Delhi Township (pronounced "DELL-high") is a community in Ohio, United States. It is one of twelve townships located in Hamilton County, Ohio. In 2020, about 28,760 people lived here. Delhi Township is unique because it is the only place with this name in the entire state of Ohio!

History of Delhi Township

How Delhi Township Got Its Name

The area that is now Delhi Township was first settled by European Americans in 1789. They started a village called South Bend. A year later, when Hamilton County was formed, this village gave its name to South Bend Township. This township included the land where Delhi Township is today.

In 1809, South Bend Township was divided into two new townships: Green and Miami. Later, in 1816, residents asked for a new township to be created from the southern parts of Green Township. This new township was named "Delhigh." Over time, the spelling changed to "Delhi," but no one knows exactly why.

The Old Sedam Springhouse

The Sedam/Delhi Springhouse, a very old building in Delhi Township.

One of the oldest buildings in Delhi Township is the Sedam Springhouse. It might have been built as early as the 1790s! This springhouse is on land where Colonel Cornelius Ryker Sedam built a stone house in 1796. The stone house is gone, but the springhouse has been fixed up.

The springhouse was built to protect a natural spring. This spring provided water to the area until at least 1937. People also used the springhouse to keep perishable foods cool, like a natural refrigerator.

Geography and Location

Delhi Township is in the southwestern part of Hamilton County, Ohio. It is located along the Ohio River.

Neighboring Areas

Delhi Township shares its borders with:

Green Township to the north.
Cincinnati to the east (Price Hill), west (Sayler Park), and south (Riverside and Sayler Park).
Miami Township to the northwest.

Many areas that were once part of Delhi Township are now part of the city of Cincinnati. This includes the entire shoreline along the Ohio River. Cincinnati is the main city in Hamilton County.

Communities in Delhi Township

Some communities within Delhi Township are Delhi Hills, Delshire, and Mount Saint Joseph. Other areas like Price Hill, Sayler Park, Sedamsville, and Riverside were part of Delhi Township until they became part of Cincinnati around the year 1900.

Hills and Valleys

The township covers about 26.1 square kilometers (10.1 square miles). Since it's on the slopes leading down to the Ohio River's floodplain, Delhi Township has many hills. Its landscape is also shaped by many ravines, which are deep, narrow valleys created by streams flowing down to the river.

The Anderson Ferry crossing the Ohio River, with the hills of Delhi in the background.

Climate in Delhi Township

Delhi Township is in a special climate zone. It's at the very northern edge of a humid subtropical climate. This means the weather here is a mix of the warm, humid climate from the south and the humid continental climate from the north.

On average, Delhi Township gets about 41 inches of rain each year, spread over about 82 days. It also gets about 14 inches of snow. Temperatures can vary quite a bit. In July, the average high is around 88°F (31°C). In January, the average low is about 15°F (-5°C).

Population and People

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1820	1,158	—
1850	1,942	—
1860	2,700	39.0%
1870	2,620	−3.0%
1880	4,738	80.8%
1890	5,497	16.0%
1900	5,317	−3.3%
1910	3,704	−30.3%
1920	1,953	−47.3%
1930	2,821	44.4%
1940	4,175	48.0%
1950	6,347	52.0%
1960	14,579	129.7%
1970	25,785	76.9%
1980	29,078	12.8%
1990	30,250	4.0%
2000	30,104	−0.5%
2010	29,510	−2.0%
2020	28,760	−2.5%
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Who Lives in Delhi Township?

According to the 2020 census, there were 28,760 people living in Delhi Township. This means there were about 2,847 people per square mile.

Most people in Delhi Township are White (88.9%). There are also Black or African American people (4.5%), Asian people (1.1%), and people from two or more races (4.8%). About 1.6% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

There were 10,647 households in the township. About 33.3% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.63 people.

The median age in Delhi Township was 37.6 years old. About 23.8% of the population was under 18.

Community Services

Fire Department

Delhi Township has three fire stations that help keep the community safe. Fire Station #33 is the main headquarters. The other stations are #30 and #36.

Fun and Recreation

The Delhi Skirt Game

Delhi Township has many yearly celebrations. One of the most unique is the Delhi Skirt Game! This is a special softball game played between the Delhi Township Police Department officers and the Delhi Township Fire Department firefighters. The funny part is that the male officers dress up in drag (wearing skirts and other costumes)!

The game happens in Delhi Park on the first Friday of August. It's a big event with live music, games, food, auctions, and fireworks. The best part is that the Skirt Game helps raise money for families in Delhi Township who need support.

"Floral Paradise" of Ohio

In the 1850s, a plant disease destroyed most of the grape farms in Delhi Township. So, many farmers started growing vegetables instead. This was successful, and they began building greenhouses to grow vegetables for longer parts of the year.

Around the 1920s and 1930s, almost all the greenhouse owners in Delhi realized they could make more money by growing flowers. They switched from vegetables to growing cut flowers all the time.

Before World War II, Delhi Township was a major center for flowers. As many as 55 family-owned greenhouses were operating! Delhi Township greenhouses even produced a large percentage of the carnations sold across the United States. Because of this, the local area started calling Delhi Township the "Floral Paradise of Ohio." This nickname is still used on official signs today!

Over the years, the number of greenhouses has gone down. This is partly because of flowers imported from other countries. Also, after World War II, many greenhouse properties were sold to build homes and businesses as the suburbs grew. Today, only a few family-run greenhouses remain.

Parks for Everyone

Story Woods Park, part of the Delhi Park system, has three main paths and is located within woods next to Rapid Run Middle School.

Delhi Township manages over 100 acres of park land. Some of the parks include Delhi Park, Five-Points Park, and Story Woods Park.

Delhi Park: Opened in 1954, this is the oldest park. It has nine fields for sports like baseball, football, soccer, and courts for tennis and sand volleyball. It also has picnic shelters and a "Spray Park" for cooling off.
Five-Points Park: This smaller park has a gazebo and a memorial for firefighters.
Story Woods Park: This 40-acre park has a playground, a picnic shelter, restrooms, and over 2 miles of walking trails.
Delhi Springhouse: This historic building protects natural springs and was once a source of drinking water and cold storage.

The Great Parks of Hamilton County also operates Embshoff Woods, a large park with 331 acres of protected natural areas. It opened in 1982.

In November 2007, Delhi Township opened Veterans Memorial Park. This park honors the military veterans from the township. It includes the Wall of Honor Monument and the Killed-in-Action Memorial.

Local Newspaper

The Delhi Press is the local newspaper that serves Delhi and Sayler Park, Cincinnati.

Education in Delhi Township

Colleges and Universities

Mount St. Joseph University is a college located right in Delhi Township.

Schools for Kids

The Oak Hills Local School District runs the public schools in Delhi Township. These include Delshire Elementary School, C.O. Harrison Elementary School, Delhi Middle School, and Rapid Run Middle School. Students usually go to Oak Hills High School, which is just outside the township.

There are also private schools in the township, such as Our Lady of Victory (Cincinnati) School and St. Dominic School. Other nearby high schools include Elder High School and Seton High School.

Public Libraries

The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County has a branch in Delhi Township. The first library collection opened in Delhi Public School in 1949. A permanent library building was opened in 1968. In 1999, the library got a big addition, adding 5,000 square feet of space. This made the collection larger, expanded the children's area, and added a glass reading room. The branch was renamed the Delhi Township Branch Library when it reopened.

Famous People from Delhi Township

Some notable people who have lived in Delhi Township include:

Sebastian Rentz (winemaker)
Jim Herman
Andy Biersack

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