Editing Columbiana, Ohio

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{{Infobox settlement
| name                            = Columbiana, Ohio
| settlement_type                 = [[City]]
| nickname                        = 
| motto                           = "The City with the Small-Town Heart"

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| image_caption                   = Downtown Columbiana
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| image_seal                      =

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| mapsize                         = 260px
| map_caption                     = Location of Columbiana in Columbiana and Mahoning counties, Ohio.
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| pushpin_relief                  = yes
| pushpin_label                   = Columbiana

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| subdivision_type                = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_name                = United States
| subdivision_type1               = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_name1               = [[Ohio]]
| subdivision_type2               = [[List of counties in Ohio|Counties]]
| subdivision_name2               = [[Columbiana County, Ohio|Columbiana]], [[Mahoning County, Ohio|Mahoning]]
| subdivision_type3               = [[List of townships in Ohio|Townships]]
| subdivision_name3               = [[Beaver Township, Mahoning County, Ohio|Beaver]], [[Fairfield Township, Columbiana County, Ohio|Fairfield]], [[Unity Township, Columbiana County, Ohio|Unity]]<ref name="BAS">{{cite map|title=Governmental Unit Reference Map (2021): Fairfield township, OH|publisher=United States Census Bureau|location=Washington, D.C.|date=2021|accessdate=March 25, 2022|sheet=1|scale=1:18,173|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/pvs/bas/bas22maps/st39_oh/mcd/m3902925998_fairfield/BAS22M33902925998.pdf}}</ref>

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| government_footnotes            = 
| government_type                 = [[Council–manager government|Council–manager]]
| leader_title                    = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name                     = Rick Noel<ref name="2020 General Election"/>
| leader_title1                   = [[City manager]]
| leader_name1                    = 
| established_title               = 
| established_date                = 
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| unit_pref                       = Imperial
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| area_magnitude                  = 
| area_total_km2                  = 15.94
| area_land_km2                   = 15.75
| area_water_km2                  = 0.19
| area_total_sq_mi                = 6.15
| area_land_sq_mi                 = 6.08
| area_water_sq_mi                = 0.07

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| population_as_of                = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| population_est                  = 6757
| pop_est_as_of                   = 2023
| pop_est_footnotes               = <ref name="2023 est">{{cite web |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Ohio: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023 |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2023/cities/totals/SUB-IP-EST2023-POP-39.xlsx |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=13 June 2024}}</ref>
| population_footnotes            = 
| population_total                = 6559
| population_density_km2          = 416.45
| population_density_sq_mi        = 1078.61

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| timezone                        = [[North American Eastern Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]]
| utc_offset                      = -5
| timezone_DST                    = EDT
| utc_offset_DST                  = -4
| elevation_footnotes             = <ref name=gnis/>
| elevation_ft                    = 1125
| coordinates                     = {{coord|40|52|50|N|80|40|30|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| postal_code_type                = [[ZIP code]]
| postal_code                     = 44408
| area_code                       = [[Area code 330|330]], [[Area code 234|234]]
| blank_name                      = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info                      = 39-17036<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>
| blank1_name                     = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
| blank1_info                     = 2393608<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2393608}}</ref>
| blank2_name                     = [[School District]]
| blank2_info                     = [[Columbiana Exempted Village School District|Columbiana Exempted Village SD]]
| website                         = {{URL|www.columbianaohio.gov}}
| footnotes                       = 
}}

'''Columbiana''' is a city in [[Columbiana County, Ohio|Columbiana]] and [[Mahoning County, Ohio|Mahoning]] counties in the U.S. state of [[Ohio]]. The population was 6,559 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="QuickFacts2020">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/columbianacityohio/PST045219 |accessdate=September 13, 2021 |website=census.gov |title=QuickFacts: Columbiana city, Ohio}}</ref> It is part of the [[Mahoning Valley|Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area]].

The city hosts the annual Shaker Woods Arts & Crafts Festival, which brings national attention to the city in the summer and fall seasons.<ref name="City of Columbiana History">{{cite web|url=http://columbianaohio.gov/history/|title=City of Columbiana History|access-date=June 26, 2018|author=City of Columbiana}}</ref>  The childhood home of notable inventor and businessman [[Harvey S. Firestone]], Columbiana is home to the 1930s-themed [[Firestone Farms]] shopping and business park.<ref name="Firestone Farms">{{cite web|url=https://firestonefarms.org/|title=Firestone Farms|access-date=June 26, 2018|author=Firestone Farms}}</ref>

==History==
Columbiana was laid out by Joshua Dixon and William Heald in 1805.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_ONQyAQAAMAAJ | title=History of Columbiana County, Ohio and Representative Citizens | publisher=Biographical Publishing Company | author=McCord, William B. | year=1905 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_ONQyAQAAMAAJ/page/n268 277]}}</ref> The city takes its name from Columbiana County, which itself is named in honor of 15th-century Italian explorer [[Christopher Columbus]], combining his surname with the [[mass noun]] suffix [[-ana|-iana]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Overman|first=William Daniel|title=Ohio Town Names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015015361465;view=1up;seq=48|year=1958|publisher=Atlantic Press|location=Akron, OH|page=32}}</ref>  Columbiana was incorporated as a village in 1837<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OeA4AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA144 | title=History of Columbiana County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers | publisher=Unigraphic | author=Mack, Horace  | year=1879 | pages=144}}</ref> and elevated to a city in 2000.

