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'''Olmsted Falls''' is a city in ], United States. The population was 8,582 at the ]. A southwestern suburb of ], it is part of the ]. The city's main business district is located at the corners of Bagley and Columbia Roads and contains the ], a historic district.


==History==


After the Revolutionary War, the area that later became Olmsted Township, from which Olmsted Falls (as well as most of North Olmsted) was subsequently created, was part of the Western Reserve, a strip of northeastern Ohio land stretching 120 miles west from the Pennsylvania border, that was claimed by Connecticut. In 1795, Connecticut sold most of that land to the Connecticut Land Company, which then divided it into townships and sold it by auction. Several bidders won the right to purchase what then was known as Township 6, Range 15, with the largest share of almost half of the township going to Aaron Olmsted, a sea captain from East Hartford, Connecticut. However, it took years for the sales to be consummated. Olmsted died in 1806, so when the sale of his land was completed in 1807, it went to his widow and three sons, who sold parts of the land to settlers.<ref>Banks, Bruce; Wallace, Jim (2010). The Olmsted Story: A Brief History of Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township. The History Press. ISBN 1-59629-898-7. pp. 17-18.</ref>
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Although James Geer, who then lived in Columbia Township to the south, planted a crop of corn across the border in 1814, it was 1815 when he and his family moved into a small log house in Township 6, Range 15, to become the township’s first settlers in a section that later became part of Olmsted Falls.<ref>Johnson, Crisfield (1879). History of Cuyahoga County, Ohio. D.W. Ensign & Co. p. 484.</ref> The township had several informal names, including Kingston, until 1823, when it was organized as a civil township called Lenox. However, because of confusion with another Lenox Township in Ashtabula County, one resident suggested renaming it Olmsted Township in honor of Aaron Olmsted. Olmsted’s son, Charles Hyde Olmsted, not only agreed to the request but was so pleased that he offered to send the community about 500 books from Connecticut by oxcart. Those books became known as the Oxcart Library.<ref>Banks, Bruce; Wallace, Jim (2010). The Olmsted Story: A Brief History of Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township. The History Press. ISBN 1-59629-898-7. p. 23.</ref>
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On April 7, 1856, Olmsted Falls was incorporated as a village from a portion of Olmsted Township. In 1857, the village doubled in size when it annexed Plum Creek, the unincorporated hamlet to the north.<ref>Holzworth, Walter F. (1966). Township 6, Range 15: Historical Story: Olmsted Township, Villages of Olmsted Falls, North Olmsted, West View. N.p. p. 109.</ref> Olmsted Falls subsequently annexed other parts of Olmsted Township over the years. In 1970, voters in Olmsted Falls and Westview (also known as West View) voted to merge their two villages, which were roughly the same size, under the name Olmsted Falls. The merger became effective at the beginning of 1971. In 1972, the state recognized Olmsted Falls as Ohio’s 231st city because it had a population of more than 5,000 people.<ref>Banks, Bruce; Wallace, Jim (2010). The Olmsted Story: A Brief History of Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township. The History Press. ISBN 1-59629-898-7. p. 69.</ref> The city is governed by a charter with a mayor and council elected on a non-partisan basis.
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Two railroads run through Olmsted Falls. CSX tracks, originally built in 1849, cross northeast-southwest through the southeastern corner of the city. Norfolk Southern tracks, originally built in 1853, cut east-west through the city.<ref>Banks, Bruce; Wallace, Jim (2010). The Olmsted Story: A Brief History of Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township. The History Press. ISBN 1-59629-898-7. pp. 28-29.</ref>
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'''Olmsted Falls''' is a city in ], ], ]. The population was 7,962 at the ].
==Geography== ==Geography==
] below the falls in Olmsted Falls]]
Olmsted Falls is located at {{coord|41|22|3|N|81|54|17|W|region:US_type:city}} (41.367626, -81.904818){{GR|1}}.
Olmsted Falls is located at {{coord|41|22|3|N|81|54|17|W|region:US_type:city}} (41.367626, -81.904818).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
According to the ], the city has a total area of 4.1&nbsp;]s (10.7&nbsp;]), all of it land.
According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|4.12|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=]|access-date=2013-01-06|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-07-02}}</ref>


