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Encyclopedia > St. Clairsville, Ohio

St. Clairsville is a city in Belmont County, Ohio in the United States. It is part of the Wheeling, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 5,057 at the 2000 census. This county seat of Belmont CountyGR6 has been nicknamed "Paradise on the Hill." St. Clairsville was named after Northwest Territory Governor Gen. Arthur St. Clair. [1] Belmont 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. ... Nickname: The Friendly City Location in Ohio County in the State of West Virginia Coordinates: Settled 1769 Established 1806 Incorporated 1836 Mayor Nick Sparachane City Manager Robert Herron Chief of Police Kevin Gessler, Sr. ... In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Belmont County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Portrait of St. ...

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Geography

Location of St. Clairsville, Ohio

St.Clairsville is located at 40°4′46″N, 80°54′5″W (40.079379, -80.901274)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.6 km² (2.2 mi²), all land. Image File history File links OHMap-doton-St. ... 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 censusGR2 of 2000, there were 5,057 people, 2,262 households, and 1,431 families residing in the city. The population density was 908.1/km² (2,354.2/mi²). There were 2,430 housing units at an average density of 436.4/km² (1,131.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.48% White, 3.08% African American, 0.04% Native American, 1.36% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% 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. ... 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 2,262 households out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.78. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 19.8% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.0 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $36,630, and the median income for a family was $47,808. Males had a median income of $40,597 versus $25,229 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,416. About 4.2% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 5.4% 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. ...


City Officials

St. Clairsville City Council

Mayor - Robert Vincenzo


Service Director - Dennis Bigler


Council President - Patricia Bruhn


Finance Director - Jill Lucidi


Director of Law - Al Davies


First Ward Councilman - Jake Olsavaky


Second Ward Councilman - Frank Sabatino


Third Ward Councilman - John Bukmir


Fourth Ward Councilman - Tim Porter


Council-At-Large - James Weisgerber


Council-At-Large - Ginny Favede


Council-At-Large - Richard Reichley


Council Clerk - Kathy Kaluger


Education

St.Clairsville High School
St.Clairsville High School

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St. Clairsville Schools

St. Clairsville is currently home to St. Clairsville High School[2], Middle School, and Elementary School. The St. Clairsville Mascot is the Red Devil. The school system serves grades Pre-K to 12. St. ...


St. Mary's School

St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School

Also located in town, is St. Mary's School which includes grades K-8. St. Mary's School is a feeder school into St. John Central High located in Bellaire. Both schools are of the Roman Catholic Affiliation. Image File history File links Stmarysstc. ... Image File history File links Stmarysstc. ...


Local Colleges

Ohio University Eastern[3]


Belmont Technical College[4]


Attractions

Ohio Valley Mall and the Plaza

These areas include the newly updated Wal-Mart Supercenter. Also set to open is a Panara Bread and two Starbucks. One, currently open inside the mall, and another, that will feature a drivethrough. The Ohio Valley Mall[5] includes stores such as: American Eagle, Fabio's Pizza, Electronics Boutique, Big K-Mart, Sears, JC Penney's, Steve and Barry's University Sportswear, and Kaufmann's. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... Starbucks is the worlds largest multinational chain of coffee shops. ... Sears Holdings Corporation NASDAQ: SHLD is the third largest retailer in the United States, behind Wal-Mart and The Home Depot. ...


Jamboree In the Hills

Located only a few minutes from St. Clairsville is one of the largest country music concerts in the Mid-West. Jamboree in the Hills[6] has been located near St. Clairsville for 30 years as of July 2006, and continues to attract country music fans from all over the United States. It is also the time when accidents due to intoxication are reported to peak. Jamboree In The Hills, also known as the Superbowl of Country Music, is a four-day-long festival of country music held annually in the rolling hills of Morristown Ohio (about 1 1/2 hours west of Pittsburgh) in Belmont County. ...


National Road Bikeway

National Road Bikeway Gazebo
National Road Bikeway Gazebo

Another popular location is St. Clairsville, is the Bike Path as most residents know it, which stretches from the Saginaw Mine entrance, to the Junior Sports Complex, totalling approximately 7.7 miles. The Bike Path is home to a beautiful gazebo, two nature trails, and countless scouts projects. The National Road Bikeway in St. Clairsville is the only bike trail in Ohio with a rail tunnel. Image File history File links Gazebo2002. ... Image File history File links Gazebo2002. ...

The Clarendon Hotel

The Clarendon Hotel
The Clarendon Hotel

The City of St. Clairsville, Ohio owns and intends to redevelop the Clarendon Hotel. Built in 1890, it is one of the oldest continuously operating hotels on the National Road, a National Scenic Byway. Image File history File links Clarendon_Hotel. ... Image File history File links Clarendon_Hotel. ...


The 15,000 S.F. Romanesque Revival building is located within a restored National Historic District. The St. Clairsville area is the retail center of the Wheeling, West Virginia metropolitan statistical area. Hotel occupancy here exceeds the national average. Considerable public sector financial assistance is available. Private sector equity and debt will be required. The community's vision is to create a boutique hotel of 20 rooms and a 110 seat restaurant.


The property is located on the Courthouse Plaza, across from a developing tourism center. Over 12,000 vehicles per day pass the property and I-70's 50,000 VPD are one mile away. Local hotel and restaurant industry sales also surpass national averages.[7]


Famous Natives

Benjamin Lundy (Former Resident and Quaker Anti-Slavery Leader) Benjamin Lundy Benjamin Lundy (January 4, 1789 – August 22, 1839) was an American Quaker abolitionist who established several anti-slavery newspapers and worked for many others. ...


Jeremy Sowers (Current Starting Pitcher for the Cleveland Indians) Jeremy Bryan Sowers (born May 17, 1983 in St. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article is becoming very long. ...


John Jacob Lentz (Founder of the American Insurance Union and former member of Congress)[8]


Tim Spencer (Ohio State running back, coach, member of San Diego Chargers) Tim Spencer was an American football player who played in the National Football League and the United States Football League. ...


Sgt. Sylvester Antolak (Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient)[9]


Area Clubs and Organizations

Noon Rotary Club


Eagles Club


References

Footnotes

External links

  • City of St. Clairsville, Ohio
  • Library
  • Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 40.079379° -80.901274°


 

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