Painesville, Ohio facts for kids
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Painesville, Ohio
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Lake County Courthouse in Painesville
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Location of Painesville in Greater Cleveland
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 Painesville, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Painesville, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Ohio | ||
| County | Lake | ||
| Settled | 1800 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Council–manager government | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 7.01 sq mi (18.15 km2) | ||
| • Land | 6.83 sq mi (17.68 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 20,312 | ||
| • Density | 2,976.12/sq mi (1,149.02/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
44077
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| Area code(s) | 440 | ||
| FIPS code | 39-59416 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1086428 | ||
Painesville is a city in Ohio, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Lake County, Ohio. Painesville is located along the Grand River and is a suburb northeast of Cleveland. In 2020, about 20,312 people lived there. Painesville is part of the larger Greater Cleveland area.
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History of Painesville
Painesville is in an area once known as the Connecticut Western Reserve. In 1800, General Edward Paine and John Walworth arrived with 66 other settlers. They were among the first people to settle in this part of Ohio. General Paine had been a captain in the Connecticut militia during the war. He later represented the region in the government of the Northwest Territory.
In 1800, the Western Reserve became Trumbull County. The county was divided into eight townships. The smallest township was named Painesville, after General Paine. This area later included other townships like Perry and Mentor. The local government for Painesville township started in 1802. The first post office in Painesville opened in 1803.
A settlement called Oak Openings was the commercial center of the township. In 1805, General Henry Champion planned a village there and called it Champion. However, when the village officially became a town in 1832, it was named "Painesville" to honor General Paine. Two of his family members, Eleazer A. Paine and Halbert E. Paine, later became generals during the American Civil War.
In 1840, Lake County, Ohio was created. Painesville became the county seat, and a courthouse was built. Painesville became a village in 1852 and then a city in 1902.
The Underground Railroad in Painesville
Rider's Inn opened in Painesville on June 16, 1812. It was a place for tired travelers to rest. Later, in the 1800s, it became a secret stop on the Underground Railroad. This was a network of safe houses that helped enslaved people escape to freedom.
People seeking freedom would come to a dry well behind the inn. A ladder inside the well led to the inn's basement. There, they could rest and get ready for their journey across Lake Erie into Canada. Historians believe that about 3,000 formerly enslaved people passed through Rider's Inn. The inn was also a meeting place for the local group that worked to end slavery.
Today, Rider's Inn is still open in its original building. It offers lodging and dining. You can see historical photos and documents, like the anti-slavery newspaper Bugle, in the lobby.
Geography of Painesville
Painesville covers about 18.15 square kilometers (7.01 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Painesville is next to other areas like Painesville Township, Concord Township, the village of Fairport Harbor, and the city of Mentor.
Climate in Painesville
Painesville has a climate that is a mix of humid subtropical and humid continental. This means it has mild winter days, but also a lot of lake-effect snow because it's near Lake Erie. Summers are warm with muggy nights. It rains a lot throughout the year.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 257 | — | |
| 1830 | 499 | 94.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,014 | 103.2% | |
| 1860 | 2,649 | — | |
| 1870 | 3,728 | 40.7% | |
| 1880 | 3,841 | 3.0% | |
| 1890 | 4,755 | 23.8% | |
| 1900 | 5,024 | 5.7% | |
| 1910 | 5,501 | 9.5% | |
| 1920 | 7,272 | 32.2% | |
| 1930 | 10,944 | 50.5% | |
| 1940 | 12,235 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 14,432 | 18.0% | |
| 1960 | 16,116 | 11.7% | |
| 1970 | 16,536 | 2.6% | |
| 1980 | 16,351 | −1.1% | |
| 1990 | 15,699 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 17,503 | 11.5% | |
| 2010 | 19,563 | 11.8% | |
| 2020 | 20,312 | 3.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 20,591 | 5.3% | |
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Between 1990 and 2010, the number of Hispanic people in Painesville grew a lot. Many new residents came from León, Guanajuato, a large city in Mexico. They moved to Painesville because they found jobs in the local plant nurseries.