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 7,962 people, 3,121 households, and 2,228 families residing in the city. The ] was 1,927.2 people per square mile (744.3/km²). There were 3,267 housing units at an average density of 790.8/sq&nbsp;mi (305.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.71% ], 1.31% ], 0.99% ], 0.73% ], 0.06% ], 0.28% from ], and 0.88% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.51% of the population. As of 2006, the population is estimated to be 10,000+.
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|footnote=Sources:<ref name=Census1870>{{cite web|title=Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1870a-08.pdf|work=Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Ninth Census|date=1870|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=17 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=Census1880>{{cite web|title=Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1880a_v1-11.pdf|date=1880|work=Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Tenth Census|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=28 November 2013}}</ref><ref name=Census1910>{{cite web|title=Population: Ohio|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/36894832v3ch3.pdf|work=1910 U.S. Census|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=28 November 2013}}</ref><ref name=Census1930>{{cite web|title=Population: Ohio|url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/03815512v1ch08.pdf|work=1930 US Census|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=28 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census1960">{{cite web|title=Number of Inhabitants: Ohio|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1960/population-volume-1/37749282v1p37_ch02.pdf|date=1960|work=18th Census of the United States|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=17 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="Census1990">{{cite web|title=Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-37.pdf|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=22 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="GR2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/olmstedfallscityohio,US/PST045221|title=Olmsted Falls city, Ohio|website=census.gov|accessdate=July 6, 2022}}</ref>
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===2010 census===
There were 3,121 households out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were ] living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.
As of the ]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=2013-01-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 9,024 people, 3,684 households, and 2,431 families residing in the city. The ] was {{convert|2190.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 3,897 housing units at an average density of {{convert|945.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% ], 2.0% ], 0.1% ], 1.2% ], 0.4% from ], and 1.3% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 2.6% of the population.


There were 3,684 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were ] living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $57,826, and the median income for a family was $66,196. Males had a median income of $41,996 versus $35,110 for females. The ] for the city was $25,716. About 1.2% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the ], including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over. The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.


==Education== ===2000 census===
As of the ]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 7,962 people, 3,121 households, and 2,228 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,927.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,267 housing units at an average density of {{convert|790.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.71% ], 1.31% ], 0.99% ], 0.73% ], 0.06% ], 0.28% from ], and 0.88% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.51% of the population. As of 2006, the population is estimated to be 10,000+.
The Olmsted Falls school system educates students from Olmsted Falls, parts of Columbia Station, part of ], and from neighboring ]. There are five schools in the school system, Early Childhood Center, Falls-Lenox Primary School, Olmsted Falls Intermeadiate School, Olmsted Falls Middle School, and Olmsted Falls High School. The school colors are blue and gold, and their mascot is a bulldog.


There were 3,121 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were ] living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.
==Athletics==
In December 2000, The Bulldog football team won the ] Division II State Championship, defeating Piqua 21-0 at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in ].


In the city the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
The Lady Bulldog volleyball team won the State Championships in 2008.


The median income for a household in the city was $57,826, and the median income for a family was $66,196. Males had a median income of $41,996 versus $35,110 for females. The ] for the city was $25,716. About 1.2% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the ], including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.
Katie Nageotte won the Pole Vaulting State Championship her senior year in 2009.


==Government== ==Government==
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===Executive=== ===Executive===
The mayor is the ceremonial head of government. He/She is full-time and presides over city council meetings, has the power to veto council actions and also acts as the Safety Director for the city. The mayor is the ceremonial head of government. The mayor is full-time and presides over city council meetings, has the power to veto council actions, and also acts as the Safety Director for the city.
Current mayor Robert G. Blomquist was a three term member of city council before being elected mayor in 1999.


