Tipp City, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Tipp City is a city in Miami County
, Ohio
, United States
. The population was 9,689 at the 2010 census. Formerly known as Tippecanoe, and then Tippecanoe City, this town was renamed to Tipp City in 1938 because another town
in Ohio was likewise named Tippecanoe. The Miami Valley city now lies along Interstate 75
near the Interstate 70
interchange, and has a growing downtown restaurant and service economy to complement its rural and residential heritage. Tipp City has been called "a truly exquisite little town" by many visitors.
Tipp City is part of the Dayton
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has an area of 6.2 square miles (16.1 km²). 6.2 square miles (16.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.64%) is water.
of 2000, there were 9,221 people, 3,632 households, and 2,542 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,492.6 people per square mile (576.1/km²). There were 3,799 housing units at an average density of 615.0 per square mile (237.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.54% White, 0.25% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.39% from other races
, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.
There were 3,632 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples
living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $48,675, and the median income for a family was $62,991. Males had a median income of $44,917 versus $27,973 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $24,118. About 3.8% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.
. Its name derives from Presidential candidate William Henry Harrison
's nickname, Tippecanoe, which, in turn, was derived from his heroism at the Battle of Tippecanoe
, November 7, 1811.
The early city was a popular stopping-off point for boatmen traveling along the Miami and Erie Canal. The original downtown purportedly included a large number of bars and a red light district. The now dry canal locks can be seen just east of downtown. As Tippecanoe City grew, it merged with Hyattsville, a contiguous village, located on present-day Hyatt Street.
Development of the railroads in the 1850s and 1860s put the canals out of business and slowed the city's initially rapid growth. Ruins of a repair shop (yard barn) for the old Inter-Urban rail system can still be seen on the outskirts of town.
The development of U.S. Highway 25 (County Road 25-A) and subsequently Interstate 75
brought construction and vibrance back to the town throughout the 20th century.
. Some local controversy exists as to whether the name can or should be reverted to the former Tippecanoe City.
Proponents of the change argue that ZIP code
s obviate the conflict. Tipp City and Tippecanoe are 200 miles apart. Tippecanoe is too small for many Ohio maps and is not even one of the 10 incorporated municipalities of Harrison County. The sparsely populated Harrison County is the 5th smallest of Ohio's 88 counties. Downtown Tipp City businesses that wish to play up the Tippecanoe City 19th century heritage have argued that modern geography and postal methods would alleviate any confusion in reverting to the old name.
On the other hand, residents are used to the name Tipp City. Addresses and signage would have to be changed if renaming were sought. While the city's name was changed long ago, the high school never changed its name; Tippecanoe High School
, is a constant reminder to people in the area of what "Tipp" refers to. Currently, the issue does not seem to matter enough to most residents to prompt political action.
, and includes light manufacturing, small business and family-owned restaurants, serving the local community and travelers along I-75.
system. In this system, the mayor is the ceremonial head, selected by the council from among its members. The Council President is likewise selected and presides over each council meeting. The council chooses a City Manager, who holds administrative authority over the city government. Council members are selected on a nonpartisan, at-large ballot.
provides vocational training to secondary students.
. The Miami County Bike Trail will be a north-south paved trail that will stretch the length of Miami County, allowing bikers, hikers and walkers to follow the path of the Great Miami River and Miami and Erie Canal. Starting at the Shelby county line, it will run south through Piqua, Troy and Tipp City before meeting up with the Montgomery County just south of Tipp City. The Tipp City portion of the trail will consist of three sections:
For more information on the trail construction, visit Miami Valley Trails. For general information, visit the Miami Conservancy District. In addition, there was an article published by the Dayton Daily News
on July 6, 2006 about the trails.
, puts on the Mum Festival, the largest community event of the year, attracting visitors from neighboring towns and cities to the parade and festival grounds. Other community events include Canal Days (the third weekend in May), Independence Day fireworks, Tippecanoe High School "Red Devil" football games. The Miami County Visitors Bureau as well as the Tipp City Visitor's Bureau maintains a list of upcoming special events.
Weekly Record Herald (2010) - Available through subscription as well as an insert in the Sunday edition of the Troy Daily News.
Tippecanoe Gazette (2010) - Available through subscription as well as several retail outlets in Tipp City such as Foodtown, Speedway, Clark's Pharmacy and The Big Robot Game Cafe in Tipp City's historic downtown district.
Online News Resource
TippNews DAILY
is a daily, free online news resource for residents of Tipp City. It is an internet-only publication that features Citizen Journalism
by visiting TippNews DAILY
Internet Radio
Get Social Radio broadcasts over the Public Internet 7x24 and carries local weather, news, sports, syndicated talk shows and music. You can listen in by visiting Get Social Radio online
Public-Access Television
KIT-TV Cable Channel 5 on Time Warner Cable
Media no longer in publication
The Tipp City Independent Voice
ceased publication with the final issue being released on July 22, 2009.
