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Geauga County (Template:IPAc-en Template:Respell) is a county located in the northeast portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 95,397.<ref name="2020 census">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The county seat and largest city is Chardon.<ref name="GR6">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The county is named for an Onondaga or Seneca language word meaning 'raccoon',<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> originally the name of the Grand River. Geauga County is part of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2008, Forbes Magazine ranked Geauga County as the fourth best place in the United States to raise a family.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> About 20% of the counties area (Geauga, Trumbull, Ashtabula and Portage) population is Amish, Template:As of.<ref name=update/>

HistoryEdit

Geauga County is named after the Onondaga word jyo’ä·gak or Seneca jo’ä·ka, both meaning 'raccoon' (originally the name of the Grand River).

After the discovery of the New World, the land that became Geauga County was originally part of the French colony of Canada (New France), which was ceded in 1763 to Great Britain and renamed Province of Quebec. In the late 18th century the land became part of the Connecticut Western Reserve in the Northwest Territory, and then was purchased by the Connecticut Land Company in 1795.

Geauga County was founded on March 1, 1806, as the second county in the Connecticut Western Reserve, originating from Trumbull County, Ohio. In 1808, the size of Geauga County was reduced by the creation of Ashtabula County, Cuyahoga County, and Lake 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.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Residents in the northern townships wanted the seat in Champion, renamed Painesville, Ohio in 1832.<ref name="stith">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> 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.<ref name=stith/> Seabury Ford presented petitions against its creation. Lake County was established in March 1840 by the Ohio 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.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

GeographyEdit

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (2.0%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Drainage systemEdit

The geography 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 in Geauga County. These include the Cuyahoga River, Chagrin River, and Grand River. Portions of all three are designated Ohio Scenic Rivers.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Point sources of the east branch of the Cuyahoga River are in Hambden Township, Claridon Township, and Burton Township.<ref>Template:Cite encyclopedia</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The point source of the west branch of the Cuyahoga River is near the intersection of Pond and Rapids Roads in Burton Township.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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.<ref>Template:Cite encyclopedia</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Point sources of the Grand River are in Parkman Township, Troy Township, and Swine Creek in Middlefield Township.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> There is another Silver Creek in Geauga County in Russell Township, which is a tributary to the east branch of the Chagrin River.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Adjacent countiesEdit

DemographicsEdit

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2000 censusEdit

As of the census of 2010,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> there were 93,389 people, 34,264 households, and 25,654 families residing in the county. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 34,264 occupied housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the county was 97.0% White, 1.4% 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. 88.1% spoke English, 4.6% German, 1.2% Spanish, and 3.3% spoke other West Germanic languages.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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<ref name="GR2">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> of 2000, 0.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race, 26.8% were of German, 15.3% Irish, 14.3% English, 10.8% Italian 7.5% Polish and 5.2% 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<ref name="GR2" /> 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.

2010 censusEdit

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 93,389 people, 34,264 households, and 25,654 families residing in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The population density was Template:Convert. There were 36,574 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert.<ref name="census-density">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 96.9% white, 1.3% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1" /> In terms of ancestry, 27.4% were German, 17.1% were Irish, 13.8% were Italian, 13.8% were English, 8.3% were Polish, 5.5% were Hungarian, and 3.6% were American.<ref name="census-dp2">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Of the 34,264 households, 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 25.1% were non-families, and 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.16. The median age was 43.3 years.<ref name="census-dp1" />

The median income for a household in the county was $89,663 and the median income for a family was $101,780. Males had a median income of $94,863 versus $40,565 for females. The per capita income for the county was $32,735. About 5.0% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Amish settlementEdit

{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} There is a large Amish community founded in 1886 in Geauga County. It is the fourth largest of all Amish settlements with 18,650 people in 132 congregations in 2017.<ref name="update">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 2017 the Amish accounted for 19.8% of Geauga, Trumbull, Ashtabula and Portage counties area population.

ReligionEdit

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Religion 2010 2020
Number % Number %
Christianity 52,788 56.5 67,801 71.6
— Anabaptist Churches 8,870 9.5 9,803 10.3
— Others Evangelical Churches 4,865 5.2 18,533 19.9
— Catholic Church 30,880 33,1 32,469 34.0
— Mainline Protestant Churches 7,738 8.3 6,564 6.9

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185 0.2 432 0.5
Other religions 250 0.3 1,417 1.5
None* 40,601 43,5 27,596 28.9
Total population 93,389 95,397
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PoliticsEdit

Geauga County is a Republican stronghold, having voted Democratic for president only once since 1856, in Lyndon B. Johnson's 1964 landslide, but Franklin D. Roosevelt came within just 220 votes in 1936.