James Patrick Graven was elected mayor on December 5, 2017 after receiving over 60% of the vote in a special runoff election. He was narrowly elected to a second term in November 2021.
===Legislative===
The City Council of Olmsted Falls consists of seven members elected to two year terms; Gary Thompson Council President, Ann Marie Donegan Council President Pro-Tempore, Council-At-Large, Clerk of Council and one representative for each of the four wards. It is a "strong Council - weak Mayor" form of government, with the Mayor not holding any voting rights on Council.


===Judicial=== ===Legislative===
The City Council of Olmsted Falls consists of seven members elected to two year terms; Council President, Council President Pro-Tempore, Council-At-Large, Clerk of Council, representative for Ward 1, representative for Ward 2, representative for Ward 3, and representative for Ward 4. It is a "strong Council - weak Mayor" form of government, with the Mayor not holding any voting rights on Council.

The Current Olmsted Falls City Council as of January 2024 is: Cornel Munteanu, Council President; Brian Chitester, Council Pro-Tempore; Megan Coy, Council-At-Large; Jay McFadden, Council Ward 1; Sean Wolanin, Council Ward 2; Chad Gluss, Council Ward 3; Scott Saari, Council Ward 4

===Judicial===
The Mayor's Court of Olmsted Falls is located in the City Hall building. The Mayor's Court of Olmsted Falls is located in the City Hall building.


==Education==
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Olmsted Falls is served by the public ]. There are five schools in the school system; Early Childhood Center, Falls-Lenox Primary School, Olmsted Falls Intermediate School, Olmsted Falls Middle School, and ].<ref name=NCESlist>{{cite web |title=Search for Public Schools - Olmsted Falls City School District |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3904657 |website=National Center for Education Statistics |publisher=U.S. Department of Education |accessdate=May 28, 2019 |language=EN}}</ref><ref name=OFCSlist>{{cite web |title=Our Schools |url=http://www.ofcs.net/schools |website=Olmsted Falls City Schools |accessdate=May 28, 2019}}</ref>
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==Notable people==
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City in Ohio, United States
Olmsted Falls, Ohio
City
Grand Pacific HotelGrand Pacific Hotel
Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio.Location in Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio.
Coordinates: 41°22′3″N 81°54′17″W / 41.36750°N 81.90472°W / 41.36750; -81.90472
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga
Government
 • MayorJames Patrick Graven
Area
 • Total4.08 sq mi (10.57 km)
 • Land4.08 sq mi (10.57 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Population
 • Total8,628
 • Density2,100/sq mi (820/km)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes44138
Area code440
FIPS code39-58422
GNIS feature ID1072238
WebsiteOfficial website

Olmsted Falls is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 8,582 at the 2020 census. A southwestern suburb of Cleveland, it is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. The city's main business district is located at the corners of Bagley and Columbia Roads and contains the Grand Pacific Junction, a historic district.

History

After the Revolutionary War, the area that later became Olmsted Township, from which Olmsted Falls (as well as most of North Olmsted) was subsequently created, was part of the Western Reserve, a strip of northeastern Ohio land stretching 120 miles west from the Pennsylvania border, that was claimed by Connecticut. In 1795, Connecticut sold most of that land to the Connecticut Land Company, which then divided it into townships and sold it by auction. Several bidders won the right to purchase what then was known as Township 6, Range 15, with the largest share of almost half of the township going to Aaron Olmsted, a sea captain from East Hartford, Connecticut. However, it took years for the sales to be consummated. Olmsted died in 1806, so when the sale of his land was completed in 1807, it went to his widow and three sons, who sold parts of the land to settlers.

Although James Geer, who then lived in Columbia Township to the south, planted a crop of corn across the border in 1814, it was 1815 when he and his family moved into a small log house in Township 6, Range 15, to become the township’s first settlers in a section that later became part of Olmsted Falls. The township had several informal names, including Kingston, until 1823, when it was organized as a civil township called Lenox. However, because of confusion with another Lenox Township in Ashtabula County, one resident suggested renaming it Olmsted Township in honor of Aaron Olmsted. Olmsted’s son, Charles Hyde Olmsted, not only agreed to the request but was so pleased that he offered to send the community about 500 books from Connecticut by oxcart. Those books became known as the Oxcart Library.

