41-446: East Palestine ( / ˌ p æ l ɪ ˈ s t iː n / PAL -ist- EEN ) is a village in northeastern Columbiana County, Ohio , United States. The population was 4,761 at the 2020 census . Located on the state's border with Pennsylvania , East Palestine is about 20 miles (32 km) south of Youngstown and 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Pittsburgh . The city was home to industries in ceramics and tire manufacturing from
82-583: A freight train containing hazardous materials including vinyl chloride derailed in East Palestine . After burning for more than two days, emergency crews conducted a controlled burn of the train's contents, releasing toxic hydrogen chloride and phosgene into the air, and contaminating the Ohio River . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 535 square miles (1,390 km ), of which 532 square miles (1,380 km )
123-495: A household in the county was $ 34,226, and the median income for a family was $ 40,486. Males had a median income of $ 32,134 versus $ 20,331 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,655. About 9.00% of families and 11.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.20% of those under age 18 and 8.40% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 107,841 people, 42,683 households, and 29,101 families residing in
164-529: A household in the township was $ 38,011, and the median income for a family was $ 43,875. Males had a median income of $ 31,815 versus $ 21,336 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 18,173. About 8.1% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over. Portions of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 285 are located in
205-414: 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 aged 65 or over. East Palestine operates under a chartered council–manager government ; there are six council members elected as a legislature and a mayor who serves as
246-464: A nearby trench. Some residents subsequently started a class-action lawsuit against Norfolk Southern, citing new respiratory issues and unknown environmental impacts. Contamination was ultimately found to have remained in buildings for 4 months and workers and bystanders were chemically exposed prompting health symptoms East Palestine is located along the eastern boundary of Columbiana County, almost touching Darlington Township, Pennsylvania . The village
287-497: 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
328-492: A total area of 22.0 square miles (57.1 km ), of which 22.0 square miles (56.9 km ) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.2 km ), or 0.33%, is water. Darlington Township has nine borders, including Little Beaver Township and Enon Valley (both in Lawrence County) to the north, Big Beaver and New Galilee to the east, a very small border with Chippewa Township to the southeast, South Beaver Township to
369-683: Is a township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania , United States. The population was 1,813 at the 2020 census . It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area . Darlington and South Beaver townships are connected by the Watts Mill Bridge over Little Beaver Creek . The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has
410-581: Is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km ) (0.5%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 112,075 people, 42,973 households, and 30,682 families residing in the county. The population density was 210 people per square mile (81 people/km ). There were 46,083 housing units at an average density of 86 units per square mile (33/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 96.43% White , 2.20% Black or African American , 0.18% Native American , 0.23% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.15% from other races , and 0.79% from two or more races. 1.17% of
451-419: 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 km), all land. Two streams pass through the village; Leslie Run and Sulphur Run . As of the census of 2010, there were 4,721 people, 1,898 households, and 1,282 families living in the city. The population density
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#1732780977445492-622: Is traditionally considered a part of Appalachian Ohio . While northern communities are more associated with Northeast Ohio , southern communities generally share more in common culturally with Greater Pittsburgh and the Upper Ohio Valley . The largely rural county sits midway between the two urban clusters. Officially considered part of the Youngstown media market , the Steubenville market media stations regularly report in
533-576: The Ohio River in present-day East Liverpool resulted in the Seven Ranges , believed to be "the first mathematically designed system and nationally conducted cadastral survey in any modern country." The first permanent settlement in the area was in 1792 or 1793, by hunter John Quinn, who settled near present-day Calcutta in St. Clair Township . Columbiana County was founded in 1803 and named in honor of Christopher Columbus , combining his surname with
574-492: The 1870s until the mid-1960s. East Palestine is located along the Norfolk Southern Railway and has a freight train station. On February 3, 2023, the village was near the site of a major train derailment that spilled vinyl chloride and triggered significant evacuations in the jurisdiction. East Palestine was platted in 1828 by Thomas McCalla and William Grate, initially known as Mechanicsburg. In 1833, it
615-399: 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
656-401: 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-traditional 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
697-738: The area as the Ohio Company surveyed. George Washington , while engaged in land examinations, camped in the area of present-day East Liverpool in October 1770. In the 1780s, the Native Americans relinquished control of the area, and the region was surveyed in accordance with the Land Ordinance of 1785 . The ensuing Public Land Survey System of the United States started by surveyor Thomas Hutchins on north bank of
738-595: The area as well. The principal historic Native American peoples in the area were the Lenape , Mingo , and Wyandot . The Wyandot had an encampment where the city of Salem now stands. Several important indigenous trails ran through the county, the most important being the Great Trail which ran through the southern parts of the county towards Sandusky . Throughout the second half of the 18th century, starting with Christopher Gist in 1750, American colonists explored
779-496: The council's president. All are elected for four-year terms. The council employs a village manager for administration. As of 2023, the mayor was Trent R. Conaway and the village manager was Chad M. Edwards. The East Palestine City School District serves children in East Palestine. The district formerly operated multiple schools throughout the city; a new middle school and a renovated elementary campus were built surrounding
820-415: The county. The population density was 202.7 inhabitants per square mile (78.3/km ). There were 47,088 housing units at an average density of 88.5 units per square mile (34.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 95.5% white, 2.2% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of
