Tiffin, Ohio facts for kids
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Tiffin, Ohio
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Downtown Tiffin as seen from the intersection of S. Washington St. and E. Perry St.
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| Nickname(s):
T-Town
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| Motto(s):
The Education Community
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 Tiffin, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Tiffin, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Seneca |
| Incorporated | 1812 |
| Named for | Edward Tiffin |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.37 sq mi (19.09 km2) |
| • Land | 7.23 sq mi (18.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 17,953 |
| • Density | 2,481.75/sq mi (958.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44883
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| Area code(s) | 419, 567 |
| FIPS code | 39-76778 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086956 |
| Website | https://tiffinohio.gov/ |
Tiffin is a city in Ohio, United States. It is the main city of Seneca County. Tiffin is located along the Sandusky River, about 55 miles (88 km) southeast of Toledo. In 2020, about 17,953 people lived there.
Tiffin is home to two universities: Heidelberg University and Tiffin University. The city was once known for making glass and porcelain. It has also been named a "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation.
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History of Tiffin
The area where Tiffin is now was first noted during the War of 1812. A bronze statue called "The Indian Maiden" marks the spot of Fort Ball. This was a military supply base during the war.
In 1817, a man named Erastus Bowe built the Pan Yan Tavern there. Soon, other settlers came, and a village called Oakley grew around the tavern. This village was later called Fort Ball.
In 1821, Josiah Hedges bought land across the river from Oakley. He started another settlement and named it Tiffin. He chose the name to honor Edward Tiffin, who was Ohio's first governor. Tiffin officially became a city on March 7, 1835. In 1850, Fort Ball joined with Tiffin.
In 1824, Tiffin was chosen as the county seat for Seneca County. The county was named after the Seneca people. They were a Native American group who lived in the area for many years.
Industrial Growth and Challenges
In 1888, natural gas was found near Tiffin. This helped the city's industries grow. Many companies started or moved to Tiffin. These included Webster Industries, American Standard Companies, and Tiffin Glass Works.
In 1913, a big flood hit the area. Tiffin suffered a lot of damage, losing many homes and factories. Six bridges were destroyed, and 19 people died.
Ballreich's Bros., a potato chip company, has been in Tiffin since 1920. Their chips are popular in Northern Ohio and can be shipped anywhere.
Tiffin is also home to the historic Ritz Theatre. It was built in 1928 and looks like an Italian Renaissance building. The theater was fully restored in 1998.
In 2002, a strong tornado hit southeast Tiffin. It destroyed several homes. A new hospital, Mercy Hospital of Tiffin, opened in 2008.
Recent Leadership Changes
In 2022, Dawn Iannantuono became Tiffin's first female mayor. She was the 50th mayor of the city. Later, Lee Wilkinson, a small business owner and former teacher, became the new mayor.
Geography and Climate
Tiffin covers about 6.90 square miles (17.87 km²). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water. The Sandusky River flows right through the middle of the city. U.S. Route 224 also passes through Tiffin.
What is the Weather Like in Tiffin?
Tiffin has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The hottest month is usually July, and the coldest is January. It gets rain throughout the year and some snow in winter.
| Climate data for Tiffin, Ohio, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–2011 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 73 (23) |
74 (23) |
83 (28) |
90 (32) |
95 (35) |
105 (41) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
100 (38) |
91 (33) |
82 (28) |
72 (22) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 54.6 (12.6) |
59.2 (15.1) |
71.5 (21.9) |
81.6 (27.6) |
86.6 (30.3) |
92.7 (33.7) |
93.8 (34.3) |
92.7 (33.7) |
89.4 (31.9) |
81.7 (27.6) |
69.6 (20.9) |
57.5 (14.2) |
95.3 (35.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 33.3 (0.7) |
36.4 (2.4) |
46.5 (8.1) |
60.0 (15.6) |
71.5 (21.9) |
80.5 (26.9) |
83.9 (28.8) |
82.5 (28.1) |
76.7 (24.8) |
63.8 (17.7) |
49.7 (9.8) |
38.2 (3.4) |
60.3 (15.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 26.0 (−3.3) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
37.6 (3.1) |
49.4 (9.7) |
61.0 (16.1) |
70.2 (21.2) |
73.7 (23.2) |
72.1 (22.3) |
65.5 (18.6) |
53.3 (11.8) |
41.5 (5.3) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
50.8 (10.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 18.7 (−7.4) |
20.5 (−6.4) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
38.7 (3.7) |
50.4 (10.2) |
59.9 (15.5) |
