Geauga County, Ohio
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Geauga County is a county located in the state
of Ohio
, United States
. As of the 2010 census, the population was 93,389. It is named for a Native American
word meaning "raccoon
". The county seat
is Chardon
. In 2008, Forbes Magazine ranked Geauga County as the fourth best place in America to raise a family.
Geauga County is part of the Cleveland
–Elyria
–Mentor
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
, originating from Trumbull County, Ohio
. Geauga County is named after the Native American
word "Sheauga" meaning "raccoon
. In 1808, the size of Geauga County was reduced by the creation of Ashtabula County
and Cuyahoga County
.
The present-day boundaries were established in 1840 following the creation of Lake County
. A disagreement about the location of the county seat began in 1808 when commissioners from Trumbull County
began the process of identifying the seat of justice. Residents in the northern townships wanted the seat in Champion, renamed Painesville, Ohio
in 1832. Residents in southern townships desired a centrally-located county seat and took advantage of a tract of land donated by Peter Chardon Brooks called Chardon, Ohio
. Despite Chardon being selected in 1809, the argument was never really settled. Over the next two decades, population growth in the seven northern townships exceeded the remaining sixteen southern townships, further fueling the disagreement. On January 21, 1840, a petition to create Lake County from seven townships in northern Geauga County and Willoughby Township
from Cuyahoga County were presented to the Ohio House of Representatives. Seabury Ford
presented petitions against its creation. Lake County was established in March 1840 by the Ohio state legislature. As the newly-formed Lake County did not have sufficient territory to meet the requirements for a county, the northern border included submerged land beneath the waters of Lake Erie
.
The first settlement in Geauga, was at Burton, Ohio
in the year 1798, when three families settled there from Connecticut
.
, the county has a total area of 408 square miles (1,056.7 km²).404 square miles (1,046.4 km²) is land and 5 square miles (12.9 km²) (1.13%) is water.
Geauga County receives the most precipitation of any county in northern Ohio, with most of the county receiving over 42 inches annually in an average year, and some parts exceeding 44 inches.
of Geauga County was radically changed by Illinoian and Wisconsinan glaciation
, which is evident in the deranged drainage system
, landscape change, and glacial till
. The headwaters of three watercourses
in the Lake Erie
basin
are located in Geauga County. These include the Cuyahoga River
, Chagrin River
, and Grand River
. Portions of all three are designated Ohio Scenic Rivers.
Point sources of the east branch of the Cuyahoga River
are located in Hambden Township
, Claridon Township
, and Burton Township
,. The point source of the west branch of the Cuyahoga River is near the intersection of Pond and Rapids Roads in Burton Township
.
The point sources of the east branch of the Chagrin River
are at Bass Lake in Munson Township
and the southwest corner of the City of Chardon
. McFarland Creek in Bainbridge Township
, sometimes referred to as Chagrin Falls because of the postal zip code, is a tributary of the Aurora branch of the Chagrin River
.
Point sources of the Grand River
are located in Parkman Township
, Troy Township
, and Swine Creek in Middlefield Township
.
While the majority of waterways in Geauga County are part of the Lake Erie
watershed
, the Silver Creek in Troy Township
is a tributary to the west branch of the Mahoning River
, part of the Ohio River watershed
, the largest tributary to the Mississippi River
. There is another Silver Creek in Geauga County located in Russell Township
, which is a tributary to the east branch of the Chagrin River
.
of 2010, there were 93,389 people, 34,264 households, and 25,654 families residing in the county. The population density
was 231.1 people per square mile (89.3/km²). There were 34,264 occupied housing units at an average density of 84.8 per square mile (32.8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.9% White
, 1.3% Black
or African American
, 0.1% Native American
, 0.6% Asian
, 0.001% Pacific Islander
, 0.3% from other races
, and 0.8% from two or more races.
There were 34,264 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples
living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.50% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.10% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.3 years. For every 100 females there were 96.85 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.72 males.
As of the census
of 2000, 0.59% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 21.7% were of German, 11.0% Italian
, 10.9% Irish
, 10.1% English
, 6.3% Polish and 6.2% American
ancestry according to Census 2000. 89.4% spoke English
, 5.1% German
, 1.5% Pennsylvania Dutch
and 1.0% Spanish
as their first language.
As of the census
of 2000, the median income for a household in the county was $60,200, and the median income for a family was $67,427. Males had a median income of $48,443 versus $30,567 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $27,944. About 2.80% of families and 4.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.10% of those under age 18 and 5.10% of those age 65 or over. The median household income and per capita income were the second highest among Ohio counties after Delaware, and 74th and 79th in the country, respectively.
An official Geauga County Road Map
offers a demand-responsive door-to-door transit system within the County with some out-of-county service. As of 2011, one-way fares for door-to-door service were $6.00, with 50% discounts for the elderly, disabled, or children 6-years to 17-years old. Children 5-years and younger are free. Out-of-county fares are two times the posted in-county fares. Service is provided 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday. Reservations are suggested with at least three days notice, but can be made up to one week in advance. Geauga County Transit
44062. Contact Airport Authority: (440) 632-1884. Greater Geauga County Highway Access & Airport Service Map. The Geauga County Airport call sign is 7G8. It is home to Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 5.
