Lewis Center, Ohio facts for kids
Lewis Center (also known as Lewis Centre) is a growing community in Delaware County, Ohio, United States. It's not a city with its own government, but it's a busy area located northwest of Columbus.
This area has its own ZIP code, 43035. Even though Lewis Center is a smaller community, its ZIP code covers many shopping centers and stores along U.S. Route 23. Lewis Center is on the east side of the Olentangy River, across from the city of Powell. It's also west of Alum Creek State Park and north of the big Polaris shopping area. The community is part of the Olentangy Local School District.
Life in Lewis Center
Lewis Center is home to over 30,000 people. It's a popular place to live, with many families choosing to settle here. The average age of people living in Lewis Center is about 33 years old. Many families have good incomes, which has helped the area grow a lot.
The Olentangy School District is located here. It's known as one of Ohio's best school districts. There are four high schools in the district. Because many people want to live in Lewis Center, lots of new houses are being built. This growth has been especially fast in recent years. You can find many thriving neighborhoods here, like Olentangy Meadows, Oak Creek, and Glen Oak. Since the year 2000, Lewis Center has become a large and growing suburb of Columbus.
History of Lewis Center
Lewis Center was started around 1850. This happened when a railroad line was built through the area. The community got its name from the family of William L. Lewis. They gave their land so a railroad station could be built there. In return, the community was named after them.
A post office called Lewis Centre opened in 1852. Later, in 1893, its name was officially changed to Lewis Center. Many people in the community have German, Irish, or English family backgrounds.
Famous People from Lewis Center
Some well-known people have connections to Lewis Center:
- Kenny Anunike – A football player who was part of the Denver Broncos team that won the Super Bowl in 2016.
- Zac Kerin – Another football player who played for the Tennessee Titans NFL team.
- Frederick S. Nave – A judge in the Arizona territory a long time ago.
- Joshua Perry – A former NFL football player who lives in Lewis Center now.
- Frank B. Willis – He served as the Governor of Ohio from 1915 to 1917.
