Clyde, Ohio facts for kids
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Clyde, Ohio
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Downtown Clyde, Ohio on South Main Street.
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Location of Clyde in Sandusky County
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 Clyde, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Clyde, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Sandusky |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.28 sq mi (13.67 km2) |
| • Land | 5.22 sq mi (13.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,294 |
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6,337 |
| • Density | 1,204.59/sq mi (465.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43410
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-16308 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393577 |
| Website | https://clydeohio.org |
Clyde is a city in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States. It is located about 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Fremont. In 2020, about 6,294 people lived there. The National Arbor Day Foundation has named Clyde a Tree City USA. This means the city works hard to care for its trees and green spaces.
Clyde is famous for inspiring the setting of a book called Winesburg, Ohio. This book is a collection of short stories written by Sherwood Anderson in 1919.
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History of Clyde, Ohio
Early Settlers and Naming
In the 1700s, the land where Clyde now stands was home to the Wyandot tribe. The first known settler in Clyde was Jesse Benton. Another person, Samuel Pogue, had planned to settle there after the War of 1812.
When Pogue returned in 1820, Jesse Benton had already built a cabin. Benton later gave his land claim to Pogue for a barrel of whiskey. Pogue lived in Benton's cabin until he passed away in 1828. The city of Clyde was named after Clyde, New York.
Clyde's Role in the Automobile Industry
In the early 1900s, Clyde became part of the exciting automobile revolution. A company called Elmore Manufacturing Company started here, making early cars. General Motors took over Elmore in 1909 and moved its operations to Detroit in 1919.
However, Louis Krebs, who worked at Elmore, started his own company. This company later became the Clydesdale Motor Truck Company. After General Motors left, Krebs bought their old site in Clyde for his truck business. Sadly, these buildings, later owned by Clyde Porcelain Steel, burned down in 1945.
Whirlpool Corporation in Clyde
The Whirlpool Corporation bought Clyde Porcelain Steel Co. in 1952. They began making washing machines there. In 1954, Whirlpool also bought the nearby property of the Bendix Corporation. This made Clyde a major center for washing machine production for many years.
On August 6, 2020, then-President Donald Trump visited the Whirlpool Corporation plant in Clyde. This was part of his presidential election campaign. He was the first president to visit Sandusky County in over 100 years.
Environmental Cleanup Efforts
In 2007, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) began looking into environmental concerns in the Clyde area. They tested the soil at a former Whirlpool property called Whirlpool Park in Green Springs, Ohio. These tests showed that the soil had some chemicals called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Whirlpool Corporation worked with the Ohio EPA to clean up the site. By January 2016, the EPA reported that Whirlpool Park had been successfully cleared of PCB contamination. This cleanup helped make the area safer for everyone.
Geography of Clyde
Clyde is a city with a total area of about 5.09 square miles (13.18 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.04 square miles (13.05 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People of Clyde
Clyde's Population Growth
The population of Clyde has changed over the years. Here's how it has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 701 | — | |
| 1880 | 2,380 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,327 | −2.2% | |
| 1900 | 2,515 | 8.1% | |
| 1910 | 2,815 | 11.9% | |
| 1920 | 3,099 | 10.1% | |
| 1930 | 3,159 | 1.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,174 | 0.5% | |
| 1950 | 4,083 | 28.6% | |
| 1960 | 4,826 | 18.2% | |
| 1970 | 5,503 | 14.0% | |
| 1980 | 5,489 | −0.3% | |
| 1990 | 5,776 | 5.2% | |
| 2000 | 6,064 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 6,325 | 4.3% | |
| 2020 | 6,294 | −0.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 6,337 | 0.2% | |
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Clyde's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, Clyde had a population of 6,294 people. Most of the people living in Clyde were White (96.1%). Other groups included African American (1.2%), Native American (0.3%), and Asian (0.3%). About 1.8% of the population identified as being from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 1.2% of the population.
Clyde's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 6,325 people living in Clyde. There were 2,484 households, and 1,687 families. The average number of people in each household was 2.50. The average family size was 2.99.
About 26.3% of the people in Clyde were under 18 years old. About 13.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 37.4 years.
Economy in Clyde
The main employer in Clyde is the Whirlpool Corporation plant. This factory makes many home appliances, especially washing machines.
Education in Clyde
Clyde is part of the Clyde-Green Springs school district. This district provides education for students in the area.
Schools in the Clyde Area
- Clyde High School (for students in grades 9–12)
- Clyde Elementary School (for students in grades K-4)
- Green Springs Elementary (for students in grades K-5)
- McPherson Middle School (for students in grades 6–8)
- Harvest Temple Christian Academy (offers grades K-12, Preschool, and day care)
Media and Culture in Clyde
For many years, Clyde had its own weekly newspaper called The Clyde Enterprise. It was published for almost 138 years before it closed in 2016.
Clyde is also home to Clean Air Radio Network. This is a Christian radio network that broadcasts in Clyde and other nearby cities. Harvest Temple Christian Academy in Clyde owns and operates this radio network.
The town of Clyde was also the setting for the 1990 movie Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. This film starred actress Winona Ryder.
Notable People from Clyde
Many interesting people have connections to Clyde:
- Sherwood Anderson, a famous author
- Tim Anderson, a professional football player
- Allie Luse Dick, a music teacher
- Thaddeus B. Hurd, a local historian
- Charles H. McCleary, a Union Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor
- James B. McPherson, a Union major general during the American Civil War
- George W. Norris, who served as a United States senator from Nebraska
- Rodger Young, a World War II veteran who also received the Medal of Honor
See also
In Spanish: Clyde (Ohio) para niños
