Tipp City, Ohio
Location of Tipp City, Ohio
Coordinates: 39°57′50″N 84°11′1″W / 39.96389, -84.18361
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Miami
Area
- Total	6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
- Land	6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
- Water	0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Elevation GR3	827 ft (252 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	9,221
- Density	1,492.6/sq mi (576.3/km²)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	45371
Area code(s)	937
FIPS code	39-76876GR2
GNIS feature ID	1061692GR3

Tipp City is a city in Miami County, Ohio, United States. The population was 9,221 at the 2000 census. Formerly known as Tippecanoe, and then Tippecanoe City, this town was renamed to Tipp City in 1938 because another town in Ohio was likewise named Tippecanoe. The Miami Valley town now lies along Interstate 75 near the Interstate 70 interchange, and has a growing downtown restaurant and service economy to complement its rural and residential heritage. Adapted from Wikipedias OH county maps by Catbar. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Listed are the 88 counties of the state of Ohio. ... Miami County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... 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. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... 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. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Metronome, a public art installation showing the time in New York City The Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Mr. ... Area code 937 is the telephone area code serving the state of Ohio. ... Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the U.S. Federal government for use by all (non-military) government agencies and by government contractors. ... GNIS (The Geographic Names Information System) contains name and locative information about almost two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its Territories. ... Miami County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... 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. ... The Miami Valley collectively refers to the Great Miami River and its surrounding territory in southwest Ohio. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Interstate 70 (abbreviated I-70) is a long interstate highway in the United States that runs from Interstate 15 about a mile from Cove Fort, Utah to a Park and Ride in Baltimore, Maryland. ...

Geography

Tipp City is located on the Miami River, in Miami county, approximately 10 miles north of Dayton, OH and has direct highway access to I-75. 39°57′50″N, 84°11′1″W (39.963876, -84.183704)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 16.1 km² (6.2 mi²). 16.0 km² (6.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.64%) 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 (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 9,221 people, 3,632 households, and 2,542 families residing in the city. The population density was 576.1/km² (1,492.6/mi²). There were 3,799 housing units at an average density of 237.3/km² (615.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.54% White, 0.25% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... 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 3,632 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.02. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,675, and the median income for a family was $62,991. Males had a median income of $44,917 versus $27,973 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,118. About 3.8% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 2.4% 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. ...

History

Tippecanoe City was founded in 1840, along the developing Miami and Erie Canal. Its name derives from Presidential candidate William Henry Harrison's nickname, Tippecanoe, which derived from his heroism at the Battle of Tippecanoe, November 7, 1811. Image:Ohiocanalmap. ... William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773 – April 4, 1841) was an American military leader, politician, and the ninth President of the United States. ... This is a list of nicknames of each President of the United States. ...

The early city was a popular stopping-off point for the boatmen. The original downtown included a large number of bars and a red light district. The now dry canal locks can be seen just East of downtown. As Tippecanoe City grew, it merged with Hyattsville, a contemporaneous village located on Hyatt Street. Cowlesville and Ginghamsburg are other villages in Monroe township that may be likewise annexed in the future.

Development of the railroads in the 1850's and 1860's put the canals out of business and slowed the city's initially rapid growth. Ruins of a repair shop (yard barn) for the old Inter-Urban rail system can still be seen on the outskirts of town.

The development of U.S. Highway 25 (County Road 25-A) and subsequently Interstate 75 brought construction and vibrance back to the town. U.S. Highway 25 is a north-south US highway in the eastern United States of America that now connects Cincinnati, Ohio at the Ohio River to Brunswick, Georgia near the Atlantic Ocean. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Naming Controversy

The dramatic modern growth of the town has occurred under a new name: Tipp City. The US Postal Service abbreviated the town's name in the 1930s to resolve a conflict with Tippecanoe, Ohio. Some local controversy exists as to whether the name can or should be reverted to the former Tippecanoe City. Tippecanoe is an unincorporated community in central Washington Township, Harrison County, Ohio, United States. ...

