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33-494: Spring Hill may refer to: Places [ edit ] Australia [ edit ] Spring Hill, New South Wales (Orange) , a small town near the city of Orange Spring Hill, New South Wales (Wollongong) , a suburb of the city of Wollongong Spring Hill, Queensland , a suburb of Brisbane Spring Hill, Victoria , County of Talbot United Kingdom [ edit ] Spring Hill, East Cowes , Isle of Wight, formerly home to

66-601: A city Kansas [ edit ] Spring Hill, Kansas , a city Kentucky [ edit ] Spring Hill (Ballardsville, Kentucky) , on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Oldham County, Kentucky Massachusetts [ edit ] Spring Hill (Massachusetts) , a mountain Spring Hill Historic District (Sandwich, Massachusetts) Spring Hill, Somerville, Massachusetts ,

99-607: A doctor in Vermont , became the first woman doctor in the state of Kansas by moving to Spring Hill. She arrived with her adopted son Hiram Eugene, also a doctor, and her husband Amos arrived a few months later. Hiram was killed in January 1862 during the American Civil War after being discovered as a spy for the Union . Also in 1862, Celia divorced her husband, which was very uncommon for

132-468: A female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.17. In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

165-605: A ghost town Virginia [ edit ] Spring Hill (Ivy, Virginia) Spring Hill (Providence Forge, Virginia) Education [ edit ] Spring Hill College , in Mobile, Alabama Spring Hill Elementary School , in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Spring Hill High School (disambiguation) Spring Hill School District (disambiguation) Spring Hill College, part of Moseley School , Birmingham, England Other uses [ edit ] Battle of Spring Hill , during

198-523: A line that must be traveled between Olathe and Paola, I concluded to myself, as there was no one else to conclude with, that this was a good place for a town." – J.B. Hovey, 1857 Hovey served as the communities first postmaster . Also that year, Hovey built the first building in town, the Spring Hill Hotel. The two-story structure, also known as the "Old Traveler's Rest" was located on the highest elevation in town. In January 1859 Celia Ann Dayton,

231-631: A locality in the central Southland region of New Zealand's South Island Springhills, Ohio Tel Aviv , a city whose name means "Spring Hill" Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Spring Hill . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spring_Hill&oldid=1239547073 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

264-613: A lot of damage to the trees and gravestones. The only fatalities in Spring Hill was the Davis Family, including Isam Davis, his wife Barbara, and their daughters Tamara and Pamela (ages five and six). A neighbor reported they were killed trying to leave their home and make it to their station wagon to escape the storm. Their home was completely destroyed by the tornado and their bodies were found close to 207th Street and US 169 Highway (present day Webster Street). Davis Street in Spring Hill

297-429: A neighborhood Spring Hill Historic District (Somerville, Massachusetts) Minnesota [ edit ] Spring Hill, Minnesota , a township Spring Hill Township, Stearns County, Minnesota , a township Missouri [ edit ] Spring Hill, Missouri North Carolina [ edit ] Spring Hill (Raleigh, North Carolina) Ohio [ edit ] Spring Hill (Massillon, Ohio) , on

330-434: A neighborhood Spring Hill Historic District (Mansfield, Connecticut) Florida [ edit ] Spring Hill, Florida Spring Hill, Santa Rosa County, Florida Georgia [ edit ] Spring Hill, Georgia , an unincorporated community Indiana [ edit ] Spring Hill, Indiana , a town Spring Hill, Vigo County, Indiana , a township Iowa [ edit ] Spring Hill, Iowa ,

363-455: A neighborhood, formerly a separate town Spring Hill, Pike County, Alabama , an unincorporated community Spring Hill, Walker County, Alabama , an unincorporated community Arkansas [ edit ] Springhill, Faulkner County, Arkansas , an unincorporated community Spring Hill, Hempstead County, Arkansas , location of Dooley's Ferry Fortifications Historic District Connecticut [ edit ] Spring Hill (Norwalk) ,

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396-652: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Spring Hill, Kansas Spring Hill is a city in Johnson and Miami counties in the U.S. state of Kansas , and part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area . As of the 2020 census , the population of the city was 7,952, and was estimated to be 9,242 in 2022. In 1856, James B. Hovey named the community after a town near Mobile, Alabama . "Being somewhat enthusiastic in my estimation of its future, it having all advantages of timber and water, and on

429-481: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Spring Hill, New South Wales (Orange) Following the failure of Messrs G. & C. Hoskins in 1915 to persuade the New South Wales Government to construct a branch railway from the sidings at Spring Hill to the mines at Cadia where they had agreed to remove the ironstone overlay for processing in

462-610: Is land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km ) is water. As of the 2020 census , there were 7,952 people, 2,763 households, and 2,133 families residing in the city. The population density was 906.7 inhabitants per square mile (350.1/km ). There were 2,386 housing units at an average density of 272.1 per square mile (105.0/km ). The racial makeup was 88.03% (7,000) white , 1.96% (156) black or African-American , 0.41% (33) Native American , 0.69% (55) Asian , 0.03% (2) Pacific Islander , 1.62% (129) from other races , and 7.26% (577) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race

495-623: Is named after the family. Incorporated in 1857, Spring Hill celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2007, honoring its history. Today, many community events occur annually, and include The King of the Hill Barbeque, the Spring Hill Fall Festival, and Hometown Holidays. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 9.46 square miles (24.50 km ), of which, 9.35 square miles (24.22 km )

