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Boardman Township, Ohio
St. James Episcopal Church in Boardman Park, built in 1828
St. James Episcopal Church in Boardman Park, built in 1828
Official seal of Boardman Township, Ohio
Seal
Motto(s): 
"A Nice Place to Call Home"
Location of Boardman Township in Mahoning County
Location of Boardman Township in Mahoning County
Country United States
State Ohio
County Mahoning
Government
 • Type Board of Trustees
Area
 • Total 23.8 sq mi (61.6 km2)
 • Land 23.5 sq mi (60.9 km2)
 • Water 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2)
Elevation
1,056 ft (322 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 40,213
 • Density 1,710/sq mi (660.3/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
44511–44513
Area codes 234/330
FIPS code 39-07468
GNIS feature ID 1086558

Boardman Township is a community in Mahoning County, Ohio. It's like a big neighborhood or town. In 2020, about 40,213 people lived there. Boardman is just south of Youngstown. It is a major shopping area for the region.

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Discovering Boardman's Past

Chester south of Overhill in Boardman
Newport Village Historic District, known for its Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival style buildings.

Boardman was founded in the late 1790s. It was named after Elijah Boardman, who was a land agent and later a U.S. Senator. The township officially started in 1806. It is the only Boardman Township in all of Ohio.

For most of the 1800s, Boardman was a farming community. People grew grains and apples. Around 1900, a horse racing track called Southern Park opened. This made Boardman a popular spot for people from nearby Youngstown.

How Boardman Grew

In the 1950s, Boardman started to grow a lot. Many new neighborhoods were built. These were for people moving out of Youngstown.

A famous shopping mall developer, Edward J. DeBartolo Sr., started his company in Boardman. In 1950, he opened Boardman Plaza. This was one of the first strip malls in the country. It had three grocery stores close together. Later, around 1970, he opened the Southern Park Mall. This was a more modern shopping center.

Also in the 1950s, the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company opened its main office in Boardman. This was a very large steel company. Their new office offered a different kind of work environment. It was clean and modern, far from the noisy steel mills. When the company closed in 1977, its large campus was used for new businesses. Today, it's a medical campus, a branch of Youngstown State University, and home to restaurants.

Famous Firsts and Historic Places

The fast food chain Arby's opened its very first restaurant in Boardman in 1964. It was on Route 224. The restaurant later moved across the street.

Boardman has many historic places. These are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Some of these include:

  • St. James Episcopal Church, the oldest building in the township.
  • Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
  • Southern Park Stable.
  • The Forest Glen Estates Historic District.
  • The Mill Creek Park Historic District.
  • The Newport Village Historic District.

Boardman's Location and Layout

Detailed map of Boardman, Ohio
From 1980 until 2020, the CDP of Boardman had distinct borders from the township.

Boardman Township is located in the middle of Mahoning County. It shares borders with several other towns and townships:

  • North: Youngstown
  • Northeast: Struthers
  • East: Poland Township and Poland
  • Southeast: Springfield Township
  • South: Beaver Township
  • West: Canfield Township
  • Northwest corner: Austintown Township

There are no cities or villages completely inside Boardman Township. However, parts of Poland and Youngstown are very close. Boardman has many different neighborhoods.

Boardman's Size

The township covers a total area of about 61.6 square kilometers (23.8 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 60.9 square kilometers (23.5 square miles). A small part, about 0.7 square kilometers (0.3 square miles), is water.

Local Neighborhoods

Boardman is made up of many unique neighborhoods. Here are some of them:

  • Applewood Acres
  • Beechwood
  • Boardman Park
  • Cadillac Estates
  • Christine Valley
  • Cranberry Run Village
  • Elmwood Place
  • Forest Glen Estates
  • Forest Garden
  • The Heathers
  • Herron Heights
  • Hitchcock Woods
  • Indianola Heights
  • Glen Park Estates
  • Glenview Acres
  • Golf Land Estates
  • Jefferson Heights
  • Lake Forest
  • Lockwood Village
  • McKays Corners
  • Millwood Park
  • Mill Creek Estates
  • Mount Vernon Woods
  • New England Lanes
  • Newport Village
  • North Newton Farm
  • Park Harbor
  • Park View Estates
  • Poland Crest
  • The Reserve
  • Ridgewood Estates
  • Roland Heights
  • Rosewood
  • Shadyside
  • Sherwood Forest
  • Skyline Manor
  • South Park Heights
  • Southgate Park
  • Tippwood Dell
  • Truesdale
  • Utopia
  • Westward
  • Willows
  • Valley Stream

Who Lives in Boardman?

In 2020, Boardman Township had 40,213 people living there. The population density was about 660 people per square kilometer. Most people in Boardman are White (83.5%). There are also African American (7.51%), Asian (1.82%), and other racial groups. About 4.76% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

Boardman's Economy and Shopping

Boardman is a busy suburb with many businesses. It is one of the main shopping areas in the Mahoning Valley. Its biggest shopping rival is the "Strip" in Niles, Ohio.

The main area for businesses is along U.S. Route 224. You can find shops and restaurants almost all along this road. Ohio State Route 7 is also a major road for businesses. Important places like St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital are located here.

The Southern Park Mall is at the intersection of Routes 7 and 224. It is the biggest shopping spot in Mahoning County. A new area for businesses is also growing along South Avenue. This road runs next to Interstate 680. Boardman's location near several major roads makes it a center for shopping and business.

Fun Things to Do

Boardman is next to Mill Creek Park, a very popular attraction. Inside the park, you can find:

  • An 11-acre rose garden.
  • Small waterfalls.
  • A lily pond with geese and turtles.
  • Marshlands.
  • Lanterman's Mill, where grain is ground every day.
  • A 36-hole golf course.

Learning in Boardman

Veterans Memorial, Boardman, Ohio
Veterans Memorial in Boardman Park

Most public schools in Boardman are part of the Boardman Local School District. This district includes:

  • Boardman High School (grades 9–12)
  • Boardman Glenwood Junior High School (grades 7–8)
  • Boardman Center Intermediate School (grades 4–6)
  • Robinwood Lane Elementary School (grades K–3)
  • Stadium Drive Elementary School (grades K–3)
  • West Boulevard Elementary School (grades K–3)

Some parts of the township are served by other school districts. These include Canfield Local School District, Poland Local School District, and the Youngstown City School District.

Boardman also has a private school. It is the Catholic St. Charles School (grades K-8). There are also other private schools nearby.

You can also find a public library in Boardman. It is a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. For older students, the Boardman Training Center helps prepare them for healthcare jobs.

Famous People from Boardman

Many interesting people have connections to Boardman. Here are a few:

  • Homer C. Blake, a Navy officer.
  • Elijah Boardman, who founded the township.
  • Ricardo Condori, a long-distance runner.
  • Dana DeLorenzo, an actress.
  • Terence Dials, a professional basketball player.
  • D. J. Durkin, an American football coach.
  • John Greco, a former professional American football player.
  • Elizabeth Hartman, an actress.
  • Mary Ellen Kay, a television and film actress.
  • Bernie Kosar, a famous professional American football quarterback.
  • Corey Linsley, a professional American football player.
  • Maureen McGovern, a singer and Broadway actress.
  • Norm Purucker, a college American football player.
  • Amy Salerno, a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives.
  • Joe Schiavoni, a judge and former Ohio Senate leader.
  • Jason Spitz, a former professional American football player.
  • Sue Thomas, the first deaf FBI agent.
  • Steve Vallos, a former professional American football player.
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