The Geauga County Airport sits on 41-acres purchased by the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce and donated to Geauga County. Ground was broken August 31, 1967 and it was officially opened September 29, 1968. The airport has one 3500' long by 65' wide runway. Runway numbers are 11 on the west end and 29 on the east end. There are two T-hangars, one private hangar, two community hangars, a pilot lounge and restroom facility. The official airport Web site and Airnav Statistics Web site.
The
Geauga County Educational Service Center provides collaborative programs and services for the seven local school districts in Geauga County, leveraging resources to reduce overall costs to each district. The ESC has formed a P-16 bridge initiative whose mission is to create workforce readiness in our youth and adults through substantive partnerships between educators, businesses, community organizations, parents focusing on important transitions experienced at each level. Geauga County P-16 will develop a sustainable process and program to insure its continued success.
In addition, there are five neighboring public school districts that serve portions of Geauga County residents.
. The career center offers a variety of programs in health, education, and hands-on technology.
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of Ohio
Ohio
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, United States
United States
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. As of the 2010 census, the population was 93,389. It is named for a Native American
Indigenous peoples of the Americas
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word meaning "raccoon
Raccoon
Procyon is a genus of nocturnal mammals, comprising three species commonly known as raccoons, in the family Procyonidae. The most familiar species, the common raccoon , is often known simply as "the" raccoon, as the two other raccoon species in the genus are native only to the tropics and are...
". The county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Chardon
Chardon, Ohio
Chardon is a city in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,148 at the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Geauga County.-History:Chardon is named after Peter Chardon Brooks, who donated land to build the historic Chardon Square....
. In 2008, Forbes Magazine ranked Geauga County as the fourth best place in America to raise a family.
Geauga County is part of the Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
–Elyria
Elyria, Ohio
-Community:Elyria has an extensive, although financially burdened, community food pantry and "Hot Meals" program administered through the Second Harvest Food Bank and several churches Elyria is served by Elyria Memorial Hospital.-Recreation and parks:...
–Mentor
Mentor, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 50,278 people, 18,797 households, and 14,229 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,878.2 people per square mile . There were 19,301 housing units at an average density of 721.0 per square mile...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Greater Cleveland
Greater Cleveland is a nickname for the metropolitan area surrounding Cleveland, Ohio and is part of what used to be the Connecticut Western Reserve.Northeast Ohio refers to a similar but substantially larger area as described below...
.
History
Geauga County was founded on March 1, 1806 as the second county in the Connecticut Western ReserveConnecticut Western Reserve
The Connecticut Western Reserve was land claimed by Connecticut from 1662 to 1800 in the Northwest Territory in what is now northeastern Ohio.-History:...
, originating from Trumbull County, Ohio
Trumbull County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 225,116 people, 89,020 households, and 61,690 families residing in the county. The population density was 365 people per square mile . There were 95,117 housing units at an average density of 154 per square mile...
. Geauga County is named after the Native American
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
word "Sheauga" meaning "raccoon
Raccoon
Procyon is a genus of nocturnal mammals, comprising three species commonly known as raccoons, in the family Procyonidae. The most familiar species, the common raccoon , is often known simply as "the" raccoon, as the two other raccoon species in the genus are native only to the tropics and are...
. In 1808, the size of Geauga County was reduced by the creation of Ashtabula County
Ashtabula County, Ohio
Ashtabula County is the northeasternmost county in the state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 101,497, its county seat is Jefferson. The county is named for a Native American word meaning "river of many fish"....
and Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. It is the most populous county in Ohio; as of the 2010 census, the population was 1,280,122. Its county seat is Cleveland. Cuyahoga County is part of Greater Cleveland, a metropolitan area, and Northeast Ohio, a...
.
The present-day boundaries were established in 1840 following the creation of Lake County
Lake County, Ohio
Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 230,041. The county seat is Painesville, and the county name comes from its location on the southern shore of Lake Erie....
. A disagreement about the location of the county seat began in 1808 when commissioners from Trumbull County
Trumbull County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 225,116 people, 89,020 households, and 61,690 families residing in the county. The population density was 365 people per square mile . There were 95,117 housing units at an average density of 154 per square mile...
began the process of identifying the seat of justice. Residents in the northern townships wanted the seat in Champion, renamed Painesville, Ohio
Painesville, Ohio
As of the 2010 Census, there were 19,563 people. As of the census of 2000, there were 17,503 people, 6,525 households, and 4,032 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,928.6 people per square mile . There were 6,933 housing units at an average density of 1,160.0 per square mile...
in 1832. Residents in southern townships desired a centrally-located county seat and took advantage of a tract of land donated by Peter Chardon Brooks called Chardon, Ohio
Chardon, Ohio
Chardon is a city in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,148 at the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Geauga County.-History:Chardon is named after Peter Chardon Brooks, who donated land to build the historic Chardon Square....
