Orrville, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Orrville, Ohio
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Central Orrville
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A City of Diversified Industry
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Location of Orrville in Wayne County
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 Orrville, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Orrville, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.62 sq mi (14.55 km2) |
| • Land | 5.61 sq mi (14.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
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| • Total | 8,452 |
| • Density | 1,506.86/sq mi (581.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44667
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 3958828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396086 |
| Website | orrville.com |
Orrville is a city located in Wayne County, Ohio, in the United States. It is about 9 miles (14.5 km) east of Wooster and 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Akron. In 2020, the city had a population of 8,452 people. Orrville is well-known as the main office for The J.M. Smucker Company. This American food and beverage company is famous for its delicious jellies and jams.
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History of Orrville
Orrville was first planned out in 1852. It was named after Judge Smith Orr, who owned the land where the city was built. A post office also started operating in Orrville in 1852.
Geography of Orrville
Orrville covers a total area of about 5.75 square miles (14.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People in Orrville
In 2020, the population of Orrville was 8,452 people. The city has grown quite a bit over the years. For example, in 1870, only 745 people lived here.
Who Lives in Orrville?
According to the 2010 census, there were 8,380 people living in Orrville. These people lived in 3,337 households. About 32.5% of these households had children under 18 years old. The average age of people in Orrville was 39 years old.
Economy and Businesses in Orrville
Orrville is home to the main office of The J.M. Smucker Company. They also have a large facility here that makes fruit spreads. Smucker's says it's the biggest fruit spread factory in the world!
Other important companies based in Orrville include:
- Smith Dairy Products Company
- Schantz Organ Company (which makes organs)
- The Will-Burt Company
- Catrone Trucking
- The Quality Castings Co.
Education in Orrville
Orrville has its own school system called Orrville City Schools. For higher education, Wayne College is also located in Orrville. Wayne College is a branch campus of The University of Akron.
Famous People from Orrville
Many notable people have connections to Orrville, including:
- Mike Birkbeck – A former professional baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets.
- Heber Blankenhorn – A journalist and activist who worked for labor rights.
- Tim Hiller – A talented former quarterback for Western Michigan University.
- Bob Knight (1940–2023) – A very famous college basketball head coach.
- Jenny Scobel (born 1955) – A well-known painter.
- Mark Smucker – The current CEO of The J.M. Smucker Company.
See also
In Spanish: Orrville (Ohio) para niños
