East Palestine, Ohio

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For the village in Darke County, see Palestine, Ohio.
East Palestine, Ohio
Village
Market Street (State Route 170)
Market Street (State Route 170)
Official seal of East Palestine, Ohio
Seal
Motto: "Where You Want To Be"
Location of East Palestine in Columbiana County and the State of Ohio
Location of East Palestine in Columbiana County and the State of Ohio
Country United States
State Ohio
County Columbiana
Government
 • Type Council-Manager
 • Mayor Trent R. Conaway[1]
 • Village Manager Mark McTrusty
Area[2]
 • Total 3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2)
 • Land 3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation[3] 1,001 ft (305 m)
Population (2020)
 • Total 4,761
 • Density 1,510.47/sq mi (583.25/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC−5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC−4)
ZIP Code 44413
Area code(s) 330, 234
FIPS code 39-23940[4]
GNIS feature ID 1064586[3]
School District East Palestine City SD
Website www.eastpalestine-oh.gov

East Palestine (/ˌpæləˈstiːn/ pal-Ə-steen) is a village in northeastern Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 4,761 at the 2020 census.[5] Located on the state's border with Pennsylvania, East Palestine is about 20 miles (31 km) south of Youngstown and 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. It is part of the Salem micropolitan area.

The city was home to industries in ceramics and tire manufacturing from the 1870s until the mid-1960s. East Palestine is located along the Norfolk Southern Railway and has a freight train station.[6] On February 3, 2023, the village was near the site of a major derailment that spilled toxic vinyl chloride that triggered substantial evacuations in the jurisdiction.[7]

History

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The East Palestine Post Office was built in 1937 as part of the New Deal[8]

East Palestine was founded in 1828 as Mechanicsburg, and incorporated as a village in 1875 as East Palestine after the region of Palestine.[9] The name was changed as part of a religious nomenclature in the area, including communities such as Enon Valley and New Galilee, Pennsylvania (Palestine, Ohio was already an incorporated community).[10] Having reached a population of 5,000, East Palestine operated as a statutory city from 1920 until 2011, when it reverted to village status because of declining population.

By the 1920s, railroad facilities of the city consisted of the four track Pennsylvania Railroad system. Switches from the Pittsburgh, Lisbon and Western Railroad within one mile of the corporation limits connected with the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad and New York Central Railroad. The city's leading industries were the manufacture of pottery and automobile tires by the W. S. George Pottery Company and the Edwin C. McGraw Tire Company. However, factories existed that produced steel tanks, foundry work, electrical refractories, food products, electric wiring devices, wooden ventilators, fire proofing material, synthetic ice, and lumber. Around this time, East Palestine began to start an economy in orcharding, which still survives today. Large storage and preserving facilities made East Palestine the leading city for orchards in the area.[11]

East Palestine became a qualified Tree City USA as recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation in 2004.[12]

2023 train derailment

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Main article: 2023 Ohio train derailment

On February 3, 2023, an explosion and fire occurred following the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous chemicals on the eastern end of town.[13] A "state of emergency" was declared by the city council on February 4.[14] An evacuation area was extended by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on February 6 to allow for "a controlled release of vinyl chloride" and burning it in a nearby trench.[15] Some residents subsequently started a class-action law suit against Norfolk Southern.[16]

Geography

East Palestine is located along the eastern boundary of Columbiana County, almost touching Darlington Township, Pennsylvania. The village is part of Unity Township.

The following highways pass through East Palestine:

According to the United States Census Bureau, East Palestine has a total area of 3.15 square miles (8.16 km2), all land.[17][18] Two streams pass through the village; Leslie Run and Sulphur Run.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880 1,047 —
1890 1,816 73.4%
1900 2,493 37.3%
1910 3,537 41.9%
1920 5,750 62.6%
1930 5,215 −9.3%
1940 5,123 −1.8%
1950 5,195 1.4%
1960 5,232 0.7%
1970 5,604 7.1%
1980 5,306 −5.3%
1990 5,168 −2.6%
2000 4,917 −4.9%
2010 4,721 −4.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[19]

2010 census

As of the census[20] of 2010, there were 4,721 people, 1,898 households, and 1,282 families living in the city. The population density was 1,498.7 inhabitants per square mile (578.7/km2). There were 2,125 housing units at an average density of 674.6 per square mile (260.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 1,898 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 40.7 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 4,917 people, 1,975 households, and 1,384 families living in the city. The population density was 1,772.1 people per square mile (685.4/km2). There were 2,108 housing units at an average density of 759.7 per square mile (293.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.47% White, 0.37% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 1,975 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,738, and the median income for a family was $40,057. Males had a median income of $30,550 versus $17,237 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,243. About 5.5% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government

East Palestine operates under a chartered council–manager government, where there are six council members elected as a legislature in addition to the mayor, who serves as the president of the council.[1] All are elected for 4-year terms. The council employs a village manager for administration. The current mayor is Trent R. Conaway,[1] and the current village manager is Mark McTrustry.

Education

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East Palestine Memorial Public Library

Children in East Palestine are served by the East Palestine City School District. The district formerly operated multiple schools throughout the city; a new middle school and a renovated elementary campus were built surrounding the existing high school in 1997. The current schools in the district are:

  • East Palestine Elementary School – grades K-4
  • East Palestine Middle School – grades 5-8
  • East Palestine High School – grades 9-12

The village is home to a public library, first opened in 1920.[21]

Notable residents

References

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