Bryan is a city in Williams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 8,333 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Williams County^GR6. Williams County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... 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. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Williams County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ...

Geography

Bryan is located at 41°28′22″N, 84°33′7″W (41.472692, -84.551928)^GR1. It is at an altitude of 764 feet above sea level. Adapted from Wikipedias OH county maps by Catbar. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.8 km² (4.6 mi²), all land. The estimated ZIP code population (43506) of Brian is between 15,000 and 16,000 residents. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

History

Bryan was settled in 1840 and incorporated as a village in 1841. It was reincorporated as a city in 1941. In 1950 Bryan had a population of 6,365 people. 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For the movie, see 1941 (film). ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Bryan and Williams County were originally part of Defiance County, with Defiance being the county seat. The county seat was later moved to Bryan, and the county split into Williams and Defiance. Bryan was named the county seat, but not without conflict. The village of Montpelier, Ohio was considered a more centralized location of Williams County. The people of Montpelier petitioned the state, but in the end Bryan was named county seat due to it being more of an industrial and commercial area, and also having a higher population. To this day, many people still argue about the State of Ohio's decision. Defiance County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Defiance is a city located in Defiance County, Ohio. ... Montpelier is a village located in Williams County, Ohio. ...

A strip of Williams County north of Bryan was originally part of a conflict between Ohio and Michigan. Both states wanted to claim the land which also included the Toledo area. Though many a conflict, Ohio was awarded the land and Michigan was given what is now the western Upper Peninsula. This conflict was known as the Toledo War. Nickname: Location in the state of Ohio Coordinates: , Country United States State Ohio County Lucas Founded 1833 Government  - Mayor Carty Finkbeiner (D) Area  - City 84. ... The Upper Peninsula of Michigan, also known as The Upper Peninsula, The U.P. (or The UP), and Above the Bridge by Michiganders, refers to the northern peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Combatants Michigan Territory militia and citizens Ohio militia and citizens Commanders Acting Governor Stevens T. Mason, Militia Brigadier-General Joseph W. Brown Governor Robert Lucas, Militia General John Bell Casualties 1 wounded none The Toledo War (1835–1836; also known as the Ohio-Michigan War) was the largely bloodless outcome...

The Williams County Courthouse (in Bryan's downtown) is a very historical building that was completed in 1888. This almost castle-looking building was the third to sit on the same land that it possesses today.

Bryan also has a unique church history, with many different denominations finding their homes in Bryan. These historic churches include First Baptist Church, Wesley United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and Trinity Lutheran Church among many others each having a unique history in Bryan. 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 · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      Baptist is a term describing individuals belonging... The United Methodist Church is the largest Methodist denomination, and the second-largest Protestant one, in the United States. ... Presbyterianism is part of the Reformed churches family of denominations of Christian Protestantism based on the teachings of John Calvin which traces its institutional roots to the Scottish Reformation, especially as led by John Knox. ... The Lutheran movement is a group of denominations of Protestant Christianity by the original definition. ...

Bryan is the birthplace of 2006 Indianapolis 500 champion, Sam Hornish, Jr. (though he was raised in nearby Defiance, Ohio), and Bob Hartman, founder of Christian rock pioneer group Petra. “Indy 500” redirects here. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Bob Hartman (1997) Robert Hartman (born December 26, 1949, in Byron, Ohio) is a Christian artist, guitarist, writer and songwriter. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Petra, which means rock, massive in Greek, is a Christian Rock band formed in the 1970s. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 8,333 people, 3,528 households, and 2,155 families residing in the city. The population density was 704.0/km² (1,821.7/mi²). There were 3,733 housing units at an average density of 315.4/km² (816.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.23% White, 0.31% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 1.40% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.73% 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). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 3,528 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% 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 2.31 and the average family size was 2.94. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,978, and the median income for a family was $45,965. Males had a median income of $34,641 versus $22,434 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,069. About 3.9% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.9% 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. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Economy

Bryan's manufactures include a diversity of items. However, it is best known for two very famous products made by companies headquartered in the city--Dum Dum suckers made by Spangler Candy Company and the Etch-a-Sketch(now manufactured in China) made by Ohio Art Company. Dum Dum Pop or (Dum Dums) is a ball-shaped candy named by I.C. Bahr, a Sales Manager at the Akron Candy Company in Bellevue, Ohio, in 1924. ... The classic red-and-white Etch A Sketch model The Etch A Sketch is a toy invented in 1959 by Frenchman Arthur Granjean and introduced commercially by the Ohio Art Company in the 1960s. ... The Ohio Art Company is a childrens toy company. ...

Notable Residents

Margaret A. Goodell - Discovered a novel method to isolate adult stem cells. Founding member and director of the STaR Center at Baylor College of Medicine[1].

External links

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	v • d • e Municipalities and Communities of Williams County, Ohio County Seat: Bryan
City	Bryan Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Williams County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... 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. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ...
Villages	Alvordton | Blakeslee | Edgerton | Edon | Holiday City | Montpelier | Pioneer | Stryker | West Unity Alvordton is a village located in Williams County, Ohio. ... Blakeslee is a village located in Williams County, Ohio. ... Edgerton is a village located in Williams County, Ohio. ... Edon is a village located in Williams County, Ohio. ... Holiday City is a village located in Williams County, Ohio. ... Montpelier is a village located in Williams County, Ohio. ... Pioneer is a village located in Williams County, Ohio. ... Stryker is a village located in Williams County, Ohio. ... West Unity is a village in Williams County, Ohio, United States. ...
Townships	Brady | Bridgewater | Center | Florence | Jefferson | Madison | Mill Creek | Northwest | Pulaski | St. Joseph | Springfield | Superior Location of Brady Township in Williams County Brady Township is one of the twelve townships of Williams County, Ohio, United States. ... Location of Bridgewater Township in Williams County Bridgewater Township is one of the twelve townships of Williams County, Ohio, United States. ... Location of Center Township in Williams County Center Township is one of the twelve townships of Williams County, Ohio, United States. ... Location of Florence Township in Williams County Florence Township is one of the twelve townships of Williams County, Ohio, United States. ... Location of Jefferson Twp, Williams Co, Ohio. ... Location of Madison Township in Williams County Madison Township is one of the twelve townships of Williams County, Ohio, United States. ... Location of Mill Creek Township in Williams County Mill Creek Township is one of the twelve townships of Williams County, Ohio, United States. ... Location of Northwest Township in Williams County Northwest Township is one of the twelve townships of Williams County, Ohio, United States. ... Location of Pulaski Township (red) in Williams County, adjacent to the city of Bryan (yellow) Pulaski Township is one of the twelve townships of Williams County, Ohio, United States. ... Location of St. ... Location of Springfield Township in Williams County Springfield Township is one of the twelve townships of Williams County, Ohio, United States. ... Location of Superior Township in Williams County Superior Township is one of the twelve townships of Williams County, Ohio, United States. ...
Other localities	Berlin | Kunkle | Williams Center Berlin is an unincorporated community located in Williams County in the U.S. state of Ohio. ... Kunkle is an unincorporated community in southwestern Madison Township, Williams County, Ohio, United States. ... Williams Center is an unincorporated community in southeastern Center Township, Williams County, Ohio, United States. ...