Garrettsville, Ohio facts for kids
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Garrettsville, Ohio
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Downtown Garrettsville in 1997
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.56 sq mi (6.62 km2) |
| • Land | 2.54 sq mi (6.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,449 |
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2,463 |
| • Density | 964.17/sq mi (372.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44231
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
| FIPS code | 39-29442 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086829 |
Garrettsville is a small village located in northeastern Portage County, Ohio. In 2020, about 2,449 people lived there. It's part of the larger Akron metropolitan area. The village was created from parts of several nearby townships.
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History of Garrettsville
Early Settlement and Growth
Colonel John Garrett III bought 300 acres of land in 1803. This was the same year Ohio became a state. He paid about $4.40 for each acre. In July 1804, he moved to this land with his family. They also brought two young enslaved girls, aged 6 and 10.
The settlers built a grist mill, which opened in January 1806. Sadly, Colonel Garrett passed away that same month.
In 1806, the Cleveland-Pittsburgh Road was built near Garrett's mill. This road helped trade and business grow in the area. Pioneers from nearby places would bring their grain to the mill. They built roads and trails to connect to the Cleveland-Pittsburgh Road. In 1830, the Garrettsville Post Office was opened. By 1864, enough people lived around the mill to form a settlement. It officially became a village on September 1, 1864.
Notable Events and People
In November 1935, a famous train robbery happened in Garrettsville. A man named Alvin Karpis, who was part of the Barker-Karpis Gang, stole $30,000. He escaped by private airplane. Karpis was later caught and sent to Alcatraz prison. He stayed there longer than any other prisoner.
On March 22, 2014, a big fire broke out in downtown Garrettsville. It destroyed about one city block and 13 businesses. Firefighters from 34 nearby communities helped put out the blaze. Luckily, no one was seriously hurt, though one firefighter had smoke inhalation. Rick Patrick is the current mayor of Garrettsville.
Maple Syrup and Sweet Inventions
Garrettsville was once known as the biggest center in the world for processing maple syrup. This happened at the start of the 1900s. Arthur Crane played a big role in this. He canned maple syrup at his factory on Windham Street.
Arthur's son, Clarence Arthur (C.A.) Crane, grew up in Garrettsville. He married Grace Edna Hart in the village in 1898. In 1899, Grace gave birth to their son, Harold Hart Crane. Harold later became a very famous poet.
Clarence Crane and his family left Garrettsville in the 1900s. Clarence continued working with maple sugar and candies. In 1912, his company, the Queen Victoria Chocolate Company, invented the popular Life Savers candy.
Geography
Garrettsville covers a total area of about 2.53 square miles (6.55 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.51 square miles (6.50 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 658 | — | |
| 1880 | 989 | 50.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,046 | 5.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,145 | 9.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,001 | −12.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,119 | 11.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,179 | 5.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,264 | 7.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,504 | 19.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,662 | 10.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,718 | 3.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,769 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,014 | 13.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,262 | 12.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,325 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,449 | 5.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,463 | 5.9% | |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, Garrettsville had 2,325 people living in 964 households. About 629 of these were families. The village had about 926 people per square mile. There were 1,054 housing units in total.
Most of the people in the village were White (97.8%). A small number were African American (0.5%), Asian (0.3%), or from other backgrounds. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Garrettsville was 41 years old. About 23.9% of residents were under 18. About 13.8% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.3%) and females (51.7%).
Culture and Events
Garrettsville has been a filming location for movies. Part of the film The Year That Trembled was shot here. This movie is a coming-of-age story set in 1970. It takes place around the time of the Kent State shootings.
Every summer, Garrettsville hosts the Garrettsville Summerfest. This fun event has many attractions. You can see canoe races and a tractor parade. There's also a Garrettsville Idol singing contest.
Education
The James A. Garfield Local School District serves Garrettsville. It includes one elementary school and one middle school. Students also attend James A. Garfield High School.
Garrettsville also has a public library. It is a branch of the Portage County District Library.
Notable People from Garrettsville
- Hart Crane, a famous poet
- Lucretia Rudolph Garfield, who was the First Lady of the United States
- Jeff Richmond, a talented composer, director, and actor
- Allyn Vine, a physicist and oceanographer
See also
In Spanish: Garrettsville (Ohio) para niños
