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Nelsonville is a city in northwest York Township in
Athens County, Ohio Athens County is a county in southeastern Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 62,431. Its county seat is Athens. The county was formed in 1805 from Washington County. Because the original state university (Ohio University) was fo ...
. It is 60 miles southeast of
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. The population was 4,612 at the
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census originally, but an official citywide recount found the population to be 5,373, thus maintaining city status in the State of Ohio. It is the home town of Hocking College.


Geography

Nelsonville is located at (39.455167, −82.225650), along the
Hocking River The Hocking River (formerly the Hockhocking River) is a right tributary of the Ohio River in southeastern Ohio in the United States. The Hocking flows mostly on the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau, but its headwaters are in a glaciated region. ...
;
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flows through the eastern part of the city. One of the main streets, Canal Street, is located over where the old
Hocking Canal The Hocking Canal, in southeastern Ohio, was a small 19th century lateral/feeder canal of the Ohio-Erie Canal. It began in Carroll, Ohio (which was on the Ohio-Erie Canal) and ran to Athens, Ohio. It paralleled the Hocking River in most places, ...
once ran. According to the
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, the village has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Nelsonville is located on
U.S. Route 33 U.S. Route 33 (US 33) is a United States Numbered Highway that runs northwest–southeast for from northern Indiana to Richmond, Virginia, passing through Ohio and West Virginia en route. Although most odd-numbered U.S. routes are north– ...
. A bypass was completed in December 2013 for the village.


Demographics

As of the
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of 2010, there were 5,392 people, 1,969 households, and 920 families residing in the city. The
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was . There were 2,257 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 94.2%
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, 2.8%
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, 0.5% Native American, 0.3%
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, 0.1%
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, 0.4% from
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, and 1.7% from two or more races.
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or
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of any race were 1.4% of the population. There were 1,969 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.4% were
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living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 53.3% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age in the city was 25.1 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 32.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 16.7% were from 45 to 64; and 9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.8% male and 45.2% female.


Education

The residents of Nelsonville are served by the Nelsonville-York City School District and
Nelsonville-York High School Nelsonville-York High School is a public high school in Nelsonville, Ohio, a southeastern Ohio city in northern Athens County. It is the only high school in the Nelsonville-York City School District. Nelsonville-York City Schools serve York Tow ...
. Nelsonville has a public library, which is a branch of the
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.


History and culture

First settled in 1814 by the Daniel Nelson, Nelsonville was incorporated in 1838 with Charles Cable as its first mayor. Nelsonville blossomed into a classic Appalachian town by the mid-19th century, relying on the extractive industries of coal, clay and salt. Like many large mining towns, Nelsonville was home to a large hotel, The Dew House, and a thriving theater, Stuart's Opera House, both located on the Public Square. During the
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's famed
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,
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under
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paused in Nelsonville in July 1863 and burned ten wooden canal boats. However, the 400 confederates failed to destroy a
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over the Hocking Canal when citizens rushed to extinguish the blaze after the raiders rode off. This allowed
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cavalry to continue their pursuit of the fleeing Confederates when they arrived in Nelsonville two hours later. Upon arriving in town, the Union cavalry was delighted that the townspeople had prepared a feast for them. In 1888, Nelsonville became the first city in the
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west of the
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to have citywide electric street lights. Recent years have brought a revival of sorts to Nelsonville, capturing its artistic spirit in an effort to restore the Public Square into an Arts District. Most recently, Nelsonville was admitted into the national Main Street Program, and named a Preserve America Community. The central business district has also been placed on the
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, and both the Dew House and Stuart's Opera House have been listed separately. Nelsonville was home to a number of companies that used the area's dense clay to produce many different types of bricks, particularly glazed paving bricks, some with a distinctive star pattern (see photo). Many of the sidewalks in the public square and historic district contain these bricks. Nelsonville owes its existence to the coal mining industry. In more recent years, its main industrial base was the Rocky Shoes & Boots factory, which has since moved out of the country, but continues to maintain the new Rocky Gear Store, set in the recently renovated, original factory next to
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corporate offices. Another important employer is Hocking College. Other major employers in Nelsonville include: Tri-County Vocational School, ED MAP (a course materials management company), OhioHealth Nelsonville Health Center, Nelsonville-York City Schools, Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail, Hocking Valley Residential Center, and SEPTA Center. Nelsonville is organized around a downtown district called the Public Square with art galleries, restaurants, a bar (The Mine Tavern), cafes and often shows at the recently renovated Stuart's Opera House, a 19th-century theater. The main commercial district is centered on the Canal Street strip that runs from the eastern to western corporation limits. Recent development has occurred on Canal Street over the past decade.