. Despite Chardon being selected in 1809, the argument was never really settled. Over the next two decades, population growth in the seven northern townships exceeded the remaining sixteen southern townships, further fueling the disagreement. On January 21, 1840, a petition to create Lake County from seven townships in northern Geauga County and Willoughby Township
Willoughby, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 22,621 people, 10,265 households, and 5,892 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,225.3 people per square mile . There were 10,700 housing units at an average density of 1,052.6 per square mile...
from Cuyahoga County were presented to the Ohio House of Representatives. Seabury Ford
Seabury Ford
Seabury Ford was a Whig politician from Ohio. He served as the 20th Governor of Ohio and the last Whig to do so....
presented petitions against its creation. Lake County was established in March 1840 by the Ohio state legislature. As the newly-formed Lake County did not have sufficient territory to meet the requirements for a county, the northern border included submerged land beneath the waters of Lake Erie
Lake Erie
Lake Erie is the fourth largest lake of the five Great Lakes in North America, and the tenth largest globally. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also has the shortest average water residence time. It is bounded on the north by the...
.
The first settlement in Geauga, was at Burton, Ohio
Burton, Ohio
Burton is a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,450 at the 2000 census.-History:Burton was founded in 1798 and is Geauga County's oldest settlement...
in the year 1798, when three families settled there from Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the county has a total area of 408 square miles (1,056.7 km²).404 square miles (1,046.4 km²) is land and 5 square miles (12.9 km²) (1.13%) is water.
Geauga County receives the most precipitation of any county in northern Ohio, with most of the county receiving over 42 inches annually in an average year, and some parts exceeding 44 inches.
Drainage System
The geographyGeography
Geography is the science that studies the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth. A literal translation would be "to describe or write about the Earth". The first person to use the word "geography" was Eratosthenes...
of Geauga County was radically changed by Illinoian and Wisconsinan glaciation
Wisconsinan glaciation
The Wisconsin Glacial Episode was the most recent major advance of the North American Laurentide ice sheet. Globally, this advance is known as the last glacial period. The Wisconsin glaciation extended from approximately 110,000 to 10,000 years ago, between the Eemian interglacial and the current...
, which is evident in the deranged drainage system
Drainage system (Geomorphology)
In geomorphology, a drainage system is the pattern formed by the streams, rivers, and lakes in a particular drainage basin. They are governed by the topography of the land, whether a particular region is dominated by hard or soft rocks, and the gradient of the land. Geomorphologists and...
, landscape change, and glacial till
Till
thumb|right|Closeup of glacial till. Note that the larger grains in the till are completely surrounded by the matrix of finer material , and this characteristic, known as matrix support, is diagnostic of till....
. The headwaters of three watercourses
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
in the Lake Erie
Lake Erie
Lake Erie is the fourth largest lake of the five Great Lakes in North America, and the tenth largest globally. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also has the shortest average water residence time. It is bounded on the north by the...
basin
Drainage basin
A drainage basin is an extent or an area of land where surface water from rain and melting snow or ice converges to a single point, usually the exit of the basin, where the waters join another waterbody, such as a river, lake, reservoir, estuary, wetland, sea, or ocean...
are located in Geauga County. These include the Cuyahoga River
Cuyahoga River
The Cuyahoga River is located in Northeast Ohio in the United States. Outside of Ohio, the river is most famous for being "the river that caught fire", helping to spur the environmental movement in the late 1960s...
, Chagrin River
Chagrin River
The Chagrin River is located in Northeast Ohio. The river has two branches, the Aurora Branch and East Branch. Its name is believed to stem from what the local Erie Indians used to call it, the "Sha-ga-rin", or "Clear Water". Given the clear flowing nature of especially the East Branch of the...
, and Grand River
Grand River (Ohio)
The Grand River is a tributary of Lake Erie, 102.7 miles long, in northeastern Ohio in the United States. Via Lake Erie, the Niagara River and Lake Ontario, it is part of the watershed of the St. Lawrence River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean...
. Portions of all three are designated Ohio Scenic Rivers.
Point sources of the east branch of the Cuyahoga River
Cuyahoga River
The Cuyahoga River is located in Northeast Ohio in the United States. Outside of Ohio, the river is most famous for being "the river that caught fire", helping to spur the environmental movement in the late 1960s...
are located in Hambden Township
Hambden Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Hambden Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,024 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
, Claridon Township
Claridon Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Claridon Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,173 people in the township, 2,801 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-History:...
, and Burton Township
Burton Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Burton Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,358 people in the township, 2,908 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
,. The point source of the west branch of the Cuyahoga River is near the intersection of Pond and Rapids Roads in Burton Township
Burton Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Burton Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,358 people in the township, 2,908 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
.
The point sources of the east branch of the Chagrin River
Chagrin River
The Chagrin River is located in Northeast Ohio. The river has two branches, the Aurora Branch and East Branch. Its name is believed to stem from what the local Erie Indians used to call it, the "Sha-ga-rin", or "Clear Water". Given the clear flowing nature of especially the East Branch of the...
are at Bass Lake in Munson Township
Munson Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Munson Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 6,450 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the north central part of the county, it borders the following townships and city:...
and the southwest corner of the City of Chardon
Chardon, Ohio
Chardon is a city in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,148 at the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Geauga County.-History:Chardon is named after Peter Chardon Brooks, who donated land to build the historic Chardon Square....
. McFarland Creek in Bainbridge Township
Bainbridge Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Bainbridge Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 10,916 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships and cities:...