On April 7, 1856, Olmsted Falls was incorporated as a village from a portion of Olmsted Township. In 1857, the village doubled in size when it annexed Plum Creek, the unincorporated hamlet to the north. Olmsted Falls subsequently annexed other parts of Olmsted Township over the years. In 1970, voters in Olmsted Falls and Westview (also known as West View) voted to merge their two villages, which were roughly the same size, under the name Olmsted Falls. The merger became effective at the beginning of 1971. In 1972, the state recognized Olmsted Falls as Ohio’s 231st city because it had a population of more than 5,000 people. The city is governed by a charter with a mayor and council elected on a non-partisan basis.

Two railroads run through Olmsted Falls. CSX tracks, originally built in 1849, cross northeast-southwest through the southeastern corner of the city. Norfolk Southern tracks, originally built in 1853, cut east-west through the city.

Olmsted Falls is part of the Olmsted Falls City School District, which also includes Olmsted Township and parts of Berea and Columbia Township.

Vitamix has its world headquarters in Olmsted Township right on the border with Olmsted Falls.

Geography

Rocky River below the falls in Olmsted Falls

Olmsted Falls is located at 41°22′3″N 81°54′17″W / 41.36750°N 81.90472°W / 41.36750; -81.90472 (41.367626, -81.904818). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.12 square miles (10.67 km), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870383—
18804045.5%
1890342−15.3%
1900330−3.5%
191039419.4%
1920374−5.1%
193067379.9%
194075412.0%
19501,13750.8%
19602,14488.6%
19702,50416.8%
19805,868134.3%
19906,74114.9%
20007,96218.1%
20109,02413.3%
20208,582−4.9%
2021 (est.)8,6280.5%
Sources:

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 9,024 people, 3,684 households, and 2,431 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,190.3 inhabitants per square mile (845.7/km). There were 3,897 housing units at an average density of 945.9 per square mile (365.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 2.0% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 3,684 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 7,962 people, 3,121 households, and 2,228 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,927.2 inhabitants per square mile (744.1/km). There were 3,267 housing units at an average density of 790.8 per square mile (305.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.71% White, 1.31% African American, 0.99% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population. As of 2006, the population is estimated to be 10,000+.

There were 3,121 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $57,826, and the median income for a family was $66,196. Males had a median income of $41,996 versus $35,110 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,716. About 1.2% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government

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Executive

The mayor is the ceremonial head of government. The mayor is full-time and presides over city council meetings, has the power to veto council actions, and also acts as the Safety Director for the city.

James Patrick Graven was elected mayor on December 5, 2017 after receiving over 60% of the vote in a special runoff election. He was narrowly elected to a second term in November 2021.

Legislative

The City Council of Olmsted Falls consists of seven members elected to two year terms; Council President, Council President Pro-Tempore, Council-At-Large, Clerk of Council, representative for Ward 1, representative for Ward 2, representative for Ward 3, and representative for Ward 4. It is a "strong Council - weak Mayor" form of government, with the Mayor not holding any voting rights on Council.

The Current Olmsted Falls City Council as of January 2024 is: Cornel Munteanu, Council President; Brian Chitester, Council Pro-Tempore; Megan Coy, Council-At-Large; Jay McFadden, Council Ward 1; Sean Wolanin, Council Ward 2; Chad Gluss, Council Ward 3; Scott Saari, Council Ward 4

Judicial

The Mayor's Court of Olmsted Falls is located in the City Hall building.

Education

Olmsted Falls High School

Olmsted Falls is served by the public Olmsted Falls City School District. There are five schools in the school system; Early Childhood Center, Falls-Lenox Primary School, Olmsted Falls Intermediate School, Olmsted Falls Middle School, and Olmsted Falls High School.

Notable people

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