Tourism

The
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking Co ...
began as part of the historic
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in the early 1870s. Today, the railway offers scenic excursions from Nelsonville to
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, traversing the
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. Known for their specialty trains, the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway hosts thousands of passengers each year. Seasonal train rides include: Easter Train, Robbery Trains, North Pole Express, Fall Foliage Trips, Haunted Hills Train, Santa Train, Caboose Train, Great Hocking Valley Train Pull and wine trains. During World War II, the original Hocking Valley Railroad ran 138 steam locomotives, 70 passenger cars and 15,000 freight cars along 340 route-miles of track. Today, the trains of the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway again pull out of Nelsonville, for pleasure this time, to take passengers on leisurely glides through beautiful, Southeastern Ohio. Two train rides depart from the railroad depot at U.S. Rt. 33 and the Hocking Parkway Drive on Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day Weekend through the end of October, in addition to the seasonal train rides. The Nelsonville Yards was once the busiest railroad yard in the entire state of Ohio. Stuart's Opera House, built in 1879, is one of Ohio's last remaining fully operating opera houses, and is located in Nelsonville's Square Arts District. Stuart's hosts over 75 events a year including: concerts, plays, films, art and more. Several theater groups perform at Stuart's, including the local Athenian Berean Community (ABC) Players. The Dew Hotel is also located on the Public Square. The former hotel has a noted balcony where presidents Taft, McKinley, Harding and Roosevelt all campaigned. Nelsonville's Square Arts District is also known as the Public Square. Nelsonville's Public Square, adorned with Star Bricks, is home to several shops and restaurants. Rocky Brands, Inc. was founded in Nelsonville in 1932 and the corporate headquarters are still located in the city. The former shoe factory now serves as the Rocky Outdoor Gear Store, and features three floors of outerwear, clothing, home interiors, specialty food products and boots. QuickLoadz, based in Nelsonville, designs specialized trailer beds for moving
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. Founder Sean Jones cites the city's close proximity to Ohio University as a source of local talent and its low cost real estate compared to bigger cities as reasons for staying in Nelsonville. The
Nelsonville Cross The Nelsonville Cross (also called the Elizabeth Schwartz Memorial Cross)“Nelsonville News”. ''The Logan Daily News.'' 9 April 1973: pg. 2. in Nelsonville, Ohio, is the world’s only large metal cross monument ever dedicated to a woman. Sixty ...
was erected on Kontner's Hill in April, 1973. It is a Memorial Cross to Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Schwartz by her husband Mr. Walter L. Schwartz. The body of the cross is 4.5 feet by 4.5 feet, the cross arm is 25 feet in length and the body is 65 feet tall, anchored to a base of concrete which rises 8 feet above the hilltop. Manufactured of metal of special composition which includes steel and aluminum, it bears a porcelain white color. Newspapers in all parts of America and Europe have carried photographs of it as the "World's Largest Metal Cross", illuminated at night. Nelsonville has received much publicity from its location. Hocking College provides several tourist opportunities in Nelsonville. One stop at Hocking is Robins Crossing, a restored pioneer village located on both the
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train route and the
Hockhocking Adena Bikeway The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, known colloquially as The Bike Path or more formally (but unofficially) as The Athens County Bike Path, is a long bicycle path in Athens County, Ohio, Athens County, Ohio, in the United States. The original sectio ...
. This collection of restored log cabins showcases pioneer life, and includes a general store, school house, and a blacksmith's shop. During the warm season, demonstrations are performed at Robins Crossing on most Saturdays and Sundays, and the
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is available to experience the village. Hocking College also is home to Hocking Woods Nature Center where visitors can learn about wild animals. The
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, an long
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, connects Nelsonville with the county seat of
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. The Nelsonville portion of the bikeway runs from the Inn at Hocking College to the Rocky Outdoor Gear Store. It is designed for walking, running, biking, cross-country skiing, skating, and wheelchairs. The
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is located on the grounds of the former Nelsonville Brick Company. In the 19th century, the Hocking Valley was known for its abundance of natural resources, particularly clay. Numerous brick companies began to form after the iron furnaces went out of blast. One of the first to emerge was the Nelsonville Brick Company. In 1877, the Nelsonville Brick Company began their extensive operation. The Nelsonville Block, Hallwood Block, Hocking Block, and the Star Brick were all manufactured by them. In 1880, more kilns and stacks were constructed as an expansion. Nearly twenty-five million blocks and bricks were manufactured each year to keep up with the high demand. The railroads stayed busy transporting their products throughout the Midwest. The blocks and bricks manufactured in Nelsonville were very popular. One of them in particular was known as the king of all pavers, the Nelsonville Block. The salt glazed surface not only made it watertight, it also gave it a distinct and attractive finish. In 1904, the Nelsonville Block won first prize at the World's Fair in St. Louis. The Great Depression, combined with the use of concrete, led to the demise of the Nelsonville Brick Company. In 1937, the plant closed down. Although the main plant is gone, a few kilns and stacks, which were part of the expansion in 1880, still remain. An effort is underway to save the remaining kilns and stacks. The
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, the only national forest in Ohio, surrounds the city. The forest headquarters are located just outside the city limits on US Route 33, overlooking the
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. It includes Ohio's largest collection of ATV trails. Tourist activities include: hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, ATV riding, and bird watching.


