Crooksville, Ohio, offers small town charm with close proximity to the convenience of the small city of Zanesville. Eagle Sticks Golf Club, an 18-hole course, is just 10 miles away, while Jaycee Golf Course, also in Zanesville, offers a more than 6,000-yard-long layout.
History
Crooksville was established in 1874 by the U.S. Postal Service after it was requested to do so by Jacob Reed and Joseph Crooks.
Location
Columbus, Ohio, home of the Ohio State University Buckeyes, is just 50 miles from Crooksville.
Crooksville is located off of State Route 93 in Perry County, Ohio. The nearest large city is Columbus, Ohio, located 50 miles northwest.
Population
The average resident of Crooksville is a 33 year old female.
As of 2008, Crooksville had a population of only about 3,000 people, with 52.9 percent being female. The average Crooksville resident is 33 years old.
Industry
The most popular career industries in Crooksville are non-metallic mineral products and construction for men, according to surveys conducted in 2008. The most popular vocations for women were in health care and transportation equipment.
Education
Crooksville Elementary School serves grades K-5.
Crooksville is home to Crooksville High School, housing about 350 students in 2008. The elementary school provided for about 500 students in 2008, while the middle school had fewer than 300 students.
About The Author
Having started at a young age, Michelle McRoberts has been writing since 1989. While mostly ghostwriting, she has been published on eHow. McRoberts is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and mass communication at Ashford University.
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