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| Summary of Xenia, OH Geography • Located in Greene County, Ohio • Situated 60 miles northeast of Cincinnati and 20 miles east of Dayton Population • Estimated population of 25,214 (2020) • Racial makeup: 86.5% White, 7.9% Black, 2.3% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino Economy • Major industries include manufacturing, healthcare, and education • Home to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, a major employer in the region • Several industrial parks and business centers Education • Xenia Community Schools serves the city • Home to Wright State University's Lake Campus • Several private and parochial schools Culture and Recreation • Historic downtown area with shops, restaurants, and museums • Xenia National Military Park commemorates the Battle of Xenia during the Civil War • Caesar Creek State Park offers outdoor recreation opportunities • Annual events include the Xenia Corn Festival and the Xenia Heritage Festival Transportation • Served by Interstate 70 and State Route 35 • Dayton International Airport is located approximately 25 miles west • Public transportation provided by the Greene County Transit Authority Other Notable Features • Birthplace of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the inventors of the airplane • Home to the Xenia Red Cross Building, which survived the 1974 Xenia tornado • Site of the first successful heart transplant in Ohio |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Barnesville is situated in the unglaciated Appalachian Plateau, characterized by rolling hills and deep valleys. • The area is rich in fossils, including marine invertebrates, fish, and plants from the Pennsylvanian period. Science • The Barnesville meteorite, a 10-pound stony meteorite, crashed near the town in 1846. It is the oldest known meteorite in Ohio. • The Barnesville Oil Field, discovered in 1899, was a major source of petroleum in the early 20th century. Personalities John Glenn:The first American to orbit Earth was born in Cambridge, Ohio, just 10 miles from Barnesville. William McKinley:The 25th President of the United States lived in Barnesville as a young man. Edward \ |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1.Barnesville Pumpkin Festival (Barnesville, OH): Held annually in October, this festival celebrates the region's pumpkin harvest with a variety of events, including a pumpkin carving contest, a pumpkin pie contest, and a pumpkin-themed parade. 2.The Wilds (Cumberland, OH): A 10,000-acre wildlife preserve that offers visitors the opportunity to see exotic animals from around the world, including lions, tigers, elephants, and rhinos. 3.Salt Fork State Park (Lore City, OH): A 2,000-acre park that features a 13-mile lake, hiking trails, camping, and a variety of water sports. |
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