began selling plots and the village was mapped. La Rue was incorporated as a village in 1851.
La Rue has the distinction of being the smallest town to ever have an NFL franchise. In the early 1920's La Rue was home to famous athlete Jim Thorpe, who coached the Oorang Indians football team in 1922-1923.
La Rue's historic 19th century business district, located on High Street, is still active and boasts a grocery store, a restaurant, hardware store, library, barber shop, pizzeria, and two bars.
Events
A festival, in Honor of the Oorang Indians and Thorpe is held on the 2nd weekend of June, and features a parade, food, rides, and live music. The festival was organized by Harry Roberts (http://www.kentontimes.com/kentontimes/obits/obit0809.html) (1924-2003) to fund improvements to the then derlict municiple swimming pool and park, located 1 mile north of the village.
External links
- History of the Oorang Indians (http://www.profootballhof.com/index.cfm?section=history&cont_id=191327)