Middlefield, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Middlefield, Ohio
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Village
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Batavia House
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| Motto(s):
"Industry & Agriculture"
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Location of Middlefield, Ohio
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Location of Middlefield in Geauga County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga |
| Founded | 1799 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.40 sq mi (8.81 km2) |
| • Land | 3.38 sq mi (8.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,748 |
| • Density | 813.26/sq mi (314.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44062
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-49700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399332 |
| Website | http://www.middlefieldohio.com |
Middlefield is a small community called a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 2,748 people lived there. It is part of the larger Cleveland metropolitan area. Middlefield is famous for being near one of the world's largest Amish settlements. It also has many factories, including companies like Duncan Toys and KraftMaid. Because of its location and businesses, Middlefield is a central place for nearby townships like Huntsburg and Parkman.
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History of Middlefield Village
Middlefield was first called "Batavia." It got its current name because it was halfway between two towns: Painesville and Warren. James Thompson and his father, Isaac Thompson, started the village in 1799. It officially became a village in 1901.
In 1800, Joseph Johnson settled north of Middlefield. This area is now known as Johnson Corners. James Thompson built a hotel in 1818. This hotel was later called The Century Inn. Today, it is home to the Middlefield Historical Association. The Historical Association also runs a small train museum called The Depot in the summer. It focuses on a narrow-gauge railway from 1873.
Middlefield's first factory was the Johnson Pail Company. It started making things in 1895. The Middlefield Library opened in 1942. It is a part of the Geauga County Public Library system.
In 1965, a Ukrainian scouting group called Plast created a camp here. It is called "Pysanyj Kamin" and covers over 150 acres. Hundreds of Ukrainian American campers visit each summer. They come from cities like Chicago, Detroit, and Cleveland. Sometimes, campers even come from Ukraine.
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Middlefield gets most of its tax money from factories and businesses. This makes it an important industrial center in Geauga County.
In 2005, a Wal-Mart Supercenter opened in the village. To help the local Amish community, the store has special parking. It includes 37 hitching posts for Amish buggies. The store also sells items like large blocks of ice and fabrics. These are useful for Amish families who make their own clothes and cool their food without electricity.
Geography of Middlefield
Middlefield village covers about 3.04 square miles (7.87 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
Middlefield is known as the center of the world's fourth largest Amish settlement. However, most Amish people live outside the village limits.
In 2010, there were 2,690 people living in Middlefield. Most residents were White (96.9%). A small number were African American (0.8%) or Asian (0.6%). About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the village was about 43.8 years old. About 21.9% of the people were under 18. About 22.5% were 65 years old or older.
Notable People from Middlefield
- Franklin L. Gilson – A politician and judge from Wisconsin.
- Luther F. Gilson – A politician and businessman from Wisconsin.
- Matthew Justice – A professional wrestler.
- David A. Lucht – An expert in fire safety.
- Adele E. Thompson – A writer.
- Wardlow – A professional wrestler.
