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Chardon, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| - Land | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation GR3 | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 5,156 |
| - Density | 1,120.1/sq mi (432.5/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 44024 |
| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-13554GR2 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1056789GR3 |
Chardon is a city in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,156 at the 2000 census. The square area caught fire and burned down in the late 1800s in the devastating Chardon fire. It is the county seat of Geauga CountyGR6.
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Chardon is named after Peter Chardon Brooks, who donated land to build the historic Chardon Square.[citation needed] It is known for its annual Maple Festival which celebrates the maple syrup industry in the area, usually after Easter. The festival has taken place the weekend after Easter for generations.[citation needed] Chardon has an active performance art community including work done by the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, housed in the renovated Geauga theater building, which used to house an old movie theater.[citation needed] Chardon features a large number of golf courses in the area, including the 60th ranked course in the country Sand Ridge Golf Club.[citation needed] Chardon also has an abundance of park space. Due largely to the area's wide variety of weather conditions, citizens in the area can enjoy a wide variety of hobbies throughout the year.
Chardon is located at (41.579182, -81.204440)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.6 square miles (11.9 km²), of which, 4.6 square miles (11.9 km²) of it is land and 0.22% is water.
With an average annual snowfall of 106 inches (269 cm),[1] Chardon is notable for its location in the "heart of the snowbelt" of northeast Ohio. In 1996, an early winter (October) storm dropped over 60 inches of lake-effect snow in the city over a period of six days.[3][4] Governor George Voinovich declared a state of emergency as a result, and the Ohio National Guard was brought in to assist with the cleanup[2].
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 5,156 people, 2,147 households, and 1,344 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,120.1 people per square mile (432.8/km²). There were 2,271 housing units at an average density of 493.3/sq mi (190.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.77% White, 0.43% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.
There were 2,147 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $46,074, and the median income for a family was $57,845. Males had a median income of $44,071 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,845. About 1.3% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.6% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.
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In 1868, a massive fire totally destroyed what is now known as Chardon Square. The fire originated in the Parlin and Parkin's grocery store, and spread rapidly. By the time the fire was contained, the courthouse, post office, and many stores on the square were destroyed. Damage was estimated at around $120,000. Chardon Square was quickly rebuilt following the fire. A new courthouse, which still stands today, was completed in 1869. Many other buildings that were constructed after the fire also still exist today.
- ^ Schmidlin, Thomas W. (September 1989). "Climatic Summary of Snowfall and Snow Depth in the Ohio Snowbelt at Chardon". The Ohio Journal of Science 89 (4): 101-108. ISSN 0030-0950. Retrieved on 2006-10-05.
- ^ Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, November 14, 1996[1].
- ^ National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, Distinguished Member Leroy P. Kemp Jr.. Retrieved on 2006-11-13.
- City homepage Official Site
- Chardon Local Schools
- Chardon Fire Department
- Chardon, Ohio is at coordinates Coordinates:
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