Sabina, Ohio Explained

Official Name:Sabina, Ohio
Settlement Type:Village
Nickname:The Eden of Ohio
Mapsize:250px
Image Map1:Map of Clinton County Ohio Highlighting Sabina Village.png
Mapsize1:250px
Map Caption1:Location of Sabina in Clinton County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Ohio
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Clinton
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Benjamin Collings[1]
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[2]
Area Total Sq Mi:1.18
Area Land Sq Mi:1.18
Area Water Sq Mi:0.01
Area Total Km2:3.07
Area Land Km2:3.05
Area Water Km2:0.02
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:2499
Population Density Sq Mi:2125.00
Population Density Km2:820.41
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:1047
Coordinates:39.4931°N -83.6333°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:45169
Area Code:937, 326
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:39-69400[3]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2399152

Sabina is a village in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village had a total population of 2,499.

History

The town of Sabina was laid out by Warren Sabin, after whom it was named, in 1830, on land originally entered by P. Neville. The original plat of the town was recorded on December 6, 1830, and contained thirty-seven lots.[4] By 1833, Sabina contained two stores and two taverns.[5]

In 1859, the town was incorporated, and M. Morris appointed Mayor.

A group of archaeological sites known as the Beam Farm Woodland Archaeological District is located along Stone Road near the village. Once inhabited by Adenan and Hopewellian peoples, the district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]

Geography

Sabina is located along Routes 22 and 3 about ten miles east of Wilmington, the county seat. It is also located within an hour's drive of the Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati metro areas.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.29sqmi, of which 1.28sqmi is land and 0.01sqmi is water.[7]

Sabina is located 31 miles south of Springfield and 47 miles southwest of Columbus.

Parks

Sabina contains 2 parks within its boundaries. Clinton-Fayette Friendship Trail starts at Melvin road and continues through Sabina ending at Borum RD. There is parking at Melvin, Reesville, Sabina park and at Borum road.

The Sabina park contains shelter houses and swing sets with a walking path . There is a connecting path over the footbridge connecting to the Richland Township park.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 2,564 people, 1,028 households, and 676 families living in the village. The population density was 2003.1PD/sqmi. There were 1,160 housing units at an average density of 906.3/sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.0% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 1,028 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the village was 38.5 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,780 people, 1,075 households, and 762 families living in the village. The population density was 2149.6sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 1,173 housing units at an average density of 907sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the village was 97.48% White, 0.61% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 1,075 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.1% 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 2.54 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,233, and the median income for a family was $35,795. Males had a median income of $31,556 versus $21,448 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,481. About 11.8% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Public services

Health care

Sabina is about twelve miles from Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. This hospital operates the Sabina Health Center located east of town. As well, Fayette County Memorial Hospital is located twelve miles east in Washington Court House.

Utilities

Sabina is covered by the Sabina Telephone Exchange and Sabina Post Office which serves Clinton, Fayette and Greene counties. Sabina is also home to the Sabina Community Pool, Richland Township Park, and Sabina Village Park.

Education

Sabina is home of the East Clinton Local School District. East Clinton High School and Middle School are located about 5 miles south of town in Lees Creek. Sabina Elementary is located in village limits with around 400 students. Students in portions of the Fayette County area of Sabina attend Miami Trace High School. A few Sabina area students also attend Greeneview High School in nearby Jamestown, Ohio. Sabina is also home to the Sabina Public Library. The library serves the residents of Sabina and surrounding townships. Additionally, Sabina Public Library operates its New Vienna branch library in New Vienna, Ohio.[9]

Notable people

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.sabinaohio.us/mayor Sabina, OH official website
  2. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. September 20, 2022.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  4. Book: History of Clinton County, Ohio: Its People, Industries, and Institutions . B.F. Bowen . Brown, Albert J. . 1915 . 295.
  5. Book: The Ohio Gazetteer, or, a Topographical Dictionary . Scott and Wright . 1833 . December 12, 2013 . Kilbourn, John . 402.
  6. , Ohio Historical Society, 2007. Accessed February 22, 2011.
  7. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. January 6, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt. January 25, 2012.
  8. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 6, 2013.
  9. http://www.east-clinton.k12.oh.us/ East Clinton Local Schools District