In film

Nelsonville has three connections to Hollywood. It is the birthplace of actress
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, who is best known for her portrayal of
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on
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's ''
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''. There are several scenes of Nelsonville in the 1985 film ''
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'' starring
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. The Public Square was also filmed in a nationwide commercial in 1986 for the television game show ''
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'' where
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and Vanna White traveled around the Nelsonville Public Square in their convertible. Nelsonville is also the burial place of former
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player
Estel Crabtree Estel Crayton Crabtree (August 19, 1903 – January 4, 1967) was a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds (1929; 1931–1932; 1943–1944) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1933; 1941–1942). His playing career was unusual in that he ...
. "Crabby" lived on Fort Street for years and volunteered in the Nelsonville community.


Notable people

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Estel Crabtree Estel Crayton Crabtree (August 19, 1903 – January 4, 1967) was a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds (1929; 1931–1932; 1943–1944) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1933; 1941–1942). His playing career was unusual in that he ...
,
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player *
Robert T. Oestreicher Robert Theodore Oestreicher (February 28, 1894 – February 18, 1955) was an American politician of the Republican party from the U.S. state of Ohio. He was the 45th mayor of Columbus, Ohio and the 41st person to serve in that office. Oestreich ...
, 45th mayor of Columbus, Ohio and former President of Columbus City Council *
Sarah Jessica Parker Sarah Jessica Parker (born March 25, 1965) is an American actress and television producer. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including six Golden Globe Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards. ''Time'' magazine named her one of the 1 ...
, award-winning actress *
James B. Preston James B. Preston (February 4, 1926 – June 6, 2004) was an American neurophysiologist at State University of New York Upstate Medical University whose research was fundamental to discovering how our brains control movement. Over the course of h ...
, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Physiology at
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*
Eugenia Sheppard Eugenia Benbow Sheppard (July 24, 1899 – November 11, 1984) was an American fashion writer and newspaper columnist for some 80 newspapers (including the ''Columbus Dispatch'', ''New York Post'', '' The Boston Post'', and most notably, the ''New ...
, American fashion writer and newspaper columnist *
Phebe Sudlow Phebe W. Sudlow (July 11, 1831 - June 8, 1922) was a pioneer for women in the education field and was the first female superintendent of a public school system in the United States. Sudlow also became the first female professor at the University o ...
, superintendent of public schools in Davenport, IA, president of Iowa State Teachers Association, professor at University of Iowa * Erica Terwillegar, American Olympic luger *
Lloyd Thomas The third USS ''Lloyd Thomas'' (DD/DDE-764) was a in the United States Navy during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Namesake Lloyd Thomas was born on 10 March 1912 in Nelsonville, Ohio. He was the second son and the fifth of six children of ...
, naval aviator *
Jacqueline Woodson Jacqueline Woodson (born February 12, 1963) is an American writer of books for children and adolescents. She is best known for '' Miracle's Boys'', and her Newbery Honor-winning titles ''Brown Girl Dreaming'', ''After Tupac and D Foster'', ''Fea ...
, award-winning children's author * Catherine Woolley, neuroendocrinologist *
Dave Wyatt David Wyatt was born about June 19, 1871 in Nelsonville, Ohio and was a Negro leagues infielder and manager for several years before the founding of the first Negro National League. He attended Indiana State University. His earliest records sho ...
, Negro leagues infielder and manager


References

https://abc6onyourside.com/amp/news/local/nelsonville-keeps-city-status-after-2020-census-recount


External links


Nelsonville.net – History

Nelsonville Area Chamber of Commerce
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