Canfield, Ohio facts for kids
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Canfield, Ohio
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Old Mahoning County Courthouse
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Location of Canfield in Mahoning County, Ohio.
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 Canfield, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Canfield, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Mahoning |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.13 sq mi (13.30 km2) |
| • Land | 5.10 sq mi (13.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,699 |
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7,610 |
| • Density | 1,508.42/sq mi (582.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44406
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
| FIPS code | 39-11360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393729 |
| Website | http://www.ci.canfield.oh.us/ |
Canfield is a city located in the middle of Mahoning County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 7,699 people lived there. It's like a smaller town right next to a bigger city, surrounded by Canfield Township. You can find Canfield where two main roads, U.S. Routes 62 and 224, cross. It's also part of the larger Youngstown–Warren area.
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History of Canfield
Canfield Township was first set up in 1798. It was bought from the Connecticut Land Company, which owned a large area called the Connecticut Western Reserve. A man named Judson Canfield owned most of this land, and the township was named after him in 1800.
The first people to settle in Canfield arrived in 1798, mostly from Connecticut. Later, more people came from Germany around 1805 and from Ireland around 1852. At first, goods were brought in by horse and wagon from Pittsburgh, which was about 55 miles away. Later, a canal helped with trade. By 1805, Canfield had about 17 homes, a store, and a school. It became an important trading spot for the whole area.
Canfield was part of Trumbull County until 1846. Then, new county lines were drawn, and Mahoning County was created. Canfield became the main government center, or county seat, for Mahoning County in 1846. It became an official city in 1849.
For about 30 years, there was a disagreement with the bigger city of Youngstown about which city should be the county seat. In 1874, the Ohio State Legislature decided to move the county seat to Youngstown. After this, Canfield became a center for farming in Mahoning County. You can still see many beautiful old buildings in Canfield that show a style called "classic revival" architecture. Some of these, like the Charles Ruggles House and Judge Eben Newton House, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Canfield's Geography
Canfield covers a total area of about 4.61 square miles (11.94 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 4.58 square miles (11.86 square kilometers), and a very small part is water, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers). The city is completely surrounded by Canfield Township.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 527 | — | |
| 1860 | 649 | 23.1% | |
| 1870 | 640 | −1.4% | |
| 1880 | 650 | 1.6% | |
| 1890 | 675 | 3.8% | |
| 1900 | 672 | −0.4% | |
| 1910 | 685 | 1.9% | |
| 1920 | 806 | 17.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,015 | 25.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,141 | 12.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,465 | 28.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,252 | 122.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,997 | 53.7% | |
| 1980 | 5,535 | 10.8% | |
| 1990 | 5,409 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 7,374 | 36.3% | |
| 2010 | 7,515 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 7,699 | 2.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 7,610 | 1.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 7,515 people living in Canfield. The city had 3,073 households, with 2,196 of them being families. Most households were married couples living together. The average age of people in Canfield was about 45.8 years old.
Arts and Culture
Canfield is most famous for the Canfield Fairgrounds. This is where the Canfield Fair takes place, which is one of the biggest fairs in Ohio. About 350,000 people visit the fair every year during the Labor Day weekend. Many famous music artists and entertainers have performed at the fair since 1956, including Bob Hope, Dolly Parton, The Beach Boys, and "Weird Al" Yankovic.
Canfield is also home to the War Vet Museum. This museum is in the oldest building in Canfield that is still in its original spot. It has many items from different American wars. Another interesting place is Loghurst, which is a farm museum. It's located in the oldest log cabin still standing in the Connecticut Western Reserve area.
Education in Canfield
Children in Canfield go to schools in the Canfield Local School District. The schools serving the area include:
- Hilltop Elementary School – for grades K-4
- C.H. Campbell Elementary School – also for grades K-4
- Canfield Village Middle School – for grades 5–8
- Canfield High School – for grades 9-12
There is also a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County located in Canfield, where you can find books and other resources.
Notable People from Canfield
Many interesting people have come from Canfield, including:
- Bob Dove, a player and coach in the National Football League
- JD Eicher, a singer-songwriter
- Denise DeBartolo York, a successful businesswoman and owner of the San Francisco 49ers football team
See also
In Spanish: Canfield (Ohio) para niños
