Wickliffe, Ohio facts for kids
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Wickliffe, Ohio
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Harry Coulby Mansion
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Wick, The 'Kliffe
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"Gateway to Lake County"
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Location of Wickliffe in Greater Cleveland
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 Wickliffe, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Wickliffe, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.63 sq mi (11.99 km2) |
| • Land | 4.61 sq mi (11.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,652 |
| • Density | 2,745.06/sq mi (1,059.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44092
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-85036 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086434 |
Wickliffe is a city in Lake County, Ohio, located in the western part of Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 12,652 people lived here. It's a suburb of Cleveland and part of the larger Cleveland area.
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History of Wickliffe
Wickliffe has had a post office since 1843. The city got its name from Charles A. Wickliffe. He was the 11th Postmaster General of the United States.
Geography of Wickliffe
Wickliffe covers about 4.66 square miles (12.07 km2) of land. Most of this area is dry land, with only a small part being water.
The city is surrounded by other cities. These include Euclid, Willowick, and Willoughby. Eastlake and Richmond Heights are also nearby.
People Living in Wickliffe
Population in 2020
In 2020, Wickliffe had 12,652 people living there. There were 5,523 households in the city. The population density was about 2,745.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,059.9/km2).
Most people living in Wickliffe were White (89.0%). About 5.3% were African American. Around 3.0% were Hispanic or Latino. Also, 1.4% were Asian, and 3.7% were from two or more races.
About 19.0% of households had children under 18. Most homes (78.2%) were owned by the people living in them. The average household had 2.25 people. Only 5.4% of people spoke a language other than English at home.
Most residents (64.8%) were between 18 and 65 years old. About 20.3% were older than 65. The city had an equal number of males and females, with 50.0% being female and 50.0% male. The average income for a household was $67,356. About 6.8% of people in the city lived in poverty.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Wickliffe had 12,750 people. There were 5,455 households and 3,426 families. The population density was about 2,747.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,060.9/km2).
The racial makeup was mostly White (92.8%). About 4.5% were African American. A small number were Native American (0.1%) or Asian (0.8%). About 1.6% were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 1.2% of the population.
About 26.3% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.29 people. The average family size was 2.90 people.
The average age in the city was 44 years. About 20.4% of residents were under 18. And 21.7% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
Culture and Landmarks
The Coulby Mansion and Park are important landmarks in Wickliffe. Harry Coulby, a wealthy shipping owner, built the mansion between 1911 and 1915. He was also Wickliffe's first mayor. The mansion cost over $1 million when it was built. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Coulby Mansion was Harry Coulby's home until he passed away in 1929. After that, it became a Catholic girls' school. In 1954, the City of Wickliffe bought the building and its land. They turned the mansion into Wickliffe's City Hall. Many of the original features inside the mansion are still there.
The mansion has sixteen rooms and seven fireplaces. It also features a beautiful Tiffany skylight. The walls have hand-carved walnut designs from Bohemia. Outside, there is a large garden with fountains. The building's exterior is made of white glazed terra cotta.
The land around the mansion is now Coulby Park. This is the city's main open space. The park has walking trails, a swimming pool, and playground equipment. There is also a pond where you can fish.
Parks and Fun Places
Wickliffe has several parks for residents to enjoy. The most famous is Coulby Park. It has an aquatic center, baseball fields, and a pond. City Hall is also located there.
Other parks in Wickliffe include:
- Jindra Park
- Nehls Park
- Featherston Park
- Orlando Park
- Levi Lane Park
- Intihar Park
Three of these parks, Featherston, Intihar, and Jindra, were renamed to honor local residents. These residents died while serving in the military.
Education in Wickliffe
Schools for Kids and Teens
The Wickliffe School District has all its students in one building. This started in the 2023-2024 school year. Younger students, from kindergarten to 6th grade, learn on the first floor. Older students, from 7th to 12th grade, are on the second floor.
The public school teams are called the Wickliffe Blue Devils. There is also a private Catholic school named Mater Dei Academy. It was started in 2010. This school teaches children from pre-school up to 8th grade.
Wickliffe High School and its sports fields are on land that used to belong to Frank Rockefeller. He was the brother of John D. Rockefeller. The school board office building was once the carriage house for the Rockefeller estate.
In the past, Wickliffe had two other elementary schools: Worden and Mapledale. These schools closed in 1982. Around 2010, Mapledale was torn down. A new housing area and golf course were built there. Worden was also demolished and replaced by the Wickliffe Community Center.
Colleges and Higher Learning
Wickliffe is home to Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology. This is a Roman Catholic seminary for the Diocese of Cleveland. It was started in 1848 by the first bishop of the diocese, Louis Amadeus Rappe. The seminary is located at 28700 Euclid Avenue.
The seminary building was originally a high school. It was built by the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd. They sold the building and land to the diocese in the mid-1940s.
Wickliffe also has the Telshe Yeshiva. This is an Orthodox Jewish yeshiva. It originally came from Telz, Lithuania. The yeshiva moved to Wickliffe after Lithuania was affected by World War II.
Famous People from Wickliffe
- Jayne Kennedy, a TV personality
- Bob Mrosko, a professional football player
- Tara Seibel, an American illustrator
- Steve Wood, an American bishop
See also
In Spanish: Wickliffe (Ohio) para niños
