NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Grove City, Ohio

Grove City, founded in 1852, is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 27,075 at the 2000 census. It is a suburb of Columbus. In 2005, the population was estimated to be 30,892, and Grove City continues to be one of the fastest-growing suburbs of Columbus. Franklin 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 kmÂ²) - 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. ... Housing subdivision near Union, Kentucky, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield Government - Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area - City 212. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield Government - Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area - City 212. ...

History

Grove City traces its beginnings to land grants bestowed upon Revolutionary War veterans General Daniel Morgan and Colonel William Washington. Hugh Grant, Jackson Township’s first white settler, set up a farm on a portion of this land near the turn of the eighteenth century. Adapted from Wikipedias OH county maps by Catbar. ... The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen of her North American colonies. ... Daniel Morgan (July 6, 1736 â€“ July 6, 1802) was an American pioneer, soldier, and United States Representative from Virginia. ... William Washington (February 28, 1752 to March 6, 1810), was a patriotic Southern cavalry officer during the American Revolutionary War, who held a final rank of Brigadier General in the newly created United States after the war. ... Jackson Township may refer to: Jackson Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania Jackson Township, New Jersey Jackson Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania Jackson Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Jackson Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania Jackson Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania Jackson Township, Minnesota Jackson Township, York County, Pennsylvania Jackson Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania Jackson Township, Tioga... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ...

In 1846, William Foster Breck purchased fifteen and a half acres from Grant’s son. In 1852, Breck and a commission of three other men laid out Grove City. This article is about the unit of measure known as the acre. ...

The community’s growth was steady and in March 1866, Grove City became an incorporated village. The first mayoral election was held in May of that year; town doctor Joseph Bulen was elected. 1866 (MDCCCLXVI) is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... In local government, incorporation occurs when municipalities such as cities, towns, townships, villages, and boroughs become self-governing entities under the laws of the state or province in which they are located. ... A mayor (Latin maīor better) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ...

As the twentieth century approached, Grove City solidified its position as a “bedroom community” of Columbus with the completion of the Grove City and Greenlawn Street Railway. Though this railway ceased operations in the late 1920s, proximity to Columbus continued to spur growth and the village became a city on November 16, 1959. (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s The 20th century lasted from 1901 to 2000 in the Gregorian calendar (often from (1900 to 1999 in common usage). ... Nickname: Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield Government - Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area - City 212. ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Geography

Grove City is located at 39°52′41″N, 83°4′41″W (39.878030, -83.078157)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.2 km² (14.0 mi²). 36.1 km² (13.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.07% is water. 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 (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 27,075 people, 10,265 households, and 7,544 families residing in the city. The population density was 749.4/km² (1,941.2/mi²). There were 10,712 housing units at an average density of 296.5/km² (768.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.17% White, 1.54% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males. 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. ... 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. ...

The median income for a household in the city was $52,064, and the median income for a family was $62,059. Males had a median income of $40,599 versus $30,399 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,305. About 3.3% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% 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. ...

Government

Grove City is operated based on a city charter that was originally written in 1958 and later amended in 1982. The charter gives the city's power to a Mayor, City Council and Administrator. Out of the three, the Administrator is the only appointed position, while the other two are elected. Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Crime

Grove City is known as being a working-class, low crime area. Grove City is, according to statistics, the third safest suburb of Columbus, with Dublin and Upper Arlington being the two safer areas. Of the near 30 ZIP Codes that make up metro Columbus, the Grove City ZIP Code, 43123, is the fourth safest. Grove City has had just one murder in the past ten years. WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 53. ... The Upper Arlington Municipal Services Center functions as the seat of city government as well as police headquarters Upper Arlington is a suburban city located in Franklin County, Ohio, on the northwest side of the Columbus metropolitan area. ...

Cultural Features

Trivia

Beulah Park, opened in Grove City, Ohio in 1923. ... Thoroughbred race horses The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known as a race horse. ... Simulcast is a contraction of simultaneous broadcast, and refers to programs or events broadcast across more than one medium at the same time. ...

