Granville is a village in Licking County, Ohio, founded by settlers from Granville, Massachusetts, a town of which it now has three times the population. The population was 3,167 at the 2000 census. Granville is home to Denison University. Location in the state of Ohio Formed Seat Newark Area  - Total  - Water 1,783 km² (688 mi²) 5 km² (2 mi²) 0. ... 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. ... Granville, Massachusetts is a town located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. ... Denison University is a private liberal arts and sciences college in Granville, Ohio, approximately 30 miles (50 km) east of Columbus. ...

Geography

Granville is located at 40°4′3″N, 82°30′44″W (40.067520, -82.512316)^GR1. Image File history File links OHMap-doton-Granville. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 10.4 km² (4.0 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. ... 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. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 3,167 people, 1,309 households, and 888 families residing in the village. The population density was 304.9/km² (790.4/mi²). There were 1,384 housing units at an average density of 133.3/km² (345.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.75% White, 0.69% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.01% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% 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. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... 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 1,309 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the village the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $67,689, and the median income for a family was $89,210. Males had a median income of $72,250 versus $46,484 for females. The per capita income for the village was $39,221. About 3.9% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 4.8% 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. ...

Trivia

• Granville is the location of the Alligator Mound, which may be an effigy of the underwater panther of Native American mythology.
• The Homestead at Denison University is one of a few intentional community in the world, and has a focus on environmental sustainability.

Underwater panthers were creatures of Native American mythology, sometimes called Mishipizhiw, Mishipizheu, or Gitche-anahmi-bezheu which translates as Great Lynx, Great underground wildcat, Great under-water wildcat, underwater panther, or even the fabulous night panther. ... Native American mythology includes a number of stories and legends that are mythological. ... The Homestead at Denison University (Granville, Ohio) is a student-run intentional community with a focus on environmental sustainability and voluntary simplicity. ... An intentional community is a planned residential community designed to promote a much higher degree of social interaction than other communities. ... The historic Blue Marble photograph, which helped bring environmentalism to the public eye. ... Sustainability is an attempt to provide the best outcomes for the human and natural environments both now and into the indefinite future. ...

Notable natives and residents

• Hubert Howe Bancroft, an American historian and ethnologist.
• Ernest DeWitt Burton, an American biblical scholar.
• Paul Carpenter, a minor league baseball player.
• Charles Griffin, a Union general in the American Civil War.
• Brian Unger, named one of Entertainment Weekly's "100 Most Creative People in Entertainment" in 1998.
• Willard Warner, a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
• Woody Hayes, a football coach and graduate of Denison University, before leaving to coach at Ohio State University.

Raymond H. "Bompy" Bash 11/16/1895-09/11/74 WW I & WW II Vet. This article needs to be updated. ... Ernest DeWitt Burton (1856–1925) was an American biblical scholar, born in Granville, Ohio. ... The Bible (From Greek βιβλια—biblia, meaning books, which in turn is derived from βυβλος—byblos meaning papyrus, from the ancient Phoenician city of Byblos which exported papyrus) is the sacred scripture of Christianity. ... Paul Calvin Carpenter (1894-08-12 in Granville, Ohio – 1968-03-14 Newark, Ohio) was a minor league baseball player. ... A Class A California League game in San Jose, California (1994) Minor baseball leagues are North American professional baseball leagues that compete at a level below that of Major League Baseball. ... Charles Griffin (December 18, 1825–September 15, 1867) was a Union general in the American Civil War. ... The 21st Michigan Infantry, a company of Shermans veterans. ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... Brian Unger is an American comedian who has guest starred on Reno 911 and occasionally hosts MSNBCs Countdown with Keith Olbermann. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Willard Warner (September 4, 1826–November 23, 1906) was a U.S. senator from the state of Alabama. ... A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ... The 21st Michigan Infantry, a company of Shermans veterans. ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... Wayne Woodrow “Woody” Hayes (February 14, 1913 – March 12, 1987) was a college football coach who is best remembered for his 28-year tenure at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, from 1951-1978. ... Denison University is a private liberal arts and sciences college in Granville, Ohio, approximately 30 miles (50 km) east of Columbus. ... The Ohio State University (OSU) is a coeducational public research university in the U.S. state of Ohio. ...

External links

• Granville, Ohio official website
• Granville Exempted Village School District Website
• Granville, Ohio business listings and community information

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