North Industry, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Industry, Ohio
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Location of North Industry, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Township | Canton |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,528 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812841 |
North Industry is a small community in Stark County, Ohio, United States. It's located in the southern part of Canton Township, right next to the Nimishillen Creek.
This area is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population statistics, even though it's not officially a city or town. North Industry is also part of the larger Canton–Massillon area, which is a group of cities and towns that are close together. In 2020, about 1,528 people lived in North Industry.
History of North Industry
North Industry has been around for a long time. A post office was opened here in 1832, which means people could send and receive mail from this spot. That same post office is still working today!
In the early days, North Industry was a place where different kinds of work happened. There was a blast furnace, which was a huge oven used to melt metal, often to make iron. There was also a watermill, which used the power of flowing water from the creek to grind grain or saw wood. These industries were important for the community back then.
Education for Students
Kids and teens who live in North Industry go to school in the Canton Local School District. This school district provides education for students from kindergarten all the way through high school.