Proponents of the change argue that ZIP codes obviate the conflict. The two Tippecanoes are 200 miles apart. Tippecanoe, Ohio is too small for many Ohio maps and is not one of the 10 incorporated municipalities of Harrison County. The poorly populated Harrison County is similar in size to the Tipp City School District, which makes it Ohio's 5th smallest of 88 counties. Downtown businesses that wish to play up the Tippecanoe City 19th century heritage see little confusion in naming. Mr. ... Tippecanoe is an unincorporated community in central Washington Township, Harrison County, Ohio, United States. ... Harrison County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Harrison County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ...

On the other hand, residents are used to the name Tipp City. Addresses and signage would have to be changed if renaming were sought. The high school name is a constant reminder to people in the area of what Tipp used to mean. It is likely that "Tipp" would continue to be used colloquially even after a prospective changeover. Currently, the issue does not seem to matter enough to most residents to prompt political action.

Economics

Tipp City functions as a bedroom community north of Dayton. Tipp's economy is alive and well. Tipp City is noted for it's original, family owned and operated restaurants: Coldwater Cafe is famous for it's amazing cuisine and homey atmosphere. Hinders Bar and Grill has frquently been voted as having some of the best chicken wings in the Dayton area. Harrison's is a relatively new restaurant that was put in place of the now defunct Patty's, and has been a great addition to the downtown area. Chin's Ginger Grill provides people with traditional Chinese food. Tipp O' The Town is famous for it's "all you can eat" fish Fridays. Sam and Ethel's provides a down to earth style breakfast for the local regulars. These local favorites can often be seen with lines out the door. There also are traditional chains on the west side of town that include: Wendy's, Bob Evans, Frisch's Big Boy, Hickory River, Burger King, Arby's, Subway, Domino's, Cassano's, McDonald's, and Taco Bell. Commuters waiting for the morning train in Maplewood, New Jersey A bedroom community, dormitory town, or commuter town is a community that is primarily residential in character, with most of its workers commuting to a nearby town or city to earn their livelihood. ... : Gem City : Birthplace of Aviation United States Ohio Montgomery 56. ...

Government

Tipp City uses the council-manager government system. In this system, the mayor is the ceremonial head, selected by the council from among its members. The Council President is likewise selected and presides over each council meeting. The council chooses a city manager, who holds administrative authority over the city government. Tipp City is largely Republican in politics, but council members are selected on a nonpartisan, at-large ballot. The council-manager government is one of two main variations of representative municipal government in the United States. ...

As of November 2005:

• City Manager: David Collinsworth

• City Council: (7 members)
  • Mayor George Lovett
  • President Bill Beagle
  • Vickie Blakey
  • Tim Evans
  • Richard Mains Jr.
  • Pat Hale
  • Don Ochs
• Misty Cheshire, Clerk of Council

Tipp City Exempted Village Schools Board of Education

• President Patricia Wampler
• Vice President Thomas Cochran
• John Muldowney
• Scott Dixon
• Carla Frame

Education

Tipp City Exempted Village Schools serve the city proper and surrounding Monroe Township. Excellence is a tradition here in both athletics and academics. The buildings are located on three campuses and serve Kindergarten through 12th grade. The MVCTC provides vocational training to secondary students. The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) is a vocational school in Clayton, Ohio. ...

• Broadway Elementary School, Grades K-3 (South)
• Nevin Coppock Elementary School, Grades K-3 (North)
• L.T. Ball Intermediate School, Grades 4-5
• Tippecanoe Middle School, Grades 6-8
• Tippecanoe High School, Grades 9-12

Tippecanoe High School is a public high school in Tipp City, Ohio. ...

