Chillicothe, Ohio
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Chillicothe (pronounced /ˌtʃɪlɨˈkɒθi/ CHILL-i-KOTH-ee) is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Ross County[6]. The municipality is located in southern Ohio along the Scioto River. The name comes from the Shawnee name Chalahgawtha, meaning "principal town." It was the first and third capital of Ohio. The population was 21,796 at the 2000 census. According to the US Census 2006 estimate, Chillicothe has a population of 22,216[10], while the Columbus-Marion-Chillicothe, OH Combined Statistical Area has 1,953,575 people[11]. The city is the largest in Ross County, and the center of the Chillicothe Micropolitan Statistical Area (as defined by the United States Census Bureau in 2003).
HistoryImage:R6D0026.jpg
First capital sign at edge of town
Chillicothe served as the capital of Ohio from the beginning of statehood in 1803 until 1810 when Zanesville became the capital for two years.[12] The capital moved to Zanesville as part of a deal to get a bill passed in the House of Representatives and the Senate. In 1812 the capital moved back to Chillicothe until 1816 when the capital moved to Columbus.[13] Columbus became the capital because of the desire to have the capital near the geographic center of the state.
Geography
Chillicothe is located at (39.336525, -82.983822)[1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.7 square miles (25.2 km²), of which, 9.5 square miles (24.7 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it (2.05%) is water. The city is surrounded by farming communities, and Chillicothe residents describe the area as the foothills of the Appalachians. Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 21,796 people, 9,481 households, and 5,754 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,283.7 people per square mile (882.1/km²). There were 10,303 housing units at an average density of 1,079.5/sq mi (417.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.21% White, 7.51% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 2.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population. There were 9,481 households out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.85. In the city the population was spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $33,991, and the median income for a family was $42,477. Males had a median income of $35,199 versus $25,010 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,101. About 9.3% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over. GovernmentImage:RossCountyCourthouse.jpg
Ross County Court House
Public officialsChillicothe is governed by a mayor-council structure in which the mayor is elected separately from the members of the city council. Chillicothe's mayor is Joseph P. Sulzer (D). The members of the city council are
Current events from local newsprint at the Chillicothe Gazette: Other municipal officials:
The officials of the Chillicothe Municipal Court are:
Public servicesParks and recreationChillicothe has several public parks, including Yoctangee Park, Poland Park, Strawser Park, Manor Park, Goldie Gunlock Park, Pine Street Park, Veterans Memorial Park, and Western View Park. Chillicothe's floodwall, protecting the city from floods of the Scioto River, has a 4.0 mile-long paved bike path. This path connects to the Tri-County Triangle Trail which currently is 17.2 miles long, measured from Bridge St. (SR 159) in Chillicothe, to Frankfort and then to Austin. (The Tri-County Triangle Trail's goal is to connect Chillicothe with Washington Court House and Greenville. This same former railroad continues to Jamestown and Xenia , but those connections are a long range plan.) EducationA branch of Ohio University, Ohio University-Chillicothe (OU-C), is located at the top of University Hill in Chillicothe. The public 4-year institution enrolls about 2,000 students each year. Samuel Stephen College (formerly Southeastern Business College) is located on Ohio St. Rt. 104. They offer five different 2-year programs that include Information Technology and Office Administration. The city of Chillicothe provides education for pre-school through grade 12 students. The Chillicothe City School District includes the following facilities: Allen Elementary; Mt. Logan Elementary, previously Mt. Logan Middle School; Tiffin Elementary; Worthington Elementary; Western Latchkey/Preschool/Western Administration Office, the headquarters of the Board of Education;Chillicothe Middle School; and Chillicothe High School, which was expanded extensively and dedicated on August 20, 2006. The Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library holds a rich collection of historical and genealogical resources. The main library is located on South Paint Street. The library also has branch locations in the Northside (on Buckeye Street) as well as in Bainbridge, Frankfort, Kingston, Richmond Dale, and South Salem. Chillicothe is also home to the Recording Workshop, audio engineering school. CultureMajestic TheaterChillicothe is home to the 152-year-old continuously operating Majestic Theatre where the stage was graced by such greats as Laurel and Hardy, Milton Berle, George Arliss, Sophie Tucker, as well as many others. Fairs and festivalsChillicothe, rich in Native American history, hosts the annual Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival. Started in 1984, the May festival draws crowds of approximately 85,000. Yoctangee Park, in the historic downtown, is the setting for this family oriented three-day event featuring Native American music, dancing, traders and exhibits, a mountain men encampment rendezvous with working craftsmen and demonstrations, an extensive arts and crafts show with over 80 crafters and commercial exhibits. The main stage has a schedule of family-friendly entertainment, such as local school bands and performers. The streets become lined with food booths and games/contests. The festival is both recreational with games, contests and food booths that line the streets and also educational. Handicap parking is available from the alley of West Water to Walnut Street. Events are free to the public and typically include: the Laser Light Show (Friday, Saturday & Sunday), Main Stage Entertainment, Kid's Fun Run (Saturday), Senior Citizens Day & Bingo (Friday), Gospel Day (Sunday), Parade, Duck Race (ducks are free at the Hospice Booth), and more. On the Friday and Saturday after Labor Day in September, Chillicothe hosts the annual Southern Ohio Storytelling Festival. The festival features indoor concert performances by several highly acclaimed and award-winning storytellers. Storytelling concerts are held throughout the day on both Friday and Saturday. Venues have included the Majestic Theatre and auditoriums/gymnasiums at the Ohio University-Chillicothe Branch. The Fall Harvest Festival is held in Chillicothe's Yoctangee Park the first weekend in October. The festival has entertainment, crafts, flea market, and more. Athletic eventsThe Chillicothe Paints are a minor league baseball team established in February 1993. The team is a member of the Frontier League and is affiliated with no Major League Baseball team. In June, the streets of Chillicothe near Yoctangee Park are blocked off to accommodate temporary courts for the Gus Macker three-on-three basketball competition. Notable nativesChillicothe has been the home of many national figures over the years. See the following list for articles about them. Athletes
Business Leaders
MusiciansOhio Founders
Political figures
Sister cityChillicothe is the sister city of Córdoba, Veracruz, Mexico. This relationship is honored through the Foreign Exchange Student Program with students at Chillicothe High School. Cultural references
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