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Chardon, Ohio
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"Home of the Geauga County Maple Festival"
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Location of Chardon in Geauga County
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 Chardon, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Chardon, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.42 sq mi (11.46 km2) |
| • Land | 4.39 sq mi (11.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,242 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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5,239 |
| • Density | 1,193.81/sq mi (460.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44024
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| Area code(s) | 440 and 436 |
| FIPS code | 39-13554 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397604 |
| Website | Chardon.cc |
Chardon is a city in Ohio, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Geauga County. In 2020, about 5,242 people lived there.
Chardon is the only official city in Geauga County. It includes land that was once part of other townships. The city is located about 10 miles (16 km) south of Lake Erie. It is known for being in the "snow belt" of the Great Lakes region. Chardon is also part of the larger Cleveland metropolitan area.
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History of Chardon
Chardon was named after Peter Chardon Brooks. He gave land to help build Chardon Square. The city and Chardon Township both celebrate their founding in 1812.
The Great Fire of 1868
On July 24–25, 1868, a big fire destroyed the center of Chardon. This area is now known as Chardon Square. The fire started in a grocery store and spread quickly.
The fire burned down the courthouse, post office, and many stores. The damage was estimated to be around $120,000. Chardon Square was rebuilt quickly after the fire. A new county courthouse was finished in 1869. Many other buildings built after the fire are still used today.
Geography and Climate
Chardon is located on U.S. Route 6. It is about 15 miles (24 km) east of Cleveland. The city covers about 4.62 square miles (11.97 sq km). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Why Chardon is So Snowy
Chardon is famous for being the snowiest city in Ohio. It gets about 107 inches (272 cm) of snow each year. This happens because of its location. Chardon is on a ridge about 730 feet (223 meters) high. It is also about 10 miles (16 km) inland from Lake Erie.
When winter winds blow across the warm lake water, they pick up moisture. As the air rises over Chardon's ridge, it cools down. This causes a lot of heavy snow, known as lake-effect snow.
In November 1996, a big snowstorm hit Chardon. Over 70 inches (178 cm) of lake-effect snow fell in just six days. The governor of Ohio declared a state of emergency. The Ohio National Guard came to help with the cleanup.
Chardon has a humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold, very snowy winters. August is usually the rainiest month.
| Climate data for Chardon, Ohio, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1945–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 70 (21) |
73 (23) |
82 (28) |
88 (31) |
92 (33) |
100 (38) |
98 (37) |
97 (36) |
98 (37) |
87 (31) |
80 (27) |
73 (23) |
100 (38) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 56.6 (13.7) |
58.2 (14.6) |
69.0 (20.6) |
79.7 (26.5) |
85.5 (29.7) |
90.0 (32.2) |
90.9 (32.7) |
89.7 (32.1) |
87.1 (30.6) |
78.3 (25.7) |
67.9 (19.9) |
58.4 (14.7) |
92.2 (33.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 32.5 (0.3) |
35.0 (1.7) |
43.8 (6.6) |
57.6 (14.2) |
68.7 (20.4) |
77.2 (25.1) |
81.0 (27.2) |
79.5 (26.4) |
73.0 (22.8) |
60.8 (16.0) |
48.3 (9.1) |
37.6 (3.1) |
57.9 (14.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 24.6 (−4.1) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
34.0 (1.1) |
46.2 (7.9) |
57.2 (14.0) |
66.2 (19.0) |
70.0 (21.1) |
68.4 (20.2) |
61.9 (16.6) |
50.7 (10.4) |
40.1 (4.5) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
48.0 (8.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.8 (−8.4) |
16.5 (−8.6) |
24.2 (−4.3) |
34.8 (1.6) |
45.7 (7.6) |
55.1 (12.8) |
59.1 (15.1) |
57.3 (14.1) |
50.8 (10.4) |
40.6 (4.8) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
24.0 (−4.4) |
38.1 (3.4) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −5.9 (−21.1) |
−4.8 (−20.4) |
3.1 (−16.1) |
21.6 (−5.8) |
31.2 (−0.4) |
40.3 (4.6) |
47.7 (8.7) |
46.3 (7.9) |
38.0 (3.3) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
17.4 (−8.1) |
5.6 (−14.7) |
−9.7 (−23.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −23 (−31) |
−29 (−34) |
−18 (−28) |
5 (−15) |
22 (−6) |
30 (−1) |
38 (3) |
33 (1) |
25 (−4) |
15 (−9) |
−2 (−19) |
−21 (−29) |
−29 (−34) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.19 (106) |
3.14 (80) |
3.69 (94) |
4.29 (109) |
4.41 (112) |
4.55 (116) |
4.72 (120) |
4.13 (105) |
4.52 (115) |
4.47 (114) |
4.29 (109) |
4.31 (109) |
