Sabina is a village in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village had a total population of 2,499.

History

The town of Sabina was laid out by Warren Sabin, after whom it was named, in 1830, on land originally entered by P. Neville. The original plat of the town was recorded on December 6, 1830, and contained thirty-seven lots. By 1833, Sabina contained two stores and two taverns.

In 1859, the town was incorporated, and M. Morris appointed Mayor.

A group of archaeological sites known as the Beam Farm Woodland Archaeological District is located along Stone Road near the village. Once inhabited by Adenan and Hopewellian peoples, the district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

Sabina is located along Routes 22 and 3 about ten miles east of Wilmington, the county seat. It is also located within an hour's drive of the Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati metro areas.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

Sabina is located 31 miles south of Springfield and 47 miles southwest of Columbus.

Parks

Sabina contains 2 parks within its boundaries. Clinton-Fayette Friendship Trail starts at Melvin road and continues through Sabina ending at Borum RD. There is parking at Melvin, Reesville, Sabina park and at Borum road.

The Sabina Park contains a shelter house with handicap accessible seating, playground equipment, and a walking path. There is a connecting path over a footbridge to the Richland Township park.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,564 people, 1,028 households, and 676 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 1,160 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 97.0% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 1,028 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the village was 38.5 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census

Notable people

  • Mike Carey, U.S. representative for Ohio
  • Don DeVoe, college basketball coach
  • John A. T. Hull, U.S. representative from Iowa
  • Sarah Doan La Fetra, temperance worker

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File:Sabina1.JPG|Sabina corporation limit sign

File:Sabina2.JPG|Looking south on North Howard Street (Ohio State Route 729) in Sabina

File:Silk City Diner 4655 in Sabina.jpg|Kim's Classic Diner, a village landmark

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References

  • Village website
  • Sabina Public Library
  • Sabina Police Department
  • Sabina Historical Society