Euclid, Ohio Facts for Kids

Euclid is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It sits on the southern shore of Lake Erie. Euclid is a close-by suburb of Cleveland. In 2020, about 49,692 people lived there. This makes it the fourth largest city in Cuyahoga County.

History of Euclid
Where is Euclid? (Geography)
Who Lives in Euclid? (Demographics)
What Does Euclid Make? (Economy)
Fun Things to Do (Culture)
- Slovenian Community
How to Get Around (Infrastructure)
Learning in Euclid (Education)
Famous People from Euclid (Notable People)
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History of Euclid

The area that is now the City of Euclid was first mapped in 1796. It was named after Euclid of Alexandria, a famous ancient Greek mathematician. The first few settlers arrived in 1798. More people started to settle there in the spring of 1804. Some of the first families were the Burkes, Dilles, and Colemans.

After the Civil War, the flat land near the lake became known for its many excellent vineyards (places where grapes are grown). In 1903, the area became a village called Euclid Village. In the early 1900s, it grew into a center for factories and industries. By 1930, it officially became a city.

Euclid is famous for some cool inventions! In 1876, Charles F. Brush created the Arc Lamp here. This was an early type of electric street light. Later, in 1969, George Sweigert invented the cordless telephone in Euclid.

The city was also part of an important court case in 1926. It was called Euclid v. Ambler. This case helped cities all over the United States create rules about how land can be used. These rules are called zoning ordinances. They help keep neighborhoods organized.

In 2011, a very large wind turbine was put up in Euclid by Lincoln Electric. It is 443 feet tall. This makes it the biggest in Ohio and one of the largest in North America!

Where is Euclid? (Geography)

Euclid is located at 41°35′44″N 81°31′9″W / 41.59556°N 81.51917°W / 41.59556; -81.51917.

The city covers about 11.48 square miles (29.74 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water. Euclid is right on the shore of Lake Erie. It has a beachfront area along its northern side.

Euclid shares its borders with several other places:

To the west is Cleveland.
To the south are South Euclid and Richmond Heights.
To the east are Willowick, Wickliffe, and Willoughby Hills.
To the north is Lake Erie.

Euclid is part of the Lake Erie Snowbelt region. This means it often gets a lot of snow. The snow comes from storms that blow off Lake Erie, especially before the lake freezes in winter.

Who Lives in Euclid? (Demographics)

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1910	1,953	—
1920	3,363	72.2%
1930	12,751	279.2%
1940	17,866	40.1%
1950	41,396	131.7%
1960	62,998	52.2%
1970	71,552	13.6%
1980	59,999	−16.1%
1990	54,875	−8.5%
2000	52,717	−3.9%
2010	48,920	−7.2%
2020	49,692	1.6%
2023 (est.)	48,212	−1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census 1910 1930 1960 1990 2010 2020

In 2020, the population of Euclid was 49,692 people. The city has a mix of different groups of people. In 2010, about 43.8% of the people were White, and 52.6% were African American. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

There were about 22,685 households in the city in 2010. About 27.8% of these households had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Euclid was 61 years old.

What Does Euclid Make? (Economy)

Euclid is home to the main factory and offices of the Lincoln Electric Company. This company is known for making welding equipment.

Another important company from Euclid was the Euclid Company of Ohio. They made large machines for moving earth, like dump trucks and loaders. This company operated from the 1920s to the 1950s. It was later bought by General Motors and then by Hitachi Construction Machinery.

Fun Things to Do (Culture)

Workers at Chase Brass and Copper Co. in Euclid during World War II

Euclid has a strong community spirit. It is home to the Euclid Pony Baseball League, which started in 1951. The city also hosts the yearly CABA High School World Series baseball tournament. You can also find the Greater Cleveland Slo-Pitch Softball Hall of Fame here.

Part of Euclid is home to the Euclid Creek Reservation. This is a beautiful park area managed by Cleveland Metroparks. It stretches into other nearby cities too. Euclid Beach Park was a famous amusement park that used to be part of Euclid Township.

Euclid has even been featured in books and movies! The book Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech is partly set in Euclid. Also, the 1987 movie Light of Day was partly filmed here.

Slovenian Community

A large group of people in Euclid have Slovenian backgrounds. You can see this influence in the names of many streets, like Recher, Mavec, Drenik, Grdina, Trebec, Mozina, Kapel, and Ljubljana. Euclid is also home to the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame. This museum celebrates polka music, which has its roots in Slovenian folk music.

How to Get Around (Infrastructure)

Euclid has many streets, totaling about 143 miles (230 kilometers). It also has parts of Interstate 90, a major highway. Three different railroads run through the city: the CSX and Norfolk Southern Railway.

For public transport, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority operates a bus line in Euclid. While Amtrak trains pass through, they do not stop in Euclid.

Learning in Euclid (Education)

The Euclid Public Library

The local school district is called Euclid City Schools. Euclid High School is the public high school for students in the city.

There are also two Catholic elementary schools and churches: Our Lady of the Lake and Saints Robert and William Catholic School.

Euclid is proud to have the Euclid Public Library. In 2007, it was ranked third in the nation for cities of its size! It has also been recognized as one of the Top Ten public libraries.

Famous People from Euclid (Notable People)

Many interesting people have connections to Euclid, including:

Mike Adamle: A TV personality and former football player.
Jacob M. Appel: An author.
Jessica Beard: A sprinter and world champion.
Charles F. Brush: An engineer and inventor.
Laura Bell Bundy: An actress and singer.
Richard Cowan: An opera singer.
Mary Jo Kilroy: A former congresswoman.
Rayshaun Kizer: A football player.
Marie McMillin: A world record parachutist.
Nathan Meeker: A journalist.
Stipe Miocic: A mixed martial artist and UFC champion.
Laura Owens: An artist.
Monica Potter: An actress known for Parenthood.
Hollis Resnik: An actress.
Delvon Roe: An actor and former basketball player.
Eric Singer: A drummer for the rock band Kiss.
Robert Smith: A football player and TV commentator.
Amy Stoch: An actress and academic.
Jerry Tarkanian: A very successful college basketball coach.
Brett Tomko: A Major League Baseball pitcher.
Sunita Williams: An American astronaut.
Roger Zelazny: An author.
Jerome Zerbe: A stunt photographer.

Euclid, Ohio facts for kids

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