The Tipp City Herald ceased publication in late 2008.
Miami County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 98,868 people, 38,437 households, and 27,943 families residing in the county. The population density was 243 people per square mile . There were 40,554 housing units at an average density of 100 per square mile...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 9,689 at the 2010 census. Formerly known as Tippecanoe, and then Tippecanoe City, this town was renamed to Tipp City in 1938 because another town
Tippecanoe, Ohio
Tippecanoe is an unincorporated community in central Washington Township, Harrison County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44699. It is located along State Route 800.-References:...
in Ohio was likewise named Tippecanoe. The Miami Valley city now lies along Interstate 75
Interstate 75
Interstate 75 is a major north–south Interstate Highway in the Great Lakes and Southeastern regions of the United States. It travels from State Road 826 and State Road 924 in Hialeah, Florida to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, at the Ontario, Canada, border...
near the Interstate 70
Interstate 70
Interstate 70 is an Interstate Highway in the United States that runs from Interstate 15 near Cove Fort, Utah, to a Park and Ride near Baltimore, Maryland. It was the first Interstate Highway project in the United States. I-70 approximately traces the path of U.S. Route 40 east of the Rocky...
interchange, and has a growing downtown restaurant and service economy to complement its rural and residential heritage. Tipp City has been called "a truly exquisite little town" by many visitors.
Tipp City is part of the Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Greater Dayton
The Dayton metropolitan area is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the state of Ohio, behind the largest, Greater Cincinnati, Greater Cleveland, and Greater Columbus.-Definitions:...
.
Geography
Tipp City is located on the Miami River, in Miami county, approximately 10 miles north of Dayton, OH and has direct highway access to I-75. 39°57′50"N 84°11′1"W (39.963876, -84.183704).According to the United States Census Bureau
United 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 city has an area of 6.2 square miles (16.1 km²). 6.2 square miles (16.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.64%) is water.
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 2000, there were 9,221 people, 3,632 households, and 2,542 families residing in the city. 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 1,492.6 people per square mile (576.1/km²). There were 3,799 housing units at an average density of 615.0 per square mile (237.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.54% White, 0.25% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.39% from other races
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...
, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.
There were 3,632 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $48,675, and the median income for a family was $62,991. Males had a median income of $44,917 versus $27,973 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $24,118. About 3.8% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.
History
Tippecanoe City was founded in 1840 along the developing Miami and Erie CanalMiami and Erie Canal
The Miami and Erie Canal was a canal that connected the Ohio River in Cincinnati, Ohio with Lake Erie in Toledo, Ohio. Construction on the canal began in 1825 and was completed in 1845. It consisted of 19 aqueducts, three guard locks, and 103 canal locks. Each lock measured by and they...
. Its name derives from Presidential candidate William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison was the ninth President of the United States , an American military officer and politician, and the first president to die in office. He was 68 years, 23 days old when elected, the oldest president elected until Ronald Reagan in 1980, and last President to be born before the...
's nickname, Tippecanoe, which, in turn, was derived from his heroism at the Battle of Tippecanoe
Battle of Tippecanoe
The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought on November 7, 1811, between United States forces led by Governor William Henry Harrison of the Indiana Territory and Native American warriors associated with the Shawnee leader Tecumseh. Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa were leaders of a confederacy of...
, November 7, 1811.
The early city was a popular stopping-off point for boatmen traveling along the Miami and Erie Canal. The original downtown purportedly included a large number of bars and a red light district. The now dry canal locks can be seen just east of downtown. As Tippecanoe City grew, it merged with Hyattsville, a contiguous village, located on present-day Hyatt Street.
Development of the railroads in the 1850s and 1860s put the canals out of business and slowed the city's initially rapid growth. Ruins of a repair shop (yard barn) for the old Inter-Urban rail system can still be seen on the outskirts of town.
The development of U.S. Highway 25 (County Road 25-A) and subsequently Interstate 75
Interstate 75
Interstate 75 is a major north–south Interstate Highway in the Great Lakes and Southeastern regions of the United States. It travels from State Road 826 and State Road 924 in Hialeah, Florida to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, at the Ontario, Canada, border...
brought construction and vibrance back to the town throughout the 20th century.
History of City Name
The dramatic modern growth of the town has occurred under a new name: Tipp City. The US Postal Service abbreviated the town's name in the 1930s to resolve a conflict with Tippecanoe, OhioTippecanoe, Ohio
Tippecanoe is an unincorporated community in central Washington Township, Harrison County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44699. It is located along State Route 800.-References:...
. Some local controversy exists as to whether the name can or should be reverted to the former Tippecanoe City.