63.6 (17.6) |
61.8 (16.6) |
54.3 (12.4) |
42.9 (6.1) |
33.4 (0.8) |
24.5 (−4.2) |
41.5 (5.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −2.5 (−19.2) |
2.5 (−16.4) |
11.9 (−11.2) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
35.4 (1.9) |
44.8 (7.1) |
50.9 (10.5) |
49.3 (9.6) |
39.3 (4.1) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
19.7 (−6.8) |
4.3 (−15.4) |
−6.6 (−21.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −21 (−29) |
−20 (−29) |
−12 (−24) |
6 (−14) |
27 (−3) |
35 (2) |
43 (6) |
36 (2) |
29 (−2) |
19 (−7) |
0 (−18) |
−18 (−28) |
−21 (−29) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.57 (65) |
2.24 (57) |
2.73 (69) |
3.82 (97) |
4.10 (104) |
4.20 (107) |
3.91 (99) |
3.54 (90) |
3.32 (84) |
2.76 (70) |
2.89 (73) |
2.61 (66) |
38.69 (981) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 9.4 (24) |
6.8 (17) |
4.9 (12) |
0.6 (1.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.9 (2.3) |
6.9 (18) |
29.5 (74.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 12.1 | 9.6 | 10.8 | 13.2 | 12.8 | 11.4 | 10.9 | 8.4 | 9.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 11.3 | 130.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 5.8 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 4.0 | 18.0 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Tiffin?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 248 | — | |
| 1840 | 823 | 231.9% | |
| 1850 | 2,718 | 230.3% | |
| 1860 | 3,992 | 46.9% | |
| 1870 | 5,648 | 41.5% | |
| 1880 | 7,879 | 39.5% | |
| 1890 | 10,801 | 37.1% | |
| 1900 | 10,989 | 1.7% | |
| 1910 | 11,894 | 8.2% | |
| 1920 | 14,375 | 20.9% | |
| 1930 | 16,428 | 14.3% | |
| 1940 | 16,102 | −2.0% | |
| 1950 | 18,952 | 17.7% | |
| 1960 | 21,478 | 13.3% | |
| 1970 | 21,596 | 0.5% | |
| 1980 | 19,567 | −9.4% | |
| 1990 | 18,604 | −4.9% | |
| 2000 | 18,135 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 17,963 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 17,953 | −0.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 17,841 | −0.7% | |
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Tiffin's Population in 2020
In 2020, Tiffin had 17,953 people and 7,111 households. The city had about 2,561 people per square mile (988 per km²). Most residents (88.3%) were White. About 4.3% were African American, and 1.7% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 3.3% of the population.
About 17.9% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, 19.1% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (51.3%) than males (48.7%).
Education in Tiffin
Tiffin has several schools for students. The public schools are part of the Tiffin City School District. These include:
- Columbian High School
- Tiffin Middle School
- C.A. Krout, Noble, and Washington elementary schools
There are also private schools like Calvert Catholic Schools. These include Calvert High School for older students and Calvert Elementary for younger ones. Other schools include Sentinel Career Center, Bridges Community Academy, and North Central Academy.
Tiffin is home to two private universities:
- Heidelberg University, founded in 1850
- Tiffin University, founded in 1888
The city also has the Tiffin-Seneca Public Library. In 2021, over 11,000 people had library cards there.
Media and News
For local news, Tiffin has a newspaper called The Advertiser-Tribune. There is also an online news website, TiffinOhio.net.
The city has several radio stations:
- 1600 WTTF AM
- 103.7 WCKY-FM
- 103.3 WSJG-LP "St. John Paul The Great Radio"
- 93.3 COOL FM
Tiffin also has a local TV channel, WTIF (Channel 21 on cable).
Transportation in Tiffin
Tiffin has its own airport, Seneca County Airport (K16G). A bus service called the Shelton Shuttle helps people get around. Tiffin is located on five state routes and U.S. Route 224.
The city is also an important place for trains. The Northern Ohio and Western Railway ends here. CSX operates a busy train line that goes through Tiffin. This is because Tiffin is close to CSX's Willard Yard and the "Iron Triangle" in Fostoria.
Famous People from Tiffin
Many notable people have come from Tiffin, Ohio. Here are a few:
- Oliver Edwin Baker: A famous geographer.
- Oliver Cowdery: An early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement.
- Charles W. Foster: He was the 40th Secretary of the Treasury and a former Governor of Ohio.
- William Harvey Gibson: A Union General during the American Civil War.
- Paul Gillmor: A Republican U.S. Representative.
- Jay Gruden: A former head coach for the Washington Football Team (now Washington Commanders) in the NFL.
- Katrina Hertzer: A Chief Nurse in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps during World War I.
- Sue Wilkins Myrick: A U.S. Representative from North Carolina and former mayor of Charlotte.
- Rodger Wilton Young: A Medal of Honor recipient from World War II.
Images for kids
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Damaged buildings after the Great Flood of 1913 in Tiffin, Ohio.
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The Main Classroom Building at Tiffin University.
See also
In Spanish: Tiffin (Ohio) para niños