, sometimes referred to as Chagrin Falls because of the postal zip code, is a tributary of the Aurora branch of the Chagrin River
Chagrin River
The Chagrin River is located in Northeast Ohio. The river has two branches, the Aurora Branch and East Branch. Its name is believed to stem from what the local Erie Indians used to call it, the "Sha-ga-rin", or "Clear Water". Given the clear flowing nature of especially the East Branch of the...
.
Point sources of the Grand River
Grand River (Ohio)
The Grand River is a tributary of Lake Erie, 102.7 miles long, in northeastern Ohio in the United States. Via Lake Erie, the Niagara River and Lake Ontario, it is part of the watershed of the St. Lawrence River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean...
are located in Parkman Township
Parkman Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Parkman Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,546 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:...
, Troy Township
Troy Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Troy Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,567 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Burton Township - north...
, and Swine Creek in Middlefield Township
Middlefield Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Middlefield Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,418 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships:...
.
While the majority of waterways in Geauga County are part of the Lake Erie
Lake Erie
Lake Erie is the fourth largest lake of the five Great Lakes in North America, and the tenth largest globally. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also has the shortest average water residence time. It is bounded on the north by the...
watershed
Drainage basin
A drainage basin is an extent or an area of land where surface water from rain and melting snow or ice converges to a single point, usually the exit of the basin, where the waters join another waterbody, such as a river, lake, reservoir, estuary, wetland, sea, or ocean...
, the Silver Creek in Troy Township
Troy Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Troy Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,567 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Burton Township - north...
is a tributary to the west branch of the Mahoning River
Mahoning River
The Mahoning River is a river located in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. It joins the Shenango River to form the Beaver River and is part of the Ohio River watershed.- Physical properties :...
, part of the Ohio River watershed
Ohio River
The Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
, the largest tributary to the Mississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
. There is another Silver Creek in Geauga County located in Russell Township
Russell Township, Geauga County, Ohio
Russell Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 5,529 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships and villages:...
, which is a tributary to the east branch of the Chagrin River
Chagrin River
The Chagrin River is located in Northeast Ohio. The river has two branches, the Aurora Branch and East Branch. Its name is believed to stem from what the local Erie Indians used to call it, the "Sha-ga-rin", or "Clear Water". Given the clear flowing nature of especially the East Branch of the...
.
Adjacent counties
- Lake CountyLake County, OhioLake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 230,041. The county seat is Painesville, and the county name comes from its location on the southern shore of Lake Erie....
(north) - Ashtabula CountyAshtabula County, OhioAshtabula County is the northeasternmost county in the state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 101,497, its county seat is Jefferson. The county is named for a Native American word meaning "river of many fish"....
(northeast) - Trumbull CountyTrumbull County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 225,116 people, 89,020 households, and 61,690 families residing in the county. The population density was 365 people per square mile . There were 95,117 housing units at an average density of 154 per square mile...
(southeast) - Portage CountyPortage County, OhioPortage County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 152,061 at the 2000 Census and 161,419 at the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Ravenna. Portage County is named for the portage between the Cuyahoga and Tuscarawas Rivers...
(south) - Cuyahoga CountyCuyahoga County, OhioCuyahoga County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. It is the most populous county in Ohio; as of the 2010 census, the population was 1,280,122. Its county seat is Cleveland. Cuyahoga County is part of Greater Cleveland, a metropolitan area, and Northeast Ohio, a...
(west) - Summit CountySummit County, OhioSummit County is an urban county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, the population was 542,899. In the 2010 Census the population was 541,781. Its county seat is Akron...
(southwest corner)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2010, there were 93,389 people, 34,264 households, and 25,654 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 231.1 people per square mile (89.3/km²). There were 34,264 occupied housing units at an average density of 84.8 per square mile (32.8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.9% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.3% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.1% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.6% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.001% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.3% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.8% from two or more races.
There were 34,264 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.50% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.10% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.3 years. For every 100 females there were 96.85 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.72 males.
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, 0.59% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 21.7% were of German, 11.0% Italian
Italian people
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, 10.9% Irish
Irish people
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, 10.1% English
English people
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, 6.3% Polish and 6.2% American
United States
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ancestry according to Census 2000. 89.4% spoke English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, 5.1% German
German language
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, 1.5% Pennsylvania Dutch
Pennsylvania German language
The Pennsylvania German language is a variety of West Central German possibly spoken by more than 250,000 people in North America...
and 1.0% Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
as their first language.
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, the median income for a household in the county was $60,200, and the median income for a family was $67,427. Males had a median income of $48,443 versus $30,567 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $27,944. About 2.80% of families and 4.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.10% of those under age 18 and 5.10% of those age 65 or over. The median household income and per capita income were the second highest among Ohio counties after Delaware, and 74th and 79th in the country, respectively.
Highest-income counties in the United States
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U.S. Highways
U.S. Route 6U.S. Route 6U.S. Route 6 , also called the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, a name that honors an American Civil War veterans association, is a main route of the U.S. Highway system, running east-northeast from Bishop, California to Provincetown, Massachusetts. Until 1964, it continued south from Bishop to...
