Chesterland, Ohio facts for kids
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Chesterland, Ohio
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Location of Chesterland, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| Township | Chester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.09 sq mi (36.48 km2) |
| • Land | 14.02 sq mi (36.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
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| • Total | 7,074 |
| • Density | 504.46/sq mi (194.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44026
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-14100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393375 |
Chesterland is a small community in Geauga County, Ohio, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place that looks like a town but doesn't have its own separate local government. In 2020, about 7,074 people lived there.
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History of Chesterland
Chesterland has an interesting past. It got its first post office in 1826. Back then, it was called "Chester Cross Roads." Later, in 1898, its name was changed to "Chesterland." The community was named after Chester, Massachusetts, a town far away.
Geography and Location
Chesterland is located in the northwestern part of Geauga County. It sits a bit southeast of the middle of Chester Township.
The main part of Chesterland is where two important roads meet. These roads are U.S. Route 322 and Ohio State Route 306. US-322 goes east for about 24 miles to Orwell, Ohio. It also goes west for about 19 miles to downtown Cleveland. State Route 306 heads north about 8 miles to Kirtland, Ohio. It goes south about 9 miles to Bainbridge. Many shops and businesses are found around this busy intersection.
Chesterland is also part of the Chagrin Valley area. This area includes towns and villages along the Chagrin River.
Who Lives in Chesterland?
As of 2020, the population of Chesterland was 7,074 people. The community has a mix of families and individuals. Most people living here are White. A small number of people are African American or Asian. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Chesterland is about 46.7 years old. This means it's a community with many adults and families.
Education in Chesterland
Chesterland is part of the West Geauga Local Schools district. This school district also serves nearby Russell Township. Students in Chesterland attend schools within this district.
There are two elementary schools for younger students. There is also one middle school and one high school. The high school is called West Geauga High School. Years ago, there was another elementary school, Chester Elementary, but it closed in the 1980s.
Chesterland also has a public library. It is a branch of the Geauga County Public Library. This library offers books and resources for everyone in the community.
Famous People from Chesterland
- Rick Manning is a well-known person from Chesterland. He was a professional Major League Baseball player. After his playing career, he became a baseball broadcaster.
See also
In Spanish: Chesterland (Ohio) para niños