Proponents of the change argue that ZIP code
ZIP Code
ZIP codes are a system of postal codes used by the United States Postal Service since 1963. The term ZIP, an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan, is properly written in capital letters and was chosen to suggest that the mail travels more efficiently, and therefore more quickly, when senders use the...
s obviate the conflict. Tipp City and Tippecanoe are 200 miles apart. Tippecanoe is too small for many Ohio maps and is not even one of the 10 incorporated municipalities of Harrison County. The sparsely populated Harrison County is the 5th smallest of Ohio's 88 counties. Downtown Tipp City businesses that wish to play up the Tippecanoe City 19th century heritage have argued that modern geography and postal methods would alleviate any confusion in reverting to the old name.
On the other hand, residents are used to the name Tipp City. Addresses and signage would have to be changed if renaming were sought. While the city's name was changed long ago, the high school never changed its name; Tippecanoe High School
Tippecanoe High School
Tippecanoe High School is a public high school in Tipp City, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Tipp City Exempted Village Schools district. The mascot of the school is the Red Devil.-Band:...
, is a constant reminder to people in the area of what "Tipp" refers to. Currently, the issue does not seem to matter enough to most residents to prompt political action.
Economics
Tipp City functions as a bedroom community north of DaytonDayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
, and includes light manufacturing, small business and family-owned restaurants, serving the local community and travelers along I-75.
Government
Tipp City uses the council-manager governmentCouncil-manager government
The council–manager government form is one of two predominant forms of municipal government in the United States; the other common form of local government is the mayor-council government form, which characteristically occurs in large cities...
system. In this system, the mayor is the ceremonial head, selected by the council from among its members. The Council President is likewise selected and presides over each council meeting. The council chooses a City Manager, who holds administrative authority over the city government. Council members are selected on a nonpartisan, at-large ballot.
Education
Tipp City Exempted Village Schools serve the city proper and surrounding Monroe Township. The buildings are located on three campuses and serve Kindergarten through 12th grade. The MVCTCMiami Valley Career Technology Center
The Miami Valley Career Technology Center is a career technology school in Clayton, Ohio. It serves Montgomery County and the Greater Dayton Area, as well as surrounding counties such as Darke, Miami, Preble, and Warren...
provides vocational training to secondary students.
- Broadway Elementary School, Grades K-3 (South)
- Nevin Coppock Elementary School, Grades K-3 (North)
- L.T. Ball Intermediate School, Grades 4-5
- Tippecanoe Middle School, Grades 6-8
- Tippecanoe High SchoolTippecanoe High SchoolTippecanoe High School is a public high school in Tipp City, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Tipp City Exempted Village Schools district. The mascot of the school is the Red Devil.-Band:...
, Grades 9-12 - Bethel Local School, Grades K-12
Parks and recreation
Staffed by four full-time employees, the Parks Division is responsible for the maintenance of City Park and Kyle Park as well as eight neighborhood parks and the Nature Center. Park facilities include tennis courts, basketball courts, swimming pool, athletic fields, picnic shelters, playground equipment, nature trails, driving range, batting cages, community canoe livery and boat ramp on the Great Miami River. City Park also is home to a historic structure called the "Roundhouse," a favorite spot for family picnics and reunions. Tipp-Monroe Community Services hosts a summer playground at the Roundhouse for eight weeks, while organizations such as the Mum Festival Committee utilize the facility for their annual events.Tipp City Bike Trail
Currently under construction, the Miami County Bike Trail will be Tipp City's addition to the Buckeye TrailBuckeye Trail
The Buckeye Trail is a 1,444 miles long-distance trail that loops around the state of Ohio. Part of it is on roads and part is on wooded trail...
. The Miami County Bike Trail will be a north-south paved trail that will stretch the length of Miami County, allowing bikers, hikers and walkers to follow the path of the Great Miami River and Miami and Erie Canal. Starting at the Shelby county line, it will run south through Piqua, Troy and Tipp City before meeting up with the Montgomery County just south of Tipp City. The Tipp City portion of the trail will consist of three sections:
- The first stage, which was completed in July 2005, runs from Main Street at the Canal Lock Park, north past the new Aquatic Center, west of the baseball fields, then meanders along the river before ending at the Nature Center on North Third Street.
- A second segment will run north from the Nature Center to the southern end of the Troy Trail, which currently ends about 1/2 mile north of Tipp-Cowlesville Road. This portion of the trail is funded and construction is set to begin in 2007. Monroe Township is the sponsor for this trail section, and the lead agency is Five Rivers MetroparksFive Rivers MetroparksFive Rivers MetroParks is a regional public park system consisting of conservatories and outdoor recreation and education facilities that serve the Dayton metropolitan area. The name Five Rivers MetroParks comes from five major waterways that converge in Dayton. These waterways are the Great Miami...