Grand Army of the Republic Highway honoring American Civil WarAmerican Civil WarThe American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
Veterans
U.S. Route 322U.S. Route 322U.S. Route 322 is a long, east–west United States Highway, traversing Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The road is a spur of U.S. Route 22 and one of the original highways from 1926...
U.S. Route 422U.S. Route 422U.S. Route 422 is a long spur route of US 22 split into two segments in the U.S. states of Ohio and Pennsylvania. The western spur begins in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, and ends at Ebensburg, Pennsylvania...
State Highways
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 State Route 166Ohio State Route 166 State Route 166 is an east–west state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The western terminus of State Route 166 is at a T-intersection with U.S. Route 6 just over northeast of Chardon...  State Route 168Ohio State Route 168 State Route 168 is north–south state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The southern terminus of State Route 168, which doubles as the southern endpoint of State Route 528, is along State Route 88 at a signalized intersection with U.S. Route 422 in the hamlet of...  State Route 306 |
 State Route 528Ohio State Route 528 State Route 528 is north–south state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus, also the southern terminus of State Route 168, is on State Route 88 at U.S. Route 422 in the village of Parkman, about 6½ miles south of Middlefield, and its northern...  State Route 608 State Route 700Ohio State Route 700 State Route 700 is a long north–south state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. The southern terminus of SR 700 is at SR 88 about south of Hiram... |
State Route 44
State Route 86
State Route 87
State Route 88An official Geauga County Road Map
Public Transportation
The rural nature of Geauga County limits the feasibility of a fixed-route transit system. Instead, Geauga County TransitGeauga County Transit
Geauga County Transit is the transit bus agency serving Geauga County, Ohio. It operates demand-responsive transit buses, including out-of-county service....
offers a demand-responsive door-to-door transit system within the County with some out-of-county service. As of 2011, one-way fares for door-to-door service were $6.00, with 50% discounts for the elderly, disabled, or children 6-years to 17-years old. Children 5-years and younger are free. Out-of-county fares are two times the posted in-county fares. Service is provided 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday. Reservations are suggested with at least three days notice, but can be made up to one week in advance. Geauga County Transit
Airports
Geauga County is home to one public airport located at 15421 Old State Road, Middlefield, OhioMiddlefield, Ohio
Middlefield is a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,233 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Middlefield is located at ....
44062. Contact Airport Authority: (440) 632-1884. Greater Geauga County Highway Access & Airport Service Map. The Geauga County Airport call sign is 7G8. It is home to Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 5.
The Geauga County Airport sits on 41-acres purchased by the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce and donated to Geauga County. Ground was broken August 31, 1967 and it was officially opened September 29, 1968. The airport has one 3500' long by 65' wide runway. Runway numbers are 11 on the west end and 29 on the east end. There are two T-hangars, one private hangar, two community hangars, a pilot lounge and restroom facility. The official airport Web site and Airnav Statistics Web site.
Public School Districts
Geauga County is home to seven public school districts as illustrated in this list of school districts in Ohio.The
Geauga County Educational Service Center provides collaborative programs and services for the seven local school districts in Geauga County, leveraging resources to reduce overall costs to each district. The ESC has formed a P-16 bridge initiative whose mission is to create workforce readiness in our youth and adults through substantive partnerships between educators, businesses, community organizations, parents focusing on important transitions experienced at each level. Geauga County P-16 will develop a sustainable process and program to insure its continued success.
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| Berkshire Local School District | Burton, Ohio Burton, Ohio Burton is a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,450 at the 2000 census.-History:Burton was founded in 1798 and is Geauga County's oldest settlement... |
Burton Township, Burton Village, most of Claridon Township, Troy Township, Welshfield |
| Cardinal Local School District | Middlefield, Ohio Middlefield, Ohio Middlefield is a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,233 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Middlefield is located at .... |
Huntsburg Township, Middlefield Township, Middlefield Village, Parkman Township, small part of Mespotamia (Trumbull County) |
| Chardon Local School District | Chardon, Ohio Chardon, Ohio Chardon is a city in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,148 at the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Geauga County.-History:Chardon is named after Peter Chardon Brooks, who donated land to build the historic Chardon Square.... |
Aquilla Village, Chardon City, Chardon Township, part of Claridon Township, Hambden Township, most of Munson Township, very small part of Concord Township (Lake County) |
| Kenston Local School District | Bainbridge Township, Ohio Bainbridge Township, Geauga County, Ohio Bainbridge Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 10,916 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships and cities:... |
Auburn Township, most of Bainbridge Township |
| Ledgemont Local School District | Thompson, Ohio Thompson Township, Geauga County, Ohio Thompson Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,383 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:... |
Montville Township, Thompson Township, small part Huntsburg Township |
| Newbury Local School District | Newbury, Ohio Newbury Township, Geauga County, Ohio Newbury Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2010 census found 5,537 people in the township.As of the 2000 census, the center of population in Geauga County was located in northeastern Newbury Township, near Oak Tree Trail.-Geography:Located in the... |
Newbury Township |
| West Geauga County Local School District | Chester Township, Ohio Chester Township, Geauga County, Ohio Chester Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 10,968 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships and municipalities:... |
Chester Township, Chesterland, small part of Hunting Valley, part of Munson Township, unincorporated part of Russell Township |
In addition, there are five neighboring public school districts that serve portions of Geauga County residents.
