Electricity in Yellow Springs, OH

History of Yellow Springs

In 1825, the village was founded by William Mills and approximately 100 families, followers of Robert Owen, who wanted to emulate the utopian community at New Harmony, Indiana. The village was named after nearby natural springs with waters high in iron content. The communitarian efforts dissolved due to internal conflicts.The completion of the Little Miami Railroad in 1846 brought increased commerce, inhabitants, and tourism to this area of Greene County. Many regular visitors of the 19th century came for the springs, as these were believed to have medicinal benefits. The village of Yellow Springs was incorporated in 1856.Antioch College was founded in 1850 by the Christian Connection, and began operating in 1853 with the distinguished scholar Horace Mann as its first president.In 1920, Arthur E. Morgan became president of Antioch College; he was known for his innovations and implemented a much-imitated work-study program for students. An engineer by training, Morgan left Antioch to become head of the Tennessee Valley Authority during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration. Upon his return to Yellow Springs, Morgan was a key leader of Quaker intentional community developments in Ohio and North Carolina.In 1926, the Antioch Company was founded by two then-current Antioch College students as "The Antioch Bookplate Company".

Yellow Springs by the Numbers

Population

5,174

Median Age

54.1 yrs

Median Household Income

$85,691/yr

Median Home Value

$287,900

Homeownership Rate

72%

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