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City of Elyria
Location of Elyria, Ohio
Location of Elyria, Ohio
Coordinates: 41°22′24″N 82°6′6″W / 41.37333, -82.10167
Country United States
State Ohio
County Lorain
Founded 1817
Government
 - Mayor William M. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically 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 This is a list of the eighty-eight counties in the US state of Ohio. 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 A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Grace (D)
Area
 - Total 19. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 9 sq mi (51. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 6 km²)
 - Land 19. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 9 sq mi (51. 5 km²)
 - Water 0. 0 sq mi (0. 1 km²)
Elevation [1] 715 ft (218 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 55,953
 - Density 2,813. 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 7/sq mi (1,086. 4/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 44035, 44036, 44039, 44074
Area code(s) 440
FIPS code 39-25256[2]
GNIS feature ID 1040177[1]
Website: http://www.cityofelyria.org/
Old county building.
Old county building. 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

Elyria is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Lorain County[3]. 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 A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. 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 municipality is located in northeastern Ohio at the forks of the Black River founded in 1817. The As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 55,953. Elyria was founded by Heman Ely. [1]. The current mayor of Elyria is William M. Grace. The city is home to Lorain County Community College. Lorain County Community College is a Community college located in the city of Elyria in Lorain County, Ohio, which is part of the Northeast

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History

Elyria was founded in 1817 by Heman Ely, who built a log house, dam, gristmill, and sawmill on the site. Ely began to build more houses to accommodate immigrating settlers. By the time Ely died in 1852, Elyria had 5 churches, 3 grocery stores, 3 flour mills, a newspaper, and a population of more than 1,500. As the 1900s arrived, Elyria was a small town of about 8,000. In 1908, Elyria Memorial Hospital was built and has since evolved into an award-winning regional healthcare system. EMH Regional Medical Center (also known as Elyria Memorial Hospital is a hospital located in Elyria OH. In August 1967, Midway Mall was opened and changed the face of the local economy as local businesses either moved into the mall or closed down. [2]

Geography

Elyria, part of the Cleveland–Elyria–Mentor metropolitan area, is located at 41°22′24″N, 82°6′6″W (41. Greater Cleveland is a Nickname for the Metropolitan area surrounding Cleveland, Ohio. Table of United States Metropolitan Statistical Areas|Table of United States Core Based Statistical AreasIn the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB has produced 373396, -82. 101692). [4]Elyria's primary zip code is 44035 with post office boxes being assigned the zip code 44036.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19. 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 9 square miles (51. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 6 km²), of which, 19. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 9 square miles (51. 5 km²) of it is land and 0. 04 square miles (0. 1 km²) of it (0. 15%) is water.

Also, the Black River flows through Elyria. The

Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 55,953 people, 22,409 households, and 14,834 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 2,813. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 7 people per square mile (1,086. 2/km²). There were 23,841 housing units at an average density of 1,198. 9/sq mi (462. 8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81. 15% White, 14. 17% African American, 0. 27% Native American, 0. 61% Asian, 0. 02% Pacific Islander, 0. 95% from other races, and 2. 64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2. 78% of the population.

There were 22,409 households out of which 31. 9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46. 4% were married couples living together, 15. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33. 8% were non-families. 28. 5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10. 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 46 and the average family size was 3. 01.

In the city the population was spread out with 26. 6% under the age of 18, 8. 9% from 18 to 24, 30. 2% from 25 to 44, 21. 3% from 45 to 64, and 13. 0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92. 4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88. 7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,156, and the median income for a family was $45,846. Males had a median income of $34,898 versus $24,027 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,344. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 9. 5% of families and 11. 7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19. 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 0% of those under age 18 and 7. 5% of those age 65 or over.

Community

Elyria has an extensive, although financially burdened, community food pantry and "Hot Meals" program administered through several churches and the Second Harvest Food Bank. Hot Meals feeds an average of more than 125 people a night, a portion of which are homeless. [3] The Elyria High School Pioneer Marching Band is also a source of pride for the community. Elyria is served by Elyria Memorial Hospital as a main hospital. EMH Regional Medical Center (also known as Elyria Memorial Hospital is a hospital located in Elyria OH.

Recreation and parks

Ely Park fountain and Civil War memorial.
Ely Park fountain and Civil War memorial. Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South

Elyria has a large number of parks and recreational centers that include a variety of activities such as baseball, playground equipment. The 4 recreational centers are named after their location on the map - North, East, South, and West. They each include one or more baseball fields and at least 2 tennis courts. A baseball field or baseball diamond is the field upon which the game of Baseball is played A tennis court is where the game of Tennis is played It is a firm rectangular surface with a low net stretched across the center There are two main parks, Cascade and Elywood, which are connected by a drive-on ford in the center. A ford is a place in a Watercourse (most commonly a stream or River) that is shallow enough to be crossed by wading on Horseback or in a wheeled

Cascade Park

Cascade Park is the largest and most popular park in Elyria. The park is located in a ravine carved by the same glaciers that created the Great Lakes. "Glacial" and "Glaciation" redirect here For the geological periods see Glacial period. The Laurentian Great Lakes are a chain of freshwater lakes located in eastern North America, on the Canada–United States border. Cascade park has a large playground and a large hill used for seating at the 4th of July fireworks show, and is a popular spot for sledding during winter months. Sledding is a common activity in wintry areas similar to sliding but in a prone or seated position requiring a device or Vehicle generically known as a "sled" The Black River winds through the center of the park and can be viewed throughout the park at various locations. The

