Marble Cliff, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marble Cliff, Ohio
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Village
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Stone marker for Marble Cliff
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Location of Marble Cliff within Ohio
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Location of Marble Cliff within Franklin County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
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| • Total | 634 |
| • Density | 2,256.23/sq mi (872.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43212
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| Area code(s) | 614 |
| FIPS code | 39-47474 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399251 |
Marble Cliff is a small village located in Franklin County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 634 people lived there. It's known for being one of the first neighborhoods built outside of the city of Columbus, Ohio.
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History of Marble Cliff
Marble Cliff started as a community in 1890. It officially became a "Hamlet" (a very small village) in 1901. The village got its name from the Marble Cliff Quarry Co., a stone quarry nearby that is still used today.
At first, Marble Cliff was much larger. It stretched from the Scioto River to the Olentangy River. But in 1902, it gave up most of its land. This land later became the village of Grandview Heights in 1906.
For a short time, Marble Cliff was called "Arlington." This name inspired its new neighbor to the north, which formed in 1918, to call itself Upper Arlington. Today, Marble Cliff is surrounded by Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, and Columbus.
Most of the public services for Marble Cliff, like police and fire protection, are provided by Grandview Heights. The children living in Marble Cliff also go to schools in the Grandview Heights School District. They can also use the Grandview Heights public library system.
Exploring Marble Cliff's Geography
The village of Marble Cliff covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The Historic Bush Mansion
One important building in Marble Cliff is the Bush mansion. Not many people outside of central Ohio know about it. This large house was built using stone from the nearby Marble Cliff Quarry Co..
The Bush mansion was once the home of Samuel Prescott Bush. He was a local business leader and a U.S. Senator. He was also the grandfather of U.S. President George H. W. Bush and the great-grandfather of U.S. President George W. Bush.
The Bush mansion was later sold. It was used as a group home for older people. In 2007, it was updated and turned into fancy apartments called Prescott Place.
Population and People of Marble Cliff
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 88 | — | |
| 1920 | 216 | 145.5% | |
| 1930 | 318 | 47.2% | |
| 1940 | 331 | 4.1% | |
| 1950 | 437 | 32.0% | |
| 1960 | 622 | 42.3% | |
| 1970 | 715 | 15.0% | |
| 1980 | 630 | −11.9% | |
| 1990 | 633 | 0.5% | |
| 2000 | 646 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 573 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 634 | 10.6% | |
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Population Details from 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 573 people living in Marble Cliff. These people lived in 292 homes, and 151 of these were families. The village had about 2,122 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in the village were White (97.9%). A small number were African American (0.5%) or Asian (1.0%). About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 292 homes in total. In about 18% of these homes, children under 18 years old lived there. About 45% of the homes had married couples living together. Many homes (42.5%) were made up of single people. About 17% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the village was about 48.6 years old. About 17.8% of residents were under 18. About 20.6% were 65 years or older. The village had a nearly equal number of males (49.4%) and females (50.6%).
Gallery
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Frank G. Monaco Fountain on Cambridge Blvd
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A home in Marble Cliff
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Part of "Casparis Castle", the tower of the carriage house of the quarry owner from where he could check on the quarry production; now #10 Arlington condominiums
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Mansion of Samuel Prescott Bush; George H. W. Bush's grandfather; now Prescott Place condominiums
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Falco Park monument honoring former Mayor Paul J. Falco
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Frank Packard-designed village home today
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Frank Packard designed village home as originally built
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Frank Packard-designed village home on National Register of Historic Places
See also
In Spanish: Marble Cliff (Ohio) para niños