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County officialsEdit

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Party Name Position
style="background-color:Template:Party color" |  R Ralph Spidalieri Commissioner
style="background-color:Template:Party color" |  R Tim Lennon Commissioner
style="background-color:Template:Party color" |  R James Dvorak Commissioner
style="background-color:Template:Party color" |  R Charles Walder Auditor
style="background-color:Template:Party color" |  R Sheila Bevington Clerk of Courts
style="background-color:Template:Party color" |  R Dr. John Urbancic Coroner
style="background-color:Template:Party color" |  R Joseph Cattell Engineer
style="background-color:Template:Party color" |  R James Flaiz Prosecuting Attorney
style="background-color:Template:Party color" |  R Celesta Mullins Recorder
style="background-color:Template:Party color" |  R Scott A. Hildenbrand Sheriff
style="background-color:Template:Party color" |  R Christopher P. Hitchcock Treasurer

TransportationEdit

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An official Geauga County Road Map

Public transportationEdit

The mostly rural nature of Geauga County limits the feasibility of a fixed-route transit system. Instead, Geauga County Transit offers a demand-responsive door-to-door transit system within the county with some out-of-county service. Template:As of, 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

AirportsEdit

{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Geauga County is home to one public airport in Middlefield, Ohio.<ref name="Airport Authority"/> The Geauga County Airport call sign is 7G8. It is home to Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 5.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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.<ref name="Airport Authority">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

EducationEdit

Public school districtsEdit

Geauga County is home to six 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

District Location Communities served
Berkshire Local School District Burton, Ohio Burton Township, Burton Village, most of Claridon Township, Troy Township, Welshfield, Montville and Thompson Townships
Cardinal Local School District Middlefield, Ohio Huntsburg Township, Middlefield Township, Middlefield Village, Parkman Township, small part of Mespotamia (Trumbull County)
Chardon Local School District Chardon, Ohio 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 Auburn Township, most of Bainbridge Township
West Geauga County Local School District Chester Township, Ohio Chester Township, Chesterland, Newbury Township, a small part of Hunting Valley, a part of Munson Township, and an unincorporated part of Russell Township
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Map of public school districts in Geauga County with township boundaries superimposed. Newbury Local School District has since been merged into West Geauga Schools.

In addition, there are five neighboring public school districts that serve portions of Geauga County residents.

District Location Communities served in Geauga County
Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District Chagrin Falls, Ohio and South Russell, Ohio South Russell Village; small parts of Bainbridge and Russell Townships
Kirtland Local School District Kirtland, Ohio small part of Chardon Township
Madison Local School District Madison, Ohio small part of Thompson Township
Mentor Exempted Village School District Mentor, Ohio small part of Chardon Township
Riverside Local School District Painesville, Ohio small part of Chardon Township

Joint Vocational School DistrictEdit

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, Ohio. The career center offers a variety of programs in health, education, and hands-on technology.

Private and parochial schoolsEdit

Geauga County is home to eight private, parochial, and/or specialized schools.

District Location Communities served
Agape Christian Academy Burton Township, Ohio and Troy Township, Ohio Accepts applications prior to the start of each school year
Hawken School Gates Mills, Ohio College preparatory day school: online application, site visit and testing
Hershey Montessori School Huntsburg Township, Ohio Co-ed school and boarding community serving students in 7th-12th grade. Chartered by Ohio Department of Education. New applications accepted year round.
Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Munson Township, Ohio 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 nonsectarian Montessori School: quarterly enrollment periods
Saint Anselm School Chester Township, Ohio Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland K - 8th grade; preschool
Saint Helen's School Newbury, Ohio Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland K - 8th grade; parishioners and non-parishioners
Saint Mary's School Chardon, Ohio Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland preschool - 8th grade; parishioners and non-parishioners
Laurel School Butler Campus Russell Township, Ohio Private K-12 Girls Only School, College Preparatory

Higher educationEdit

Geauga County has one institution of higher learning:

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GovernmentEdit

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Congressional representationEdit

U.S. representationEdit

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State representationEdit

File:Seal of the Ohio House of Representatives.svg 76th Ohio House District File:Seal of the Ohio House of Representatives.svg 99th Ohio House District

File:Seal of the Ohio Senate.svg 18th Ohio Senate District File:Seal of the Ohio Senate.svg 32nd Ohio Senate District

JudiciaryEdit

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Ohio 11th District Courts of Appeals

CommunitiesEdit

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Map of Geauga County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels

CityEdit

VillagesEdit

TownshipsEdit

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Notable peopleEdit

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