Jefferson is a village in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,572 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Ashtabula County^GR6. Modern-day Jefferson sports the world's only perambulator museum and a historical complex including several restored 18th century buildings. Joshua Giddings' law office has also been restored as a museum. Annual village events include the Ashtabula County Fair, the Strawberry Festival, Jefferson Days, and the Covered Bridge Festival. Ashtabula County is the northeasternmost county 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. ... Ashtabula County is the northeasternmost county in the state of Ohio. ... For transportation of a baby or toddler there are special vehicles, special car seats, and devices for carrying. ...

History

Jefferson was officially founded by Gideon Granger—U.S. Postmaster General during Thomas Jefferson's administration—in 1803. He envisioned the new settlement as a "Philadelphia of the West," and early plans for the village were based upon the layout of that city. A cabin was erected by Granger's agent in 1804, but the settlement's first permanent residents arrived only in 1805: the Samuel Wilson family. Wilson, misled by land agents, moved to Ohio in late autumn expecting to find a thriving city on Granger's land. Instead, he found a wilderness, broken only by trees emblazoned with Philadelphian street names, marking where future streets would be built. Wilson himself died after two weeks of herculean effort to prepare for the winter, but his family stayed on as the first citizens of Jefferson. Gideon Granger (July 19, 1767–December 31, 1822) was an American political leader. ... The United States Postmaster General is the executive head of the United States Postal Service. ... Thomas Jefferson (13 April 1743 N.S.–4 July 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801–09), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of Republicanism in the United States. ... 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Area    - City 369. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Bands

Well, first of all, Jefferson is the hometown of John Wayne and the Gunslingers, made up of Jacob Hill, Jordan Wetson, Warren Hooper, Kyle Lintala, and their road manager is James Wynn. Rainey Fleming is the advertising manager of the band and one of the strongest supporters, he also sometimes fills in as the band's driver. John Wayne and the Gunslingers are known for their hardcore sound and ageressives live shows. They released "The Dead Heroes EP" in July of 2007.

"Kingsley Aquatic," a solo project lead by Jacob Hill, has more of an Indie-Folk Sound, which attracts more Indie and Folk listeners. Jacob Hill is one of Jefferson's most talented musicians.

Jefferson's two most famous sons were Congressman Joshua Giddings and Senator Benjamin Wade, two prominent Republican abolitionists. In 1831 the two men formed a law practice in Jefferson (which became the county seat of newly-formed Ashtabula County in 1811) and worked together until Giddings was elected to Congress in 1838. Wade successfully ran for the Ohio State Senate in 1837, then won election to the US Senate in 1851. Both were instrumental in the foundation of the Republican Party and defied the "Gag Rule" barring discussion of slavery prior to the American Civil War. Jefferson itself was a hotbed of abolitionism. John Brown spoke in the village, and several of its houses acted as stations on the Underground Railway. During the American Civil War, it trained Union recruits at Fort Giddings, which stood in the village at the current site of the fairgrounds. Joshua Reed Giddings Joshua Reed Giddings (1795-1864) was an American statesman prominent in the anti-slavery conflict. ... Benjamin Franklin Wade (October 27, 1800–March 2, 1878) was a U.S. lawyer. ... Congress in Joint Session. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... A gag rule is a rule that limits or forbids the consideration or discussion of a topic. ... Slave redirects here. ... 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... John Brown John Brown (May 9, 1800 – December 2, 1859) was the first white American abolitionist to advocate and practice insurrection as a means to the abolition of slavery. ... This page refers to urban rail mass transit systems. ... 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...

E.T. Fetch, the first American to drive an automobile from coast to coast, was also a Jefferson resident. In the state of mind that jefferson is a great place to be, it is only because Steven butcher lives there and he is the "coolest dude ever". he is only the coolest dude because he has a band, The Weiner Whackers,(made up of cody magda,steven butcher,tyler thaxton,collin butcher, and Evan Laufenburger). They totally dominated the Foo Fighters in a battle of the bands concert at the jefferson area high school. Karl Benzs Velo model (1894) - entered into the first automobile race An automobile or motor (usually shortened to just car) is a wheeled passenger vehicle that carries its own motor. ...

Geography

Jefferson is located at 41°44′14″N, 80°46′19″W (41.737118, -80.772019)^GR1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias OH county maps by Catbar. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.9 km² (2.3 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. ...

The village's principle watercourse is Mill Creek, an oft-insubstantial trickle which, nevertheless, was significant in the town's industrial development. A dam reigns in this liliputian flood menace, forming a now-redundant village reservoir.

