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Avon Lake is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The population was 18,145 at the 2000 census. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias OH county maps by Catbar. ...
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Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area Ranked 34th - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²) - Width 220 miles (355 km) - Length 220 miles (355 km) - % water 8. ...
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Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area Ranked 34th - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²) - Width 220 miles (355 km) - Length 220 miles (355 km) - % water 8. ...
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Avon Lake is located at 41°30′6″N, 82°0′23″W (41.501595, -82.006309).GR1
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.8 km² (11.1 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Avon Lake was designated a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Tree City USA logo Tree City USA is a tree planting and tree care program sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation for cities and towns in the United States. ...
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Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2005, there were 26,496 people, 8,711 households, and 5,133 families residing in the city. The population density was 629.5/km² (1,630.0/mi²). There were 6,934 housing units at an average density of 240.5/km² (622.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.31% White, 3.36% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.96% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.87% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
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Major ethnicities in Avon Lake include German (36.2% of the population,) Irish (22.7%,) English (13.9%,) Italian (11.4%,) Polish (7.3%,) and Slovak (5.3%.)
The median income for a household in the city was $65,988, and the median income for a family was $76,603. Males had a median income of $57,294 versus $32,458 for females. The per capita income for the city was $32,336. About 3.0% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
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General Information Avon Lake is a western suburb of Cleveland located on the shore of Lake Erie between Cleveland and the city of Lorain in northeastern Lorain County. Avon Lake was first settled in 1812 and separated from the Township (now City) of Avon in 1915 to form the Township of Avon Lake. Railroad tracks are the point of division between the two cities. Avon Lake gained city status in 1960 with a population of just under 10,000. Avon Lake's current population is slightly under than 25,000 and is continuing to grow. Avon Lake has four public elementary schools (Eastview, Erieview, Redwood, and Westview), one public intermediate school (Troy), one public middle school (Learwood), one public high school (Avon Lake), and one parochial grade school, Saint Joseph, grades 1-8. Two major routes pass through Avon Lake, US-6 and SR-83. Avon Lake is approximately 2 miles (3 km) north of Interstate 90/SR-2 which is a quick artery to downtown Cleveland. The 55F bus (West Shore Flyer) of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority serves Avon Lake along Lake Road (US 6) during rush hour. Nickname: Motto: Progress & Prosperity Location in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA Coordinates: , Country State County Cuyahoga Founded 1796 Incorporated 1814 (village) 1836 (city) Government - Mayor Frank G. Jackson (D) Area [1] - City 82. ...
Lake Erie (pronounced ) is the eleventh largest lake on Earth[2] and, of the five Great Lakes of North America, it is the fourth largest by surface area, the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume. ...
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Local tourist attractions - Veterans Memorial Park
- John Christ Winery
- Historical Cemetery
- Peter Miller House
- Boat Launch/Fishing Pier
- Troy Hall Monument
- Blue Bucket
Avon Lake is also the home to several bars and taverns. Close Quarters Pub, formerly the Aftermath Pub, is one of the smallest bars in the world. The pub seats about 32 people. It has an entertaining variety of objects including a traveling pelican carving. Downtown Avon Lake, also known as "The Theater District" or "The A.L. Flats", is the home to such watering holes as Tailgators, Johnny Malloys, and The Huddle.
The Press, a weekly newspaper, has been providing local news to residents for over 50 years.
Government Avon Lake is an incorporated municipality of the state of Ohio in northeastern Lorain County approximately 16.3 miles west of Cleveland.
Avon Lake's City Council has seven members: one councilperson from each of the four wards, and three council members at large.
Avon Lake is the home of the Avon Lake Municipal Court that serves Avon Lake, Avon, and Sheffield Village.
Avon Lake's Police Department has 28 full time police officers and five part-time. There are four dispatchers and two support staff. The operation includes a four member detective bureau. Patrol Operations are complimented by five officers trained in bicycle patrol and one supervisor assigned to community policing/crime prevention, as well as a part-time Dog Warden.
The fire department provides a Paramedic Ambulance Service. It also has Hazardous Material handling, confined space, rope rescue and a dive rescue. A full time Fire Prevention Bureau inspects both residential and businesses. The fire department building consists of five garage “bays” which house the two fire pumpers, one aerial ladder truck, one heavy rescue truck, two advanced life support ambulances and several cars and light trucks.
The Avon Lake Community Television (ALC-TV) is a department of the city of Avon Lake. ALC-TV comprises two public access cable channels, government channel 12 and public channel 99. Funding for ALC-TV comes from the franchise fee paid by Time Warner Cable subscribers living in Avon Lake. ALC-TV is broadcast to all homes in Avon Lake who have cable.
The Avon Lake Public Library offers many programs to the public that are made up for all ages. The library has a child play area called Discovery Works.
Recreation Approximately 220 acres (0.9 km²) is designated for parks and playgrounds. Avon Lake operates six community parks; Bleser Park, Miller Road Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Weiss Field, Avon Lake/Bay Village Park, and Bicentennial Park. Five neighborhood parks managed by the city are; Belle Road Park, Inwood Park, Overlook Park, Resatar Park, and Sunset Park. The city also operates the Ellen Trivanovich Municipal Pool built in 1962. The pool is 10,000 sq ft (1,000 m²). in size, consisting of 3 rectangles, each 60 ft. by 120 ft., excluding the baby pool.