| District | Location | Communities served in Geauga County |
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| Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District | Chagrin Falls, Ohio Chagrin Falls, Ohio Chagrin Falls is a village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is a suburb of Cleveland in the Northeast Ohio region, the 14th largest Combined Statistical Area nationwide. The village was established and has grown around a natural waterfall on the Chagrin River. As of the 2010 census,... and South Russell, Ohio South Russell, Ohio South Russell is a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 4,022 at the 2000 census.-Geography:South Russell is located at .... |
South Russell Village; small parts of Bainbridge and Russell Townships |
| Kirtland Local School District | Kirtland, Ohio Kirtland, Ohio Kirtland is a city in Lake County, Ohio, USA. The population was 6,670 at the 2000 census. Kirtland is famous for being the early headquarters of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Origins of Kirtland:... |
small part of Chardon Township |
| Madison Local School District | Madison, Ohio Madison, Ohio Madison is a village in Lake County, Ohio, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 2,921.-Geography:Madison is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... |
small part of Thompson Township |
| Mentor Exempted Village School District | Mentor, Ohio Mentor, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 50,278 people, 18,797 households, and 14,229 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,878.2 people per square mile . There were 19,301 housing units at an average density of 721.0 per square mile... |
small part of Chardon Township |
| Riverside Local School District | Painesville, Ohio Painesville, Ohio As of the 2010 Census, there were 19,563 people. As of the census of 2000, there were 17,503 people, 6,525 households, and 4,032 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,928.6 people per square mile . There were 6,933 housing units at an average density of 1,160.0 per square mile... |
small part of Chardon Township |
Joint Vocational School District
Taxpayers in six of the seven school districts in Geauga County support a Joint Vocational School District (JVSD) at the Auburn Career Center in Concord Township, OhioConcord Township, Lake County, Ohio
Concord Township is one of the five townships of Lake County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 15,828 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the center of the county, it borders the following townships and municipalities:...
. The career center offers a variety of programs in health, education, and hands-on technology.
Private and Parochial Schools
Geauga County is home to eight private, parochial, and/or specialized schools.| District | Location | Communities served |
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| Agape Christian Academy | Burton Township, Ohio and Troy Township, Ohio Troy Township, Geauga County, Ohio Troy Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,567 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Burton Township - north... |
Accepts applications prior to the start of each school year |
| Hawken School | Gates Mills, Ohio Gates Mills, Ohio Gates Mills is a village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,270 at the 2010 census. Gates Mills is an affluent suburb of Cleveland... |
College preparatory day school: online application, site visit and testing |
| Hershey Montessori Farm School | Huntsburg Township, Ohio Huntsburg Township, Geauga County, Ohio Huntsburg Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,297 people in the township. The township is the home of the Indian Hill Observatory, owned by the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society.... |
parent-owned, and chartered by Ohio Department of Education: application deadline January each year |
| Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin | Munson Township, Ohio Munson Township, Geauga County, Ohio Munson Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 6,450 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the north central part of the county, it borders the following townships and city:... |
Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland: open to 8th grade students who have attended a Catholic elementary school and others who have not |
| Solon/Bainbridge Montessori School of Languages | Bainbridge Township, Ohio Bainbridge Township, Geauga County, Ohio Bainbridge Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 10,916 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships and cities:... |
nonsectarian Montessori School: quarterly enrollment periods |
| Saint Anselm School | Chester Township, Ohio Chester Township, Geauga County, Ohio Chester Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 10,968 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northwestern corner of the county, it borders the following townships and municipalities:... |
Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland K - 8th grade; preschool |
| Saint Helen's School | Newbury, Ohio Newbury Township, Geauga County, Ohio Newbury Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2010 census found 5,537 people in the township.As of the 2000 census, the center of population in Geauga County was located in northeastern Newbury Township, near Oak Tree Trail.-Geography:Located in the... |
Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland K - 8th grade; parishioners and non-parishioners |
| Saint Mary's School | Chardon, Ohio Chardon, Ohio Chardon is a city in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,148 at the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Geauga County.-History:Chardon is named after Peter Chardon Brooks, who donated land to build the historic Chardon Square.... |
Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland preschool - 8th grade; parishioners and non-parishioners |
Higher education
Geauga County is home to one institution of higher learning:- Kent State University - Geauga is located in Burton, OhioBurton, OhioBurton is a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,450 at the 2000 census.-History:Burton was founded in 1798 and is Geauga County's oldest settlement...
. KSU - Geauga is one of seven regional campuses of Kent State UniversityKent State UniversityKent State University is a public research university located in Kent, Ohio, United States. The university has eight campuses around the northeast Ohio region with the main campus in Kent being the largest...
. The 87-acre Burton Township campus was established as an academic center in 1964 and became a regional campus in 1976. As of 2011, more than 2,000 full and part-time students are enrolled. There is no student housing on the Geauga campus. KSU -Geauga offers a variety of academic programs, including certificate programs, Associate's degreeAssociate's degreeAn associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years...
