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Amherst, Ohio
Location of Amherst, Ohio
Location of Amherst, Ohio
Coordinates: 41°24′0″N 82°13′34″W / 41.4, -82.22611
Country United States
State Ohio
County Lorain
Government
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Area
 - Total 7. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 2 sq mi (18. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 6 km²)
 - Land 7. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 2 sq mi (18. 6 km²)
 - Water 0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²)
Elevation [1] 689 ft (210 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 11,797
 - Density 1,646. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 1/sq mi (635. 6/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 44001
Area code(s) 440
FIPS code 39-01798[2]
GNIS feature ID 1064320[1]

Amherst is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is located in Lorain County. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 440 is a North American Telephone Area code serving part of Northeast Ohio, United States, including the Greater Cleveland Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads Lorain County is a County located in the US state of Ohio, and is considered to be a part of what is locally referred to as Greater Cleveland The population was 11,797 at the 2000 census. In 2006, population was estimated at 11,841.

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History

The town of Amherst was established by German immigrants between 1811 and 1816. Year 1816 ( MDCCCXVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Jacob Shupe was the founder of Amherst. He had the first sawmill, distillery, and gristmill in the Amherst area. Mr. Shupe actually started early industry in the Amherst area. He settled on a high hill near the Beaver Creek, close to the intersection of Cooper Foster Park Road and North Main Street. His house still stands today and is a part of the New Indian Ridge Museum. The New Indian Ridge Museum Historic Shupe Homestead and Wildlife Preserve is a complex founded in 2000 by Matt Nahorn

Soon after being settled, Amherst acquired the title Sandstone Center of the World. Many early buildings are constructed of native sandstone, and the quarries were also an important source of grindstones. A grindstone is a tool used for grinding or sharpening tools Early grindstones were made from Sandstone, often in the shape of a wheel so that they could be rotated There were nine sandstone quarries in the area operating at the peak of production. Sandstone is a Sedimentary rock composed mainly of Sand -size Mineral or rock grains. A quarry is a type of open-pit mine from which rock or Minerals are extracted Cleveland Quarries Company, established in 1868, still quarries Birmingham Buff Sandstone and Berea Sandstone in Amherst. Year 1868 ( MDCCCLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap

Geography

Topography

Climate

Amherst possesses a humid continental climate (Koppen climate classification Dfa), typical of much of the central United States, with very warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The humid continental climate is a Climate found over large areas of land masses in the temperate regions of the mid-latitudes where there is a zone of conflict between The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems It was developed by Wladimir Köppen, a German climatologist

Politics

Politics in Amherst have traditionally been balanced beteween the local Democratic and the Republican Parties. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party.

The political makeup of the city is -

Since becoming a city in 1960, the political power was balanced until the late 1960's and early 1970's when the Republicans led by Mayor Anthony DePaola dominated until 1983 when Democrat John Jaworski was elected mayor.

The city's leadership currently includes:

Office Title Incumbent Political Party Term Expires
Mayor David A. Taylor Republican 12/31/11
President of Council John Dietrich Democrat 12/31/11
Auditor David C. Kukucka Democrat 12/31/09
Treasurer Kathleen M. Litkovitz Democrat 12/31/09
City Director of Law Anthony Pecora Democrat 12/31/11
Safety/Service Director Dennis Clotz Republican Unknown
Council at Large Terrance A. Traster Democrat 12/31/09
Council at Large Nicholas W. Brusky Republican 12/31/09
Council at Large P. William Vanderwyden III Democrat 12/31/09
1st Ward Council Jason Sobiski Independent 12/31/09
2nd Ward Council Glenn Loughrie Democrat 12/31/09
3rd Ward Council Joseph R. Gambish Republican 12/31/09
4th Ward Council Jennifer Wasilk Republican 12/31/09

Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 11,797 people, 4,459 households, and 3,388 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,646. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 1 people per square mile (635. 3/km²). There were 4,603 housing units at an average density of 642. 3/sq mi (247. 9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96. 84% White, 0. 53% African American, 0. 14% Native American, 0. 73% Asian, 0. 01% Pacific Islander, 0. 78% from other races, and 0. 98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2. 93% of the population.

There were 4,459 households out of which 34. 4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65. 6% were married couples living together, 7. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24. 0% were non-families. Twenty-one. six percent of all households were made up of individuals, and 11. 1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 61, and the average family size was 3. 04.

In the city the population was spread out with 26. 0% under the age of 18, 5. 6% from 18 to 24, 27. 3% from 25 to 44, 25. 4% from 45 to 64, and 15. 7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92. 2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87. 9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,516, and the median income for a family was $57,990. Males had a median income of $47,750 versus $27,880 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,565. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 1. 2% of families and 2. 1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 3% of those under age 18 and 3. 5% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

Two major highways run through the city: Ohio State Route 2 and Ohio Turnpike Interstate 80. Both have helped the growth of Amherst greatly over the years due to their location in the city. State Route 58 also runs though the city, and State Route 113 borders the southern limit of the city.

Growth

Amherst has been growing quickly. Shopping centers, restaurants, homes, and other small businesses are being established; and Amherst is becoming a larger and more diverse community every year. Target has been opened right off of route 2 next to the Cleveland Clinic, and plans for additional commercial areas are in the works, including a Lowes Hardware Store by the newly built Target. The Cleveland Clinic (formally known as the Cleveland Clinic Foundation) is a multispecialty academic medical center located in Cleveland, Ohio, A branch of the Cleveland Clinic was also built on the city border in neighboring Lorain. The Cleveland Clinic (formally known as the Cleveland Clinic Foundation) is a multispecialty academic medical center located in Cleveland, Ohio, Lorain is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie, at the mouth

References

  1. ^ a b US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
  2. ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
  3. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes

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