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Trotwood, Ohio

Trotwood is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.
Population 23,070

Top Events in Trotwood History

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1854History
== History == Trotwood was originally called Higgins Station, and under the latter name was platted in 1854.
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1901Government
The Village of Trotwood was incorporated in 1901 from portions of Madison Township (the township itself was established in 1809); in 1996 the village and township merged into a ...
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1942History
== In popular culture == Roscoe Filburn, defendant in the 1942 Supreme Court case of Wickard v.
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1968Military
Ward, actor Chris Wright, professional basketball player == See also == Kon-Tiki Theatre (1968–1999) == References == == External links == City website
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1998History
The city is adjacent to the cities of Dayton, Clayton (since Clayton merged with its surrounding Randolph Township in 1998) and Englewood.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 27,420 people, 11,110 households, and 7,343 families living in the city.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 24,431 people, 10,404 households, and 6,408 families living in the city.
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2012History
Larch Tree Golf Course was sold in 2012 and is no longer a golf course.
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2016History
== Tourism and attractions == Trotwood was the home of Hara Arena, where the annual Dayton Hamvention was held, until Hara Arena closed in 2016.
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2019Disaster
On May 27, 2019, Trotwood sustained significant damage from an EF-4 tornado that swept through Dayton area.

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Historical Timeline

1854History
== History == Trotwood was originally called Higgins Station, and under the latter name was platted in 1854.
1901Government
The Village of Trotwood was incorporated in 1901 from portions of Madison Township (the township itself was established in 1809); in 1996 the village and township merged into a ...
1942History
== In popular culture == Roscoe Filburn, defendant in the 1942 Supreme Court case of Wickard v.
1968Military
Ward, actor Chris Wright, professional basketball player == See also == Kon-Tiki Theatre (1968–1999) == References == == External links == City website
1998History
The city is adjacent to the cities of Dayton, Clayton (since Clayton merged with its surrounding Randolph Township in 1998) and Englewood.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 27,420 people, 11,110 households, and 7,343 families living in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 24,431 people, 10,404 households, and 6,408 families living in the city.
2012History
Larch Tree Golf Course was sold in 2012 and is no longer a golf course.
2016History
== Tourism and attractions == Trotwood was the home of Hara Arena, where the annual Dayton Hamvention was held, until Hara Arena closed in 2016.
2019Disaster
On May 27, 2019, Trotwood sustained significant damage from an EF-4 tornado that swept through Dayton area.

Did You Know?

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Trotwood is located in the state of Ohio.
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Trotwood has a population of 23,070 residents.
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The population was 23,070 at the 2020 census.

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Famous People from Trotwood, Ohio

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Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner
Musical Artist · Born Mar 14, 1943 · Died Jan 26, 2013 (age 69)
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Mike McCray
Football Player · Born Aug 3, 1994 · Age 31
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Nicholas Grigsby
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Dave Scott (artist)
Born 1994 · Age 32
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Don Martindale
Football Coach · Born May 19, 1963 · Age 62
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