Gahanna, Ohio facts for kids
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Gahanna, Ohio
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| Motto(s):
Live, Work, Play
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Location of Gahanna within Ohio
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Location of Gahanna within Franklin County
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Ohio | |
| County | Franklin | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12.60 sq mi (32.65 km2) | |
| • Land | 12.43 sq mi (32.20 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) | |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 35,726 | |
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35,159 | |
| • Density | 2,873.71/sq mi (1,109.50/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
43230
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| Area code(s) | 614 and 380 | |
| FIPS code | 39-29106 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394837 | |
| Website | www.gahanna.gov | |
Gahanna is a city in Ohio, United States. It is located in northeast Franklin County. Gahanna is a suburb of Columbus, a much larger city nearby. In 2020, about 35,726 people lived there. The city was founded in 1849.
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History of Gahanna
Gahanna was started in 1849 by John Clark. He bought 800 acres of land from Governor Worthington. Clark named his land the Gahanna Plantation. The city gets its name from this plantation.
The name Gahanna comes from a Native American word. It means "three creeks joining into one." This refers to the Big Walnut Creek and its smaller streams. The city's official seal shows this idea with the words "Three In One."
There used to be a rivalry between Gahanna and a nearby village called Bridgeport. Bridgeport was founded in 1853 by Jesse Baughman. It was right across the street from Gahanna. Eventually, the two villages decided to join together. They chose the name Gahanna because there was already another town called Bridgeport in Ohio.
In 1881, 55 citizens asked Franklin County to make Gahanna an official village. This was approved in June 1881. On October 6, 1881, L. John Neiswander became Gahanna's first mayor.
Geography of Gahanna
Gahanna is bordered by several other cities and townships.
- To the west, it borders Mifflin Township.
- Columbus, Ohio is to the north, west, and south.
- New Albany, Ohio is to the north.
- Jefferson Township is to the east.
Some small parts of Jefferson Township are completely surrounded by Gahanna. The city covers about 12.60 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water. The Big Walnut Creek and its smaller streams, Rocky Fork Creek and Sycamore Run, are important to Gahanna's geography.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 235 | — | |
| 1890 | 207 | −11.9% | |
| 1900 | 276 | 33.3% | |
| 1910 | 294 | 6.5% | |
| 1920 | 347 | 18.0% | |
| 1930 | 417 | 20.2% | |
| 1940 | 425 | 1.9% | |
| 1950 | 596 | 40.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,717 | 355.9% | |
| 1970 | 12,400 | 356.4% | |
| 1980 | 16,398 | 32.2% | |
| 1990 | 27,791 | 69.5% | |
| 2000 | 32,636 | 17.4% | |
| 2010 | 33,248 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 35,726 | 7.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 35,159 | 5.7% | |
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In 2010, Gahanna had 33,248 people living there. There were 13,037 households. About 35.6% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in Gahanna was 39.4 years old.
About 25.3% of residents were under 18 years old. About 11.7% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (52.1%) than males (47.9%).
Economy and Development
Gahanna has been working to improve its downtown area. This area is called "Olde Gahanna." In 2004, a big project called Creekside Gahanna began. This project created new public spaces and restaurants. It also added places for people to live and work.
The Creekside project opened its businesses in late 2007. It includes a large parking garage. This project helps bring new residents and visitors to the area.
Gahanna also has a program to clean up old, unused land. This land is sometimes called "brownfields." One major project was cleaning up the Bedford I Landfill. This was finished in 2007. The 200-acre site was turned into Central Park of Gahanna. This park includes a golf academy called The Golf Depot. The city hopes to attract more businesses and activities to this area.
In 2007, Money magazine listed Gahanna as one of the "Top 100 Best Places to Live." It was ranked #96.
Getting Around Gahanna
Gahanna is very close to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. You can get to the airport directly using U.S. Route 62. This road also connects to Interstate 670.
Major roads in Gahanna include US 62 and Interstate 670. These roads also connect to Interstate 270, which is a highway that goes around Columbus. Ohio State Route 317 runs through downtown Gahanna. It is the main north-south road.
You can also use public transportation in Gahanna. The COTA runs bus lines 24 and 25 through the downtown area.
Education in Gahanna
The schools in Gahanna are part of the Gahanna-Jefferson Public School District. The school colors are blue and gold. Gahanna has seven elementary schools. It also has three middle schools. There is one high school, called Gahanna-Lincoln High School.
Besides public schools, there are also private schools. These include the Columbus Academy and Gahanna Christian Academy. There are also various church-affiliated schools.
Notable People from Gahanna
Many interesting people have come from Gahanna.
- Saad Abdul-Salaam – a soccer player for Columbus Crew SC.
- Amanda Adkins – a swimmer.
- Braden Eves – a racing driver.
- Mike Faist – an actor.
- John Hughes – an NFL football player.
- Todd Douglas Miller – a filmmaker.
- Georgia Schweitzer – a WNBA basketball player.
- Seth Stammler – a soccer player for New York Red Bulls.
- Wil Trapp – a soccer player for Minnesota United FC.
- Nick Ward – a basketball player for Michigan State Spartans men's basketball.
- Evan White – a baseball player for the Seattle Mariners.
See also
In Spanish: Gahanna (Ohio) para niños