Churches Avon Lake has two Baptist, two Roman Catholic, one Presbyterian, one Assembly of God, one United Church of Christ, one United Methodist, one Evangelical Lutheran, and one Christian Science church. Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Coptic Orthodox Pope · Roman Catholic Pope Archbishop of Canterbury · Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box: Baptist...
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Notable Natives and Residents Braylon Edwards Braylon Jamel Edwards (born February 21, 1983 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. His father, Stanley, played football at the University of Michigan (1977-1981) and with the Houston Oilers (1982-1986) and Detroit Lions (1987). ...
Brady Quinn Brayden Tyler Brady Quinn (born October 27, 1984, Columbus, Ohio) to Robin and Ty Quinn. ...
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County seat: Elyria | | Cities | Amherst | Avon | Avon Lake | Elyria | Lorain | North Ridgeville | Oberlin | Sheffield Lake | Vermilion Lake Erie (pronounced ) is the eleventh largest lake on Earth[2] and, of the five Great Lakes of North America, it is the fourth largest by surface area, the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume. ...
Sheffield Lake is a city located in Lorain County, Ohio. ...
Sheffield is a village located in Lorain County, Ohio. ...
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Avon is a city located in Lorain County, Ohio. ...
Location in Ohio Coordinates: , Country State County Cuyahoga Dover Township first settled 1810 [2] Dover Village incorporated 1911 [2] City of Westlake incorporated 1957 [2] Government - Mayor-council Dennis M. Clough [1] - Mayor Area - City 15. ...
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Lorain County is a county located in the northeastern region state of Ohio, United States, and is considered to be a part of what is locally referred to as Greater Cleveland. ...
Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area Ranked 34th - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²) - Width 220 miles (355 km) - Length 220 miles (355 km) - % water 8. ...
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Amherst is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. ...
Avon is a city located in Lorain County, Ohio. ...
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Location within the state of Ohio Coordinates: , Country State County Lorain Founded 1807 Government - Mayor John Romoser (R) Area - City 24. ...
North Ridgeville is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. ...
Oberlin is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, to the south and west of Cleveland. ...
Sheffield Lake is a city located in Lorain County, Ohio. ...
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| | Villages | Grafton | Kipton | LaGrange | Rochester | Sheffield | South Amherst | Wellington Grafton is a village located in Lorain County, Ohio. ...
Kipton is a village located in Lorain County, Ohio. ...
Lagrange is a village located in Lorain County, Ohio. ...
Rochester is a village located in Lorain County, Ohio. ...
Sheffield is a village located in Lorain County, Ohio. ...
South Amherst is a village located in Lorain County, Ohio. ...
Wellington is a village located in Lorain County, Ohio. ...
| | Townships | Amherst | Brighton | Brownhelm | Camden | Carlisle | Columbia | Eaton | Elyria | Grafton | Henrietta | Huntington | LaGrange | New Russia | Penfield | Pittsfield | Rochester | Sheffield | Wellington Amherst Township, Lorain County, Ohio Amherst Township is one of 18 townships within Lorain County, Ohio, located in the northern part of the county. ...
Map of Lorain County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels Brighton Township is a township located in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. Lorain County website Categories: | | ...
Map of Lorain County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels Brownhelm Township is a township located in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. Brownhelm Township website Lorain County website Categories: | | ...
Map of Lorain County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels Camden Township is a township located in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. Lorain County website Categories: | | ...
Map of Lorain County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels Carlisle Township (established in 1822) is a township located in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. Carlisle Township website Lorain County website Categories: | | ...
Map of Lorain County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels Eaton Township is a township located in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. Lorain County website Categories: | | ...
Map of Lorain County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels Elyria Township is a township located in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. Lorain County website Categories: | | ...
Map of Lorain County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels Grafton Township is a township located in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. Lorain County website Categories: | | ...
Map of Lorain County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels Henrietta Township is a township located in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. Lorain County website Categories: | | ...
Map of Lorain County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels Huntington Township is a township located in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. Lorain County website Categories: | | ...
Map of Lorain County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels LaGrange Township is a township located in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. LaGrange Township website Lorain County website Categories: | | ...
Map of Lorain County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels New Russia Township is a township located in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. Lorain County website Categories: | | ...
Map of Lorain County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels Penfield Township is a township located in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. Lorain County website Categories: | | ...
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Map of Lorain County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels Rochester Township is one of eighteen townships located in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. Lorain County website Categories: | | ...
Municipalities of Lorain County, Ohio Sheffield Township is one of the eighteen townships of Lorain County, Ohio, United States. ...
Map of Lorain County, Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels Wellington Township is a township located in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. Lorain County website Categories: | | ...
| | Census-designated place | Eaton Estates Eaton Estates is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Lorain County, Ohio, USA. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 1,409. ...
| | Other locality | Brentwood Lake Brentwood Lake is an unincorporated community in far eastern Carlisle Township, Lorain County, Ohio, United States. ...
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