, and Bachelor's degreeBachelor's degreeA bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in business, education, general studies, nursing, science, and technology.
Government
U.S. Representation
Ohio's 14th Congressional DistrictOhio's 14th congressional district
The 14th congressional district of Ohio is currently represented by Representative Steven C. LaTourette. This district sits in the farthest northeast corner of the state, bordering Lake Erie and Pennsylvania....
U.S. SenateUnited States congressional delegations from Ohio
These are complete tables of congressional delegations from Ohio to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives.-United States Senate:-United States House of Representatives:-1803–1813: One seat:...
State Representation
98th Ohio House DistrictOhio House of Representatives
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- Official Web site
18th Ohio Senate
Ohio Senate
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District - Official Web site
Judiciary
U.S. 6th Circuit Court of AppealsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
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- Official Web site
Ohio 11th District Courts of Appeals
Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals
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- Official Web site
Localities
Municipalities
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Chardon, Ohio Chardon is a city in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,148 at the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Geauga County.-History:Chardon is named after Peter Chardon Brooks, who donated land to build the historic Chardon Square.... Hunting Valley, Ohio Hunting Valley is an affluent village located east of Cleveland in Cuyahoga and Geauga counties in the Northeast Ohio region, the 14th largest Combined Statistical Area in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the village population was 705... |
Middlefield, Ohio Middlefield is a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,233 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Middlefield is located at .... South Russell, Ohio South Russell is a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 4,022 at the 2000 census.-Geography:South Russell is located at .... |
Townships
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Hambden Township, Geauga County, Ohio Hambden Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,024 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northern part of the county, it borders the following townships:... Huntsburg Township, Geauga County, Ohio Huntsburg Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,297 people in the township. The township is the home of the Indian Hill Observatory, owned by the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society.... Middlefield Township, Geauga County, Ohio Middlefield Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,418 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships:... Montville Township, Geauga County, Ohio Montville Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,984 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northeastern part of the county, it borders the following townships:... Munson Township, Geauga County, Ohio Munson Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 6,450 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the north central part of the county, it borders the following townships and city:... |
Newbury Township, Geauga County, Ohio Newbury Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2010 census found 5,537 people in the township.As of the 2000 census, the center of population in Geauga County was located in northeastern Newbury Township, near Oak Tree Trail.-Geography:Located in the... Parkman Township, Geauga County, Ohio Parkman Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,546 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:... Russell Township, Geauga County, Ohio Russell Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 5,529 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships and villages:... (Novelty) Thompson Township, Geauga County, Ohio Thompson Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,383 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the northeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships:... Troy Township, Geauga County, Ohio Troy Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 2,567 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the southern part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Burton Township - north... |
Census-designated places
- BainbridgeBainbridge, Geauga County, OhioBainbridge is a census-designated place in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, Bainbridge had a population of 3,417.- History :...
- ChesterlandChesterland, OhioChesterland is a census-designated place in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,646 at the 2000 census. "Chesterland" is also the name by which most of unincorporated Chester Township is known...
Other localities
- East ClaridonEast Claridon, OhioEast Claridon is an unincorporated community in eastern Claridon Township, Geauga County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44033. It lies at the intersection of 322 with State Route 608....
- Materials Park, Ohio
- Montville, OhioMontville, OhioMontville is an unincorporated community in central Montville Township, Geauga County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44064. It lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 6 with State Route 528....
- Parkman, OhioParkman, OhioParkman is a census-designated place in southern Parkman Township, Geauga County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44080. It lies along U.S. Route 422 at its intersection with State Routes 88, 168, and 528.-External links:*...
- Novelty, OhioRussell Township, Geauga County, OhioRussell Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 5,529 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships and villages:...
- WelshfieldWelshfield, OhioWelshfield is an unincorporated community in central Troy Township, Geauga County, Ohio, United States. It lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 422 and State Route 700, 1 mi east of the Cuyahoga River and 3 mi east of the LaDue Reservoir...
Notable People
- Peter HitchcockPeter HitchcockPeter Hitchcock was an attorney, teacher, farmer, soldier, legislator, and jurist. His judicial career included 28 years service on the Ohio Supreme Court, 21 years of them as Chief Justice...
(1781–1853) lawyer, soldier, legislator, judge, Ohio House of RepresentativesOhio House of RepresentativesThe Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio; the other house of the bicameral legislature being the Ohio Senate....
1810 - 1811, Ohio SenateOhio SenateThe Ohio State Senate is the upper house of the Ohio General Assembly, the legislative body for the U.S. state of Ohio. There are 33 State Senators. The state legislature meets in the state capital, Columbus. The President of the Senate presides over the body when in session, and is currently Tom...
1812 - 1815, President of the Ohio Senate 1815, 15th US Congress (March 4, 1817-March 3, 1819), Supreme Court of Ohio as Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court 1821 - 1828, Chief Judge of the Ohio Supreme CourtChief Justice of the Ohio Supreme CourtThe office of Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court was created in 1912 as an elected office with a term of six years. Prior to this, there were Chief Judges. The office is currently held by Maureen O'Connor.-Chief Judges of the Ohio Supreme Court:...
