Electricity Rates in Kenton, OH

History of Kenton

Kenton was originally the site of Fort McArthur, erected in 1812 by Colonel Duncan McArthur as one of the forts along the line of General William Hull's march against the British headquarters at Fort Detroit during the War of 1812.In 1845, Kenton was incorporated as a village; it became a city in 1886. The city was named after frontiersman Simon Kenton.The city began as a center for agricultural trade, then in the late 19th century, developed industry common to America of the time. From 1890 to 1952, Kenton was home to the Kenton Hardware Company, manufacturers of locks, cast-iron toys, and the very popular Gene Autry toy cap guns.International Car Company, a manufacturer of rail cabooses, operated in Kenton for many years. In 1975, it was purchased by Paccar, a manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. In 1983, Paccar closed down the business, noting a decrease in demand for rail equipment.The 2001 CSX 8888 incident involving an unmanned freight train ended in Kenton.

Kenton by the Numbers

Population

12,594

Median Age

42 yrs

Median Household Income

$54,325/yr

Median Home Value

$135,700

Homeownership Rate

75%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)