. The part of uncompleted trail wrapped up construction in the Autumn of 2008 with the Trail partnership with Miami County Park District. The 1/2 mile connector to the Troy Trail was dedicated on October 30, 2008 by local subpolitical jurisdictions attending the ceremonial ribbon-cutting. Media: KIT-channel 5, Tipp City Independent VoiceTipp City Independent VoiceThe Tipp City Independent Voice was a weekly newspaper, serving Tipp City, Ohio as well as Monroe and Bethel townships in Miami County but the newspaper published its final issue on July 22, 2009. The paper was a member of the Ohio Newspaper Association and the Newspaper Association of America.... - A third segment, due to begin construction in 2007-2008, will run south from Main Street, connect with the existing bike trail in Kyle Park, and run south along the eastern side of Canal Road before connecting with the Montgomery County trail at Ross Road. There is currently a parking lot here that allows access and convenient parking to the Montgomery Trail, which runs through Huber Heights, under I-70, and south to Needmore Road. Eventually, the Montgomery Trail will lead to the Triangle Park area in northern Dayton. When these sections are completed, bikers will be able to travel all the way from Tipp City to downtown Dayton via bike path.
For more information on the trail construction, visit Miami Valley Trails. For general information, visit the Miami Conservancy District. In addition, there was an article published by the Dayton Daily News
Dayton Daily News
The Dayton Daily News is a daily newspaper published in Dayton, Ohio. It is owned by Cox Enterprises. In the 2010 Associated Press Society of Ohio newspaper competition that takes place every year, DaytonDailyNews.com was named "the best large-newspaper web site in Ohio".-History:On August 15,...
on July 6, 2006 about the trails.
Culture
The cultural focus of Tipp City is largely based on high school and community-gathering events. In the fourth week of September each year, the city, in partnership with local garden center Spring Hill NurseriesSpring Hill Nurseries
Spring Hill Nurseries is a mail-order garden center based in Tipp City, Ohio. Founded in 1849, Spring Hill Nurseries is one of the oldest gardening companies in the United States. The company specializes in garden plants, garden designs, perennials, shrubs, ground covers and gardening supplies....
, puts on the Mum Festival, the largest community event of the year, attracting visitors from neighboring towns and cities to the parade and festival grounds. Other community events include Canal Days (the third weekend in May), Independence Day fireworks, Tippecanoe High School "Red Devil" football games. The Miami County Visitors Bureau as well as the Tipp City Visitor's Bureau maintains a list of upcoming special events.
Media
NewspapersWeekly Record Herald (2010) - Available through subscription as well as an insert in the Sunday edition of the Troy Daily News.
Tippecanoe Gazette (2010) - Available through subscription as well as several retail outlets in Tipp City such as Foodtown, Speedway, Clark's Pharmacy and The Big Robot Game Cafe in Tipp City's historic downtown district.
Online News Resource
TippNews DAILY
TippNews DAILY
TippNews DAILY is a free, daily news resource, serving Tipp City, Ohio. TippNews DAILY is an internet-only news publication with approximately 1,700 monthly readers and can be found at the web address of History----...
is a daily, free online news resource for residents of Tipp City. It is an internet-only publication that features Citizen Journalism
Citizen journalism
Citizen journalism is the concept of members of the public "playing an active role in the process of collecting, reporting, analyzing and disseminating news and information," according to the seminal 2003 report We Media: How Audiences are Shaping the Future of News and Information...
by visiting TippNews DAILY
Internet Radio
Get Social Radio broadcasts over the Public Internet 7x24 and carries local weather, news, sports, syndicated talk shows and music. You can listen in by visiting Get Social Radio online
Public-Access Television
KIT-TV Cable Channel 5 on Time Warner Cable
Media no longer in publication
The Tipp City Independent Voice
Tipp City Independent Voice
The Tipp City Independent Voice was a weekly newspaper, serving Tipp City, Ohio as well as Monroe and Bethel townships in Miami County but the newspaper published its final issue on July 22, 2009. The paper was a member of the Ohio Newspaper Association and the Newspaper Association of America....
ceased publication with the final issue being released on July 22, 2009.
The Tipp City Herald ceased publication in late 2008.
Presidential Visit
- In response to a letter by local businessman Steve Bruns, United States President George W. BushGeorge W. BushGeorge Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
visited Tipp City for a speech on the Global War on TerrorismWar on TerrorismThe War on Terror is a term commonly applied to an international military campaign led by the United States and the United Kingdom with the support of other North Atlantic Treaty Organisation as well as non-NATO countries...
at Tippecanoe High School on April 19, 2007. The visit was the first to Tipp City by a sitting president, and in honor of this visit, a local street was renamed George W. Bush Parkway.