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 3,572 people, 1,357 households, and 933 families residing in the village. The population density was 604.9/km² (1,566.5/mi²). There were 1,425 housing units at an average density of 241.3/km² (625.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.17% White, 1.43% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% 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 1,357 households out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.99. “Spouse” redirects here. ...

In the village the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,883, and the median income for a family was $46,313. Males had a median income of $34,341 versus $25,036 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,371. About 3.9% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 8.0% 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. ...

Notable natives and residents

Platt Rogers Spencer

• Julius C. Burrows, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.
• Theodore Elijah Burton, US Congressmen and US Senator
• Joshua Reed Giddings, American statesman, prominent in the anti-slavery conflict
• Matthew Hatchette, former NFL wide receiver with Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets
• Brandon Lee Hinkle, UFC fighter and two time NCAA Division II wrestling national champion
• Elbert L. Lampson, lieutenant-governor of Ohio and former state senator
• Platt Rogers Spencer, creator of Spencerian penmanship, a popular system of cursive handwriting
• George Van Tassel, UFO enthusiast and religious cult leader
• Benjamin Franklin Wade, lawyer and U.S. Senator, President pro tempore of Senate

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External links

• Village website
• Maps and aerial photos for 41°44′14″N 80°46′19″W / 41.737118, -80.772019Coordinates: 41°44′14″N 80°46′19″W / 41.737118, -80.772019
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Villages	Andover | Geneva-on-the-Lake | Jefferson | North Kingsville | Orwell | Roaming Shores | Rock Creek Andover is a village located in the south-east of Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Geneva-on-the-Lake is a village located in Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... North Kingsville is a village located in Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Orwell is a village located in Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Roaming Shores is a village located in Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Rock Creek is a village located in Ashtabula County, Ohio. ...
Townships	Andover | Ashtabula | Austinburg | Cherry Valley | Colebrook | Denmark | Dorset | Geneva | Harpersfield | Hartsgrove | Jefferson | Kingsville | Lenox | Monroe | Morgan | New Lyme | Orwell | Pierpont | Plymouth | Richmond | Rome | Saybrook | Sheffield | Trumbull | Wayne | Williamsfield | Windsor Map of Ashtabula County, Ohio with municipal and township labels Andover Township is a township located in Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA. Official Ashtabula County website Categories: | | ... Map of Ashtabula County, Ohio with municipal and township labels Ashtabula Township is a township located in northern Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA. Official Ashtabula County website Categories: | | ... Map of Ashtabula County, Ohio with municipal and township labels Austinburg Township is a township located in Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA. Official Ashtabula County website Categories: | | ... Map of Ashtabula County, Ohio with municipal and township labels Cherry Valley Township is a township located in southwest Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA. Official Ashtabula County website Categories: | | ... Map of Ashtabula County, Ohio with municipal and township labels Colebrook Township is a township located in southern Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA. Official Ashtabula County website Categories: | | ... Map of Ashtabula County, Ohio with municipal and township labels. ... Map of Ashtabula County, Ohio with municipal and township labels. ... Map of Ashtabula County, Ohio with municipal and township labels. ... Map of Ashtabula County, Ohio with municipal and township labels. ... Jefferson Township is located in central Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Map of Ashtabula County, Ohio with municipal and township labels. ... Map of Ashtabula County, Ohio with municipal and township labels. ... Map of Ashtabula County, Ohio with municipal and township labels. ... Morgan Township is located in central western Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... New Lyme Township is located in southern central Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Orwell Township is located in southwestern Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Pierpont Township is located in eastern Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Plymouth Township is located in eastern Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Richmond Township is located in eastern Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Rome Township is located in eastern Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Saybrook Township is located in northern Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Sheffield Township is located in eastern Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Trumbull Township is located in western Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Wayne Township is located in eastern Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Williamsfield Township is located in the southeast corner of Ashtabula County, Ohio. ... Windsor Township is located in eastern Ashtabula County, Ohio. ...
Census-designated place	Edgewood Edgewood is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Ashtabula County, Ohio. ...
Other localities	Austinburg | Dorset | Kingsville | Pierpont | Unionville | Williamsfield | Windsor Austinburg is an unincorporated community in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. ... Dorset is an unincorporated community in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. ... Kingsville is an unincorporated community in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. ... Pierpont is an unincorporated community in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. ... Unionville is an unincorporated community in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. ... Williamsfield is an unincorporated community in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. ... Windsor is an unincorporated community in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. ...