External links

	v • d • e Municipalities and Communities of Franklin County, Ohio County Seat: Columbus
Cities	Bexley \| Columbus \| Dublin \| Gahanna \| Grandview Heights \| Grove City \| Hilliard \| Pickerington \| Reynoldsburg \| Upper Arlington \| Westerville \| Whitehall \| Worthington Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Ohio_highlighting_Franklin_County. ... Franklin 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 kmÂ²) - 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. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield Government - Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area - City 212. ... Bexley is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield Government - Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area - City 212. ... Motto: Where yesterday meets tomorrow Location of Dublin within Ohio. ... Gahanna is a city located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... Grandview Heights is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. ... Hilliard is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. ... Pickerington is a city in Fairfield county, with a very small portion of land in Franklin county in Ohio. ... Reynoldsburg is a city in Fairfield, Franklin, and Licking counties in Ohio. ... The Upper Arlington Municipal Services Center functions as the seat of city government as well as police headquarters Upper Arlington is a suburban city in Franklin County, Ohio, on the northwest side of the Columbus metropolitan area. ... Westerville is a city in Franklin and Delaware Counties in Ohio. ... Whitehall is a city located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... Worthington is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. ...
Villages	Brice \| Canal Winchester \| Groveport \| Harrisburg \| Lockbourne \| Marble Cliff \| Minerva Park \| New Albany \| Obetz \| \| Riverlea \| Urbancrest \| Valleyview Brice is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio, on the southeast side of the Columbus metropolitan area. ... Canal Winchester is a village located in Fairfield and Franklin counties in Ohio. ... Groveport is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... Harrisburg is a village located in Franklin and Pickaway counties in Ohio. ... Lockbourne is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... Marble Cliff is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... Minerva Park is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... New Albany is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio, northeast of Columbus. ... Obetz is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... Riverlea is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio, just north of Columbus and surrounded by Worthington. ... Urbancrest is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio. ... Valleyview is a village located in Franklin County, Ohio. ...
Townships	Blendon \| Brown \| Clinton \| Franklin \| Hamilton \| Jackson \| Jefferson \| Madison \| Mifflin \| Norwich \| Perry \| Plain \| Pleasant \| Prairie \| Sharon \| Truro \| Washington Blendon Township is a township in Franklin County in the U.S. state of Ohio. ... Brown Township is located in western Franklin County. ... The State of Ohio has 88 counties. ... Franklin Township is located in the southwestern portion of Franklin County. ... Hamilton Township is located in the southeastern portion of Franklin County. ... Jackson Township is located in southern Franklin County. ... Jefferson Township is located in the northeastern portion of Franklin County. ... Madison Township is located in southeastern Franklin County. ... Mifflin Township is Franklin County map with municipal and township labels. ... Norwich Township is located in the northwestern portion of Franklin County. ... Sign indicating Perry Township administrative offices. ... Franklin County map with municipal and township labels. ... Pleasant Township is located in southwest Franklin County. ... Prairie Township is located in western Franklin County. ... Sharon Township is located in northern Franklin County. ... Truro Township is located in eastern Franklin County. ... Washington Township is located in northwestern Franklin County. ...
Census-designated places	Blacklick Estates \| Huber Ridge \| Lake Darby \| Lincoln Village Blacklick Estates is an unincorporated census_designated place located in Franklin County, partly in Madison Township and partly in Truro Township. ... Huber Ridge is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Blendon Township, within Franklin County, Ohio. ... Lake Darby is an unincorporated census-designated place located partly in Brown Township and partly in Prairie Township, within Franklin County, Ohio. ... Lincoln Village is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Prairie Township, within Franklin County, Ohio. ...
Other localities	Amlin \| Blacklick \| New Rome Amlin is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. ... Blacklick, Ohio is a small unincorporated village in Jefferson Township, Franklin County, Ohio. ... New Rome was a small village on the west side of Columbus, Ohio in Franklin County, where it had occupied little more than a three-block stretch of West Broad Street (U.S. Highway 40) since its incorporation in 1947. ...

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