Parks and Recreation

Staffed by four full-time employees, the Parks Division is responsible for the maintenance of City Park and Kyle Park as well as eight neighborhood parks and the Nature Center. Park facilities include tennis courts, basketball courts, swimming pool, athletic fields, picnic shelters, playground equipment, nature trails and a community canoe livery (owned and operated by Barefoot Canoes, not in any way affiliated with the Park Department...) and boat ramp on the Great Miami River at the main City Park. A popular feature of City Park is the renovated Roundhouse. Tipp City's Roundhouse is an historic structure that is a favorite spot for family picnics and reunions. Tipp-Monroe Community Services hosts a summer playground at the Roundhouse for eight weeks while organizations such as the Mum Festival Committee utilizes the facility for their annual events. Another popular attraction at Kyle Park is a golf driving range and batting cages which is now open for residents' enjoyment.

Tipp City Bike Trail

Currently under construction, the Miami County Bike Trail will be a north-south paved biking trail that will stretch the length of Miami County, allowing bikers, hikers and walkers to follow the path of the Great Miami River and Miami and Erie Canal. Starting at the Shelby county line, it will run south through Piqua, Troy and Tipp City before meeting up with the Montgomery County portion just south of Tipp City. The Tipp City portion of the trail will consist of three sections:

• The first stage, which was completed in July 2005, runs from Main Street at the Canal Lock Park, north past the new Aquatic Center, west of the baseball fields, then meanders along the river before ending at the Nature Center on North Third Street. For more information and photos of the trail, click http://www.miamivalleytrails.org/tipp.htm here
• A second segment will run north from the Nature Center to the southern end of the Troy Trail, which currently ends about 1/2 mile north of Tipp-Cowlesville Road. This portion of the trail is funded and construction is set to begin in 2007. Monroe Township is the sponsor for this trail section, and the lead agency is Five Rivers MetroParks.
• A third segment, due to begin construction in 2007-2008, will run south from Main Street, connect with the existing bike trail in Kyle Park, and run south along the eastern side of Canal Road before connecting with the Montgomery County trail at Ross Road. There is currently a parking lot here that allows access and convenient parking to the Montgomery Trail, which runs through Huber Heights, under I-70, and south to Needmore Road. Eventually, the Montgomery Trail will lead to the Triangle Park area in northern Dayton. When these sections are completed, bikers will be able to travel all the way from Tipp City to downtown Dayton via bike path, and Tipp City may experience an increase in bike-based tourism.

For more information on the trail construction, visit Miami Valley Trails. For general information, visit the Tour Great Miami or Miami Conservancy District. In addition, there was an article published by the Dayton Daily News on July 6, 2006 about the trails. The Dayton Daily News (DDN) is a daily newspaper published in Dayton, Ohio. ...

Culture

The cultural focus of Tipp City each year is the Mum Festival. The annual parade and festival in City Park take place the fourth weekend in September. Other community events include Canal Days (the third weekend in May), Independence Day fireworks, Tippecanoe High School "Red Devil" football games, and the Tippecanoe Red Devil Marching Band's Invitational. Tour Great Miami and the Miami County Visitors Bureau maintain a great list of upcoming events.

Although neighboring Bethel township shares a Post Office with Tipp City, the villages of Brandt, Phoneton, and West Charleston are served by Bethel Local Schools and have a somewhat different community.

Presidential Visit

• United States President George W. Bush visited Tipp City for a speech on the Global War on Terrorism at Tippecanoe High School on April 19, 2007. He also appeared at a downtown business. Though the town has a strong historical legacy, it was believed to be the first visit by a sitting president. He was asked to come by Steve Bruns of Bruns Construction Co. and Steve had the honor of introducing him.

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Tipp City in popular culture

Tipp City was immortalized in the eponymous song by The Amps, a rock band fronted by former Pixies and Breeders artist Kim Deal, an Ohio native. The Amps are an indie-rock band from Dayton, Ohio. ... The Pixies[1] are an American alternative rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1985. ... The Breeders are an American rock band, formed in 1988 as a side project between Kim Deal of Pixies and Tanya Donelly of Throwing Muses. ... Kim Deal (born June 10, 1961 as Kimberly Ann Deal) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and bassist. ...

External links

• Tipp City Government
• Tipp City Chamber of Commerce
• Tipp City Public Library
• Tipp City Schools

Coordinates: 39.963876° N 84.183704° W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

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