Twinsburg, Ohio facts for kids
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Twinsburg, Ohio
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Former Twinsburg Institute
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Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.79 sq mi (35.72 km2) |
| • Land | 13.76 sq mi (35.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
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| • Total | 19,248 |
| • Density | 1,398.94/sq mi (540.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44087
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-78050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1087020 |
| Website | http://www.mytwinsburg.com/ |
Twinsburg is a city in Ohio, United States. It's located in Summit County, Ohio, right between the bigger cities of Akron and Cleveland. In 2020, about 19,248 people lived here. It's part of the larger Akron city area.
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History of Twinsburg
The first person to settle in the area, then called Millsville, was Ethan Alling. He was only 16 years old when he moved there in 1817.
How Twinsburg Got Its Name
In 1818, two identical twin brothers, Moses and Aaron Wilcox, moved to the area. They wanted to help the community grow. They offered a special deal: they would donate 6 acres of land and money for a school. In return, the town had to change its name to "Twinsburg." The people agreed, and that's how Twinsburg got its unique name!
Ethan Alling, the first settler, became the town's first postmaster in 1825. He also ran a stagecoach service, a store, and a hotel.
Twinsburg Historical Society
The Twinsburg Historical Society started in 1963. They have a museum filled with old documents and items. These items show what life was like for the first settlers. You can even see a famous Mail Pouch Tobacco sign there. It was painted by Harley Warrick, a well-known barn painter.
Geography of Twinsburg
Twinsburg covers about 32.3 square kilometers (12.5 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
People of Twinsburg
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 201 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,240 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,747 | 40.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,689 | 53.9% | |
| 1960 | 4,098 | 52.4% | |
| 1970 | 6,432 | 57.0% | |
| 1980 | 7,627 | 18.6% | |
| 1990 | 9,606 | 25.9% | |
| 2000 | 17,006 | 77.0% | |
| 2010 | 18,795 | 10.5% | |
| 2020 | 19,248 | 2.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 19,328 | 2.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, about 18,795 people lived in Twinsburg. There were 7,507 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most people in Twinsburg were White (78.5%). Other groups included African American (13.4%), Asian (5.7%), and people of two or more races (1.9%). About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Twinsburg was 41.4 years. About 25.4% of residents were under 18 years old. Many adults in Twinsburg have a college degree. About 44.1% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Culture and Events
Twinsburg is famous for its special festival called Twins Days. This event happens every year and is for twins and other multiple births, like triplets or quadruplets.
Twins Days Festival
The festival started in 1976. It has grown to be the largest gathering of twins in the world! Around 3,000 sets of twins come to Twinsburg each year. Twins and their families travel from all over the world to attend. Many of them come back year after year.
Education in Twinsburg
The Twinsburg City School District serves the city's students. It has five schools and teaches over 4,000 students. The schools have received high ratings for their performance on Ohio state tests.
Schools in Twinsburg
- Wilcox Primary: For students in Pre-Kindergarten to 1st grade.
- Bissell Elementary School: For students in 2nd and 3rd grades. This school won a National Blue Ribbon award in 2016.
- Dodge Intermediate School: For students in 4th to 6th grades.
- R. B. Chamberlin Middle School: For students in 7th and 8th grades.
- Twinsburg High School: For students in 9th to 12th grades.
There used to be an "Old School" building on Darrow Road. It was the only school in Twinsburg until 1957. It closed as a public school in 1992. Later, a campus of Kent State University used the building. Supporters tried to save the building, but it was torn down. Today, a vacant lot is where the old school once stood.
Twinsburg also has its own public library, the Twinsburg Public Library.
Famous People from Twinsburg
Many interesting people have come from Twinsburg, including:
- Howie Chizek: A radio personality.
- Scott Effross (born 1993): A baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees.
- Kelly Herndon: A retired NFL player. He played for the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks.
- Joe Madsen: A football player.
- Dan Miller: A member of the boy band O-Town.
- Zoltan Mesko: A retired NFL player. He played for the New England Patriots.
- James Posey: A retired NBA basketball player. He played for seven teams and was an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Brad Stuver (born 1991): An MLS soccer goalkeeper for the Austin FC.
See also
In Spanish: Twinsburg (Ohio) para niños