50.71 (1,289) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 34.4 (87) |
23.4 (59) |
16.5 (42) |
4.0 (10) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
9.3 (24) |
25.5 (65) |
113.7 (288.5) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 13.4 (34) |
12.2 (31) |
8.7 (22) |
2.1 (5.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
5.6 (14) |
9.8 (25) |
18.6 (47) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 20.0 | 15.6 | 13.8 | 14.3 | 14.1 | 12.7 | 11.4 | 10.7 | 11.2 | 13.8 | 14.9 | 17.6 | 170.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 15.0 | 10.9 | 6.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.8 | 9.8 | 47.5 |
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People of Chardon
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 381 | — | |
| 1840 | 446 | 17.1% | |
| 1850 | 546 | 22.4% | |
| 1860 | 582 | 6.6% | |
| 1870 | 885 | 52.1% | |
| 1880 | 1,081 | 22.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,084 | 0.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,360 | 25.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,542 | 13.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,566 | 1.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,818 | 16.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,001 | 10.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,478 | 23.8% | |
| 1960 | 3,154 | 27.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,991 | 26.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,434 | 11.1% | |
| 1990 | 4,446 | 0.3% | |
| 2000 | 5,156 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 5,148 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,242 | 1.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,239 | 1.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 5,156 people living in Chardon. There were 2,147 households and 1,344 families. The population density was about 1,120 people per square mile (432 per sq km).
About 30.5% of households had children under 18. About 49.7% were married couples. The average household had 2.35 people. The average family had 3.02 people.
The median age in the city was 37 years old. About 24.9% of the people were under 18. About 15.8% were 65 or older.
Chardon's Population in 2010
By 2010, the population was 5,148 people. There were 2,285 households and 1,331 families. The population density was about 1,124 people per square mile (434 per sq km).
About 29.1% of households had children under 18. About 42.1% were married couples. The average household had 2.21 people. The average family had 2.94 people.
The median age in 2010 was 41.1 years. About 23.5% of residents were under 18. About 17.7% were 65 or older.
Culture and Fun in Chardon
Chardon is well-known for its maple syrup industry. The maple syrup season starts with Tapping Sunday in March. This is when the sap begins to flow from the maple trees.
The annual Geauga County Maple Festival is a big four-day event. It takes place on Chardon Square during the last weekend in April. Sometimes, the festival has been moved because of late snowstorms. This is due to Chardon's snowy location.
Chardon also has a lively arts scene. The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild performs in the Geauga Theater building. This theater was built in 1939 as a movie house. Today, it still shows movies and hosts live shows.
The Chardon area has many parks and golf courses. Chardon Lakes Golf Course is very close to Chardon Square. Sand Ridge Golf Club is also nearby. Chardon has lots of park space for outdoor activities. Because of the changing weather, you can find sports for every season.
Education in Chardon
The Chardon Local School District serves Chardon and the surrounding area. The district includes Chardon High School. There is also one middle school and two elementary schools: Park and Munson.
The district has received an "Excellent" rating from the State of Ohio Board of Education for many years. Chardon also has a public library. It is a branch of the Geauga County Public Library.
Famous People from Chardon
Many interesting people have connections to Chardon:
- Andrew Brown, a professional baseball pitcher
- Hector (Chef Boyardee) Boiardi, who is buried in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon
- Mel Harder, a professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians
- Matt Hutter, a NASCAR driver
- Leroy Kemp, a three-time World Champion in freestyle wrestling
- Tom Kipp, an international professional motorcycle racing champion
- Charles C. Paine, a politician
- Halbert Eleazer Paine, a Union general and U.S. Representative
- Seth Ledyard Phelps, a naval officer, politician, and diplomat
- Christopher Robichaud, a philosopher and professor at Harvard University
- Nick Schuyler, an author who wrote Not Without Hope
- JoAnn M. Tenorio, an entomologist
Musical Artists and Groups
- Midnight Syndicate, a Gothic Symphonic music duo
- John Popper, the lead singer for the rock band Blues Traveler
- The Chardon Polka Band, a Cleveland-Style polka band
See also
In Spanish: Chardon (Ohio) para niños