East Falls on the Black River in Cascade Park
East Falls on the Black River in Cascade Park

There is also a short hiking trail that winds through a portion of the park bringing you past one of two waterfalls and many large rock formations. In many cases there are carved foot holes, hand holes and steps in the rock formations allowing further exploration of the environment by the young at heart. The most popular rock to climb is the first rock at the entrance of the trails. It has footholes and handholes up the side and steps in order to get to the flat side where people love to climb up and relax, enjoying the scenery. The most famous rock is the infamous Pink Floyd rock which has Pink Floyd spray painted on it. Pink Floyd are

Business

Elyria is home to many businesses and several worldwide headquarters. Invacare, a world leader of mobility care, is headquartered in Elyria along with RIDGID Tool, Diamond Products, and Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems. Invacare Corporation ( is world's leading manufacturer and distributor of non-acute medical equipments including Wheelchairs, Mobility scooters, Walkers RIDGID is the popular name of the Ridge Tool Company of Elyria Ohio. Elyria's Midway Mall is a local hub for shopping. Midway Mall is an indoor Shopping center located in Elyria Ohio approximately southwest of Cleveland, and the only mall located in Lorain County Major stores include Sears, Best Buy, Macy's, and JCPenney. Sears Roebuck and Company, commonly known as Sears, is an American mid-range chain of International Department stores founded by Richard Best Buy Co Inc ( is a Fortune 100 company and the largest specialty retailer of Consumer electronics in the United States and Canada Macy's is a chain of mid-range American Department stores Its Flagship store in Herald Square, New York City has been billed J C Penney Company Inc ( most commonly known today by the name JCPenney or simply Penneys) is a mid-range chain of American Department stores A Wal-Mart Supercenter, currently one of the largest in the nation at 207,000 sq. Wal-Mart Stores Inc (or Walmart as written in its new logo is an American public corporation that runs a chain of large discount department stores ft. [4][5], opened as a hub of the Chestnut Commons retail complex in 2007. In addition, the smaller, traditional-style Wal-Mart near Midway Mall will be replaced with a nearby 187,000 sq. ft. Supercenter, scheduled to open in the Spring of 2008 [6]. Other large commercial establishments include Target, Giant Eagle, and Home Depot. Target Corporation ( is an American Retailing company that was founded in Minneapolis Minnesota in 1902 Giant Eagle Inc, is an American Supermarket chain with stores located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland The Home Depot ( is an American Retailer of Home improvement and construction products and services Also there are many small businesses that are located in the Midway Mall and also in Downtown Elyria.

Schools

Further information: Elyria School District

Elyria has a large number of public and private schools including Elyria High School. Elyria High School is a High School in Elyria Ohio. Founded in 1830 it is notable for being the first chartered high school west of the Allegheny Mountains. The percent of students at or above proficient in grades of 3 to 8 for OAT Reading and Math tests are 75% and 64% respectively. The percent of students at or above proficient in grades 10-11 for OGT Reading, Science, Writing, and Math are 91%, 77%, 89%, and 85. The Ohio Graduation Test ( OGT) is the high school graduation examination given in the U 5% respectively. The Elyria City Schools district consists of one high school, three junior high schools, nine elementary schools, and one kindergarten school. In addition, Elyria is home to Elyria Catholic High School and the Open Door Christian School, among other private religious and secular schools. Elyria Catholic High School is a private Catholic High school located in Elyria Ohio, 20 miles west of Cleveland.

Transportation

Lorain County Transit is based in Elyria. Lorain County Transit (LCT is the Public transportation provider for Lorain County, Ohio. Elyria is served by many highways, including U.S. Route 20, the Ohio Turnpike, and State Routes 2 and 57. US Route 20 is an east-west United States highway. As the "0" in its route number implies U The Ohio Turnpike (officially the James W Shocknessy Ohio Turnpike) is a -long Limited-access toll highway in the U State Route 2 is an east-west Highway crossing most of northern Ohio. Cities Along Route Riceland Orrville Rittman Wadsworth Medina The general aviation airport for Elyria and Lorain is the Lorain County Regional Airport (located in New Russia Township), and Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport is the nearest major airport. Lorain is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie, at the mouth Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a public Airport located nine miles (14 km) southwest of the Central business district of Cleveland The Elyria Amtrak Station provides train transportation. The Elyria Amtrak station is an Amtrak station in Elyria Ohio.

Early Transportation

In the early 1900s, Elyria had a trolley system that helped bring people to work and to shopping centers in downtown. Horse-drawn carriages were a popular form of transportation, but cars were available but scarce. In 1907, the 123 trolley car collided with the 129 car killing 6 people. Elyria Memorial Hospital was built in response to the crash. EMH Regional Medical Center (also known as Elyria Memorial Hospital is a hospital located in Elyria OH. Elyria also built the New York Central Depot hub to connect Elyria to other cities, but this was soon abandoned and is now in the process of being renovated for use again by Lorain County.

Notable natives

References

  1. ^ a b US Board on Geographic Names. Steven Eric Tovar (born April 25, 1970 in Elyria Ohio) is a former college and professional American football Linebacker Victoria Elizabeth Wells Wulsin MD DPH (born October 27, 1953) is a Physician and three-time Democratic congressional candidate in the Matt Wilhelm (born February 2, 1981 in Buffalo New York) is an American football Linebacker for the San Diego Chargers 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. ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. 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
  4. ^ 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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