1829 - 1833, Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court 1835 - 1842, Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court 1845 - 1852 - Seabury FordSeabury FordSeabury Ford was a Whig politician from Ohio. He served as the 20th Governor of Ohio and the last Whig to do so....
(1801–1855) nephew of Peter HitchcockPeter HitchcockPeter Hitchcock was an attorney, teacher, farmer, soldier, legislator, and jurist. His judicial career included 28 years service on the Ohio Supreme Court, 21 years of them as Chief Justice...
, lawyer, 20th Governor of Ohio 1849 - 1850 - Albert Gallatin RiddleAlbert G. RiddleAlbert Gallatin Riddle was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Monson, Massachusetts, Riddle moved with his parents to Newbury, in the Western Reserve of Ohio, in 1817. He completed preparatory studies, and then studied law...
(1816–1902) lawyer, educator, 8th prosecuting attorney for Geauga County 1842 - 1848, Ohio House of RepresentativesOhio House of RepresentativesThe Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio; the other house of the bicameral legislature being the Ohio Senate....
1848 - 1850, Thirty-seventh Congress (March 4, 1861-March 3, 1863), assisted in prosecution of John SurrattJohn SurrattJohn Harrison Surratt, Jr. was accused of plotting with John Wilkes Booth to kidnap U.S. president Abraham Lincoln and suspected of involvement in the Abraham Lincoln assassination. His mother Mary Surratt was convicted of conspiracy and hanged by the United States Federal Government...
- an accomplice in the assassination of Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He successfully led his country through a great constitutional, military and moral crisis – the American Civil War – preserving the Union, while ending slavery, and... - General Mortimer LeggettMortimer Dormer LeggettMortimer Dormer Leggett was a lawyer, school administrator, professor, and major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Early life:...
(1821–1896) Civil WarAmerican Civil WarThe American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
general, commander of Volunteer Army of Ohio - Seth Ledyard PhelpsSeth Ledyard PhelpsSeth Ledyard Phelps was an American naval officer, politician, and diplomat. He served with distinction in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War and afterward was appointed president of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia and then as U.S...
(1824–1885) US Navy 1841 - 1875, Lieutenant CommanderLieutenant CommanderLieutenant Commander is a commissioned officer rank in many navies. The rank is superior to a lieutenant and subordinate to a commander...
during American Civil WarAmerican Civil WarThe American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
, President of the District of Columbia Board of Commissioners 1878–1879 - Halbert Eleazer PaineHalbert E. PaineHalbert Eleazer Paine was a lawyer, politician, and general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was a three-term postbellum U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin.-Biography:...
(1826–1905) lawyer, brigadier generalBrigadier general (United States)A brigadier general in the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, is a one-star general officer, with the pay grade of O-7. Brigadier general ranks above a colonel and below major general. Brigadier general is equivalent to the rank of rear admiral in the other uniformed...
and major generalMajor general (United States)In the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force, major general is a two-star general-officer rank, with the pay grade of O-8. Major general ranks above brigadier general and below lieutenant general...
in American Civil WarAmerican Civil WarThe American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
, Thirty-ninth, Fortieth, and Forty-first Congresses (March 4, 1865-March 3, 1871), US Commissioner of Patents 1879 - 1881 - Delos W. Canfield (1828–1900 ) farmer, attorney, real estate, 13th prosecuting attorney of Geauga County 1862–1866; Ohio House of Representatives 1868-69; Common Pleas Judges of the Ninth District 1875-1877, 1885-1900 (his death)
- Charles Martin HallCharles Martin HallCharles Martin Hall was an American inventor, music enthusiast, and chemist. He is best known for his invention in 1886 of an inexpensive method for producing aluminium, which became the first metal to attain widespread use since the prehistoric discovery of iron.-Early years:Charles Martin Hall...
, inventor of modern aluminum production process - Matt HutterMatt HutterMatt Hutter is a retired American stock car driver. He has raced in the NASCAR Busch Series and Craftsman Truck SeriesHutter made his NASCAR debut in 1998, driving the #36 Stanley Tools Pontiac Grand Prix for Team 34 in 15 races. His best finish was a ninth at Talladega Superspeedway, but he was...
, NASCARNASCARThe National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
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See also
- Geauga Park DistrictGeauga County Park DistrictThe Geauga Park District, among the Ohio Metroparks, manages a system of nature preserves scattered throughout Geauga County, Ohio. The network of 18 open parks, other preserves and future parks encompass nearly and includes hundreds of miles of walking, bicycle and horse trails, picnic areas, two...
- Geauga County FairGeauga County FairThe Geauga County Fair is Ohio's oldest continuous county fair and one of the oldest existing agricultural fairs in America. It has been to Ohio every Labor Day weekend. This fair has been around for over 100 hundred years have a lot of events and vendors available...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Geauga County, OhioNational Register of Historic Places listings in Geauga County, OhioThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Geauga County, Ohio.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Geauga County, Ohio, United States...
External links
- Geauga County Government's website
- Geauga County Planning Commission Website on Industrial Parks
- Geauga Park District
- Geauga County Public Library
- OHGENWeb - Geauga County
- Public Utilities Commission of Ohio: Statewide School District Map
- Public Utilities Commission of Ohio: Statewide Zip Code Areas