861-410: 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), and East Palestine High School (grades 9–12). The village is home to a public library, first opened in 1920. Columbiana County, Ohio Columbiana County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio . As of the 2020 census ,
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#1732780977445902-564: The largest pottery industry in the world, in East Liverpool & surrounding communities, which produced more than half of the United States' annual ceramics output. Throughout East Liverpool's ceramics history, there were more than 300 potteries. Other chief industries included iron and brick making, as well as transportation via the Ohio River, Sandy and Beaver Canal , and Pennsylvania Railroad system. On February 3, 2023,
943-591: The leading city for orchards in the area. East Palestine became a qualified Tree City USA as recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation in 2004. Beginning in October 2022, the East Palestine Fire Department began rolling out a new emergency response system based on the "MyID" digital health identity platform. A community information session was held on January 29, 2023, with 60 participants signed up for
984-559: The manufacture of pottery and automobile tires by the W. S. George Pottery Company and the Edwin C. McGraw Tire Company. However, factories also existed that produced steel tanks, foundry work, electrical refractories, food products, electric wiring devices, wooden ventilators , fireproofing 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
1025-469: The population was 101,877. The county seat is Lisbon and its largest city is Salem . Created in 1803, the county name is derived from that of 15th-century Italian explorer Christopher Columbus . Columbiana County comprises the Salem, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the larger Youngstown–Warren–Salem, OH Combined Statistical Area . Due to its location, Columbiana County
1066-515: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.0% were of German , 12.9% English , 12.8% American , 12.3% Irish and 9.3% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000 . There were 42,973 households, out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.10% were married couples living together, 10.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.60% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.90% had someone living alone who
1107-448: The population. In terms of ancestry, 29.2% were German , 17.7% were Irish , 14.6% were English , 9.1% were Italian , and 7.6% were American . Of the 42,683 households, 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.8% were non-families, and 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
1148-458: The present has a Democratic Party candidate won the county, the most recent being Bill Clinton in 1996. Despite this, the county was a swing county in the latter half of the 20th century, voting for the national winner in all but two elections from 1952 to 2004. However, it has trended heavily Republican in more recent elections, with the party's candidates garnering increasing amounts of the vote in each presidential election from 2000 on. This trend
1189-411: The program. 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. A state of emergency was declared by the village council on February 4. 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
1230-624: The south, and the Columbiana County, Ohio townships of Middleton and Unity to the west. The borough of Darlington is situated within Darlingtown Township near the southeastern corner. As of the 2000 census , there were 1,974 people, 782 households, and 570 families residing in the township. The population density was 89.6 inhabitants per square mile (34.6/km ). There were 847 housing units at an average density of 38.4 per square mile (14.8/km ). The racial makeup of
1271-524: The suffix -iana . It was settled early on by Quakers and Scotch-Irish from Pennsylvania , but was later settled primary by Germans . The county was the scene of one of the northernmost action fought during the American Civil War ; on July 26, 1863, Confederate raiders under John Morgan were surrounded and captured by Union forces at the Battle of Salineville . The county was home to
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1312-491: The township was 99.44% White, 0.10% African American, 0.20% Native American, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population. There were 782 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who
1353-440: Was 1,498.7 inhabitants per square mile (578.7/km). There were 2,125 housing units at an average density of 674.6 per square mile (260.5/km). 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
1394-451: Was 1,772.1 inhabitants per square mile (684.2/km). There were 2,108 housing units at an average density of 759.7 per square mile (293.3/km). 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
1435-687: Was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age was 42.3 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 39,502 and the median income for a family was $ 48,948. Males had a median income of $ 39,614 versus $ 27,179 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,635. About 12.1% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over. Unlike most counties in Northeast Ohio , Columbiana County has been predominantly Republican throughout most of its history. In only eight elections from 1856 to
1476-431: 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. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,917 people, 1,975 households, and 1,384 families living in the city. The population density
1517-452: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.95. In the township the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males. The median income for
1558-457: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.00. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.30% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males. The median income for
1599-600: Was most apparent in 2016 when Donald Trump posted the best showing by a Republican in the county since Herbert Hoover in 1928 with a 41.4-point margin of victory over Hillary Clinton . The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Columbiana County. * majority of municipality in Columbiana County ** minority of municipality in Columbiana County † county seat 40°46′N 80°47′W / 40.77°N 80.78°W / 40.77; -80.78 Darlington Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania Darlington Township
1640-497: Was renamed after the Middle Eastern region of Palestine . The name was changed as part of a religious nomenclature in the area, including communities such as Enon Valley , Medina , New Galilee and Salem . However, Palestine, Ohio , was already an incorporated community in the western part of the state, so the town was incorporated as East Palestine in 1875. Having reached a population of 5,000, East Palestine operated as
1681-411: 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 aged 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