Painesville in 2020
In 2020, Painesville had the highest percentage of people speaking Spanish at home in Ohio, at 20.2%. The population was made up of different groups:
- White: 57.1%
- Black: 14.7%
- Hispanic: 24.3%
- Asian: 1.3%
- American Indian: 0.2%
- Pacific Islander: 0.2%
- Two or more races: 9.3%
About 84% of adults aged 25 and older had a high school diploma. About 20.7% had a college degree or higher.
Painesville in 2010
In 2010, there were 19,563 people living in Painesville. The city had 7,095 households. About 37.2% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.64 people.
The average age in the city was 30.2 years. About 28.3% of residents were under 18. About 12.6% were between 18 and 24. And 8.7% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.3%) and females (49.7%).
Education in Painesville
Painesville offers several educational options for students.
Public Schools
The Painesville City Schools provides public education. It includes:
- Red Raider Preschool
- Chestnut Elementary School, Elm Street Elementary School, and Maple Elementary School (for grades K–5)
- Heritage Middle School (for grades 6–8)
- Thomas W. Harvey High School (for grades 9–12)
Private Schools
Hershey Montessori School is a private school in Painesville. It teaches students from birth through sixth grade. Its campus for older students (seventh through twelfth grade) is in nearby Huntsburg, Ohio.
Higher Education
Painesville is home to Lake Erie College. This is a private liberal arts college with about 1,200 students. The college offers many different programs for undergraduate and master's degrees.
Lakeland Community College is located nearby in Kirtland, Ohio. It offers Associate Degree programs for people in Painesville and Lake County.
Public Library
Morley Library serves both Painesville City and Painesville Township. It is located in Painesville's historic downtown area.
Media and Healthcare
Media
Painesville has two radio stations:
- WHWN (88.3 FM) plays Regional Mexican music.
- WABQ (1460 AM) plays Urban contemporary gospel music.
Healthcare
Healthcare for Painesville residents is provided in nearby Concord Township. This includes University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Tri-Point Medical Center. These hospitals are part of the Lake Health healthcare system.
Transportation in Painesville
Highways
Major roads in Painesville include U.S. Route 20, Ohio State Route 2, Ohio State Route 84, and Ohio State Route 44. Painesville is also close to Interstate 90, which can be easily reached using Route 44.
Mass Transit
Laketran operates bus lines throughout Lake County. These buses also go to downtown Cleveland and Cleveland's main medical centers.
Railroads
Two large railroads, CSX and Norfolk Southern, pass through Painesville. They serve some of the city's businesses. Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited passenger train also passes through, but it does not stop in Painesville. The closest Amtrak station is in Cleveland, about 45 kilometers (28 miles) away.
Airports
Painesville is about 69 kilometers (43 miles) from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. This is Ohio's largest airport.
Economy of Painesville
The biggest employers in Painesville are the city government, the county government, and the public school systems. Other important employers in the area include companies like Avery Dennison, Mar-Bal Corp., Lubrizol, AeroControlex, Guyer Precision, Eckart America, Ranpak, and Meritec.
Notable People from Painesville
Many interesting people have come from Painesville, Ohio. They have made contributions in various fields:
- Artists, Authors, and Musicians: People like writer Robert H. Abel, painter William Holbrook Beard, and singer-songwriter Joe Dolce have connections to Painesville.
- Business Leaders: This includes inventors and entrepreneurs like John C. Lincoln.
- Entertainment: Actors like Emma Sheridan Fry and Shell Kepler are from Painesville.
- Education: Vivian Blanche Small, a president of Lake Erie College, was from here.
- Military: Painesville has been home to military figures such as Civil War general John S. Casement and pilot Marge Hurlburt.
- Organizations: Daniel Carter Beard, a co-founder of the Boy Scouts of America, was from Painesville.
- Religion: Bishops like Bruce Edward Caldwell and Paul John Hallinan have ties to the city.
- Social Reformers: People who worked for social change, like suffragette Frances Jennings Casement, lived here.
- Sports: Many athletes and coaches, including NBA player Larry Foust and NFL coach Don Shula, have come from Painesville.
See also
In Spanish: Painesville (Ohio) para niños
