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Pataskala, Ohio

Pataskala is a city in Licking County, Ohio, United States, approximately 19 miles (31 km) east of Columbus.
Population 17,886

Top Events in Pataskala History

1
1850History
Conine had sold most of his land by 1850, and in 1851 he laid out plots for Conine Town.
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1851Infrastructure
== History == Pataskala was laid out in 1851 when the railroad was extended to that point.
3
1852History
A post office has been in operation at Pataskala since 1852.
4
1969Architecture
The current building was dedicated in 1969 at a cost of $119,314.54.
5
1983Culture
Department of Interior in 1983.
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1996History
Pataskala was a small community until 1996, when what was then the village of Pataskala merged with Lima Township, vastly increasing its population and geographic area.
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2000History
Born in New Jersey, the Conines purchased over 2000 acres in Lima Township, permanently settling in the area in 1821.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 14,962 people, 5,588 households, and 4,132 families living in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1850History
Conine had sold most of his land by 1850, and in 1851 he laid out plots for Conine Town.
1851Infrastructure
== History == Pataskala was laid out in 1851 when the railroad was extended to that point.
1852History
A post office has been in operation at Pataskala since 1852.
1969Architecture
The current building was dedicated in 1969 at a cost of $119,314.54.
1983Culture
Department of Interior in 1983.
1996History
Pataskala was a small community until 1996, when what was then the village of Pataskala merged with Lima Township, vastly increasing its population and geographic area.
2000History
Born in New Jersey, the Conines purchased over 2000 acres in Lima Township, permanently settling in the area in 1821.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 14,962 people, 5,588 households, and 4,132 families living in the city.

Did You Know?

1
Pataskala is located in the state of Ohio.
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Pataskala has a population of 17,886 residents.
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The population was 17,886 at the 2020 census.

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