528-637: The National Register of Historic Places listings in Stark County, Ohio Pennsylvania [ edit ] Spring Hill, Pennsylvania , a census-designated place in Cambria County Spring Hill–City View (Pittsburgh) , a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Tennessee [ edit ] Spring Hill, Tennessee , a town Spring Hill, Gibson County, Tennessee , a community Texas [ edit ] Spring Hill, Bowie County, Texas Spring Hill, Gregg County, Texas ,

561-493: The poverty line , including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over. Today, many community events occur annually in Spring Hill, and include The King of the Hill Barbeque, the Spring Hill Fall Festival, and Hometown Holidays. Also located in Spring Hill is a golf course, Sycamore Ridge, where several of Spring Hill's community organizations and businesses hold golf tournaments. The Johnson County Library includes 13 locations throughout Johnson County, including

594-418: The train depot and tracks. In 1874, the country's economic depression hit Spring Hill. Also that year, swarms of grasshoppers devoured plant life, then moved on to items such as clothes, blankets and shoes. Even leather harnesses, pitch fork handles, and fence posts were not immune to them. As a result, water sources were polluted, and gardens and crops were devastated. Livestock were nearly inedible. In

627-498: The 1920s the Spring Hill Rural High School District was established, and in 1926, the original city jail was constructed by A. H. Starbuck. By the 1950s most of the rural area surrounding Spring Hill also had electricity. In the 1960s Spring Hill's elementary and high school merged due to a state law requiring public schooling for kindergarten through the 12th grade. Spring Hill's growth had nearly stopped by

660-569: The 1980s until community leaders decided to focus on attracting industry to develop there. This strategy drew new residents, followed by increased retail and service businesses. On May 20, 1957, around 7:00 p.m., an F5 tornado, known as the Ruskin Heights tornado , struck Spring Hill and surrounding towns. Elston Steel Factory along with 21 homes and 18 barns were destroyed in the storm, with most damage occurring between Allen and King Street, north of Jackson Street. The cemetery also received

693-641: The American Civil War HM Prison Spring Hill , a men's prison in Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire, England Spring Hill station , a Washington Metro station in Tysons Corner, Virginia, United States See also [ edit ] Spring Hill Cemetery (disambiguation) Spring Hill Fair , an album by Australian band The Go-Betweens Spring Hill Farm (disambiguation) Springhill (disambiguation) Springhills ,

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726-743: The Shedden family United States [ edit ] Alabama [ edit ] Old Spring Hill, Alabama , an unincorporated community in Marengo County Spring Hill, Barbour County, Alabama , an unincorporated community Spring Hill, Butler County, Alabama , an unincorporated community Spring Hill, Choctaw County, Alabama , an unincorporated community Spring Hill, Conecuh County, Alabama , an unincorporated community Spring Hill, Cullman County, Alabama , an unincorporated community Spring Hill, Escambia County, Alabama , an unincorporated community Spring Hill (Mobile, Alabama) ,

759-425: The age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.26. The median age in

792-558: The city was 32.3 years. 32.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 34% were from 25 to 44; 19.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 2,727 people, 973 households, and 747 families residing in the city. The population density was 789.6 inhabitants per square mile (304.9/km ). There were 1,014 housing units at an average density of 293.6 per square mile (113.4/km ). The racial makeup of

825-400: The city was 96.48% White , 0.81% African American , 0.84% Native American , 0.15% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.51% from other races , and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.79% of the population. There were 973 households, out of which 44.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 13.4% had

858-474: The city. The population density was 638.1 inhabitants per square mile (246.4/km ). There were 2,069 housing units at an average density of 242.8 per square mile (93.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White , 1.6% African American , 0.6% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 0.9% from other races , and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population. There were 1,919 households, of which 46.3% had children under

891-615: The ironworks at Lithgow , the company decided to construct a private railway line from the Iron Duke Copper Mine at Cadia to the Great Western Railway at Spring Hill. The line remained until 1945, having enjoyed a renaissance during the Second World War . 33°23′54″S 149°09′08″E  /  33.39833°S 149.15222°E  / -33.39833; 149.15222 This Central West geography article

924-481: The median family income $ 94,920 (+/- $ 11,811). Males had a median income of $ 47,883 (+/- $ 7,073) versus $ 32,025 (+/- $ 2,687) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 38,887 (+/- $ 3,700). Approximately, 6.2% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.4% of those ages 65 or over. As of the 2010 census , there were 5,437 people, 1,919 households, and 1,447 families residing in

957-641: The time period. Celia frequently aided black refugees, and is reported to have been part of the Underground Railroad . In the fall of 1862, Spring Hill avoided Quantrill's Raiders entering the town when a farmer talked to them on their way. He calmly convinced them there were soldiers in town, when there were not. This deterred them from continuing. However, a year later in 1863, the Quantrill Raiders did march on Spring Hill, looting businesses in town and stealing from local farmers. At least one citizen

990-406: Was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 45,052, and the median income for a family was $ 54,375. Males had a median income of $ 36,250 versus $ 24,713 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 19,642. About 3.5% of families and 4.7% of the population were below

1023-411: Was 5.8% (407) of the population. Of the 2,272 households, 44.7% had children under the age of 18; 61.2% were married couples living together; 18.9% had a female householder with no husband present. 13.6% of households consisted of individuals and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.1 and the average family size was 3.3. 27.2% of the population

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1056-403: Was killed. By the 1870s, Spring Hill was growing in population and commerce. However, a railroad to come right through the town wanted to bypass Spring Hill unless it paid $ 15,000 to grade the land there. The residents didn't want to share the costs, and the tracks were moved to approximately a half-mile east of the original town square. The town's businesses then quickly moved to be closer to

1089-436: Was under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 97.3 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $ 85,244 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 10,462) and

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