The [[Jones–Bowman House]], built in 1842, is believed to have been part of the [[Underground Railroad]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Ohio Places Dictionary|year=2008|publisher=North American Book Dist LLC|isbn=9781878592705|pages=162|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YfvhVln0D20C&q=%22Jones-Bowman+House%22+Columbiana}}</ref>

==Geography==
Most of the city is located in [[Fairfield Township, Columbiana County, Ohio|Fairfield Township, Columbiana County]], which in turn includes most of Columbiana's incorporated land in Columbiana County. A district of northern Columbiana lies in [[Beaver Township, Mahoning County, Ohio|Beaver Township, Mahoning County]], and another small portion to the east lies in [[Unity Township, Columbiana County, Ohio|Unity Township, Columbiana County]].<ref name="BAS" />

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|6.14|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|6.00|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.14|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<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=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 6, 2013 |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=July 2, 2012 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1860= 1174
|1870= 870
|1880= 1223
|1890= 1112
|1900= 1339
|1910= 1582
|1920= 2114
|1930= 2485
|1940= 2687
|1950= 3369
|1960= 4164
|1970= 4959
|1980= 4987
|1990= 4961
|2000= 5635
|2010= 6384
|2020= 6559
|estyear= 2023
|estimate= 6757
|estref=<ref name="2023 est"/>
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="GR2" /><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=April 24, 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=November 28, 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=November 28, 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=November 28, 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=April 24, 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=November 22, 2013}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 6,384 people in 2,881 households, including 1,763 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|1064.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 3,181 housing units at an average density of {{convert|530.2|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 97.7% White, 0.6% African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.0%.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 6, 2013}}</ref>

Of the 2,881 households 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 34.5% of households were one person and 18.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age was 49.4 years. 17.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 27.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 5,635 people in 2,534 households, including 1,576 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|930.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,707 housing units at an average density of {{convert|446.9|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 98.86% White, 0.11% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.32%.<ref name="GR2" />

Of the 2,534 households 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 34.9% of households were one person and 17.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.76.

The age distribution was 19.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% 65 or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median household income was $34,560 and the median family income was $42,363. Males had a median income of $33,693 versus $21,648 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,727. About 4.9% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

==Arts and culture==
[[File:Firestone Farms 2.jpg|thumb|TownCenter at [[Firestone Farms]]]]
Throughout the year, many events are hosted in the city. During the summer, the Shaker Woods Festival showcases over 200 crafters and artisans from across the nation during August. Additionally, the city hosts a Fourth of July fireworks festival, as well as the Harvey S. Firestone Festival of the Arts. In the fall, the [[American Legion]] hosts a civic Street Fair, followed by Christmas in the Woods, which is another large-scale craft event held on the Shaker Woods grounds. During the holiday season, the city features the Joy of Christmas Holiday Light Festival. For spring, Columbiana features an outdoor French Market in May, and the Columbiana Wine Festival in June.<ref name="About our City">{{cite web|url=https://columbianaohio.gov/about/history/ |title=History - ColumbianaOhio.gov |access-date=October 15, 2019|author=City of Columbiana}}</ref>

The city contains a public library, first opened in 1933.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.columbiana.lib.oh.us | title=Homepage | publisher=Columbiana Public Library | access-date=February 25, 2018}}</ref>

==Government==
Columbiana operates under a chartered [[council–manager government]], where there are six council members elected as a legislature for 4-year terms in addition to a mayor, who serves as an executive.<ref name="2020 General Election">{{cite web|url=https://www.columbiana.boe.ohio.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Columbiana-County-Elected-Officials-2.11.21.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608124934/https://www.columbiana.boe.ohio.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Columbiana-County-Elected-Officials-2.11.21.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 8, 2021|title=2020 General Election Results for Columbiana County|access-date=February 19, 2021}}</ref> The council employs a city manager for administration. As of 2021, the mayor is Rick Noel<ref name="2020 General Election"/> and the city manager is Lance Willard.

==Education==
[[File:Columbiana.jpg|thumb|[[Columbiana High School]]]]
Children in Columbiana are served by the public [[Columbiana Exempted Village School District]], which includes one elementary school, one middle school, and [[Columbiana High School]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st39_oh/schooldistrict_maps/c39029_columbiana/DC20SD_C39029.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS – SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Columbiana County, OH|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=February 18, 2023}}</ref> The city was served by various [[one-room school]]houses until School District Number Two was organized in 1861. The first contemporary high school opened in the fall of 1864, on Pittsburgh Street.<ref name="COLUMBIANA SCHOOLS TRADITION">{{cite web|url=https://www.columbianaschools.org/o/columbiana-school-district/page/tradition |title=COLUMBIANA SCHOOLS TRADITION |publisher=Columbiana Exempted Village School District |accessdate=April 7, 2021 }}</ref> The first class graduated in 1881 with two students.<ref name="COLUMBIANA SCHOOLS TRADITION" /> The current high school building opened in 2000.<ref name="National Center for Education Statistics School Directory Information">{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3904532&DistrictID=3904532 |title=Columbiana Exempted Village  |accessdate=April 27, 2023 |author=National Center for Education Statistics}}</ref>

Columbiana also has one [[private school|private]] Christian school, [[Heartland Christian School]], which first opened for the 1996–1997 school year.<ref>[http://www.heartland.k12.oh.us/About%20Us.htm About Us] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080131133423/http://www.heartland.k12.oh.us/About%20Us.htm |date=January 31, 2008 }}, Heartland Christian School, 2006. Accessed September 10, 2007.</ref>

==Transportation==
[[Ohio State Route 14|State Route 14]] and [[Ohio State Route 46|State Route 46]] run east–west through the northern part of the city as a concurrency from [[East Palestine, Ohio|East Palestine]] before meeting an intersection with [[Ohio State Route 164|State Route 164]], from which point SR 14 continues westbound to [[Salem, Ohio|Salem]] and SR 46 continues northbound to [[Canfield, Ohio|Canfield]]. SR 164 enters Columbiana as an east–west route concurrent with [[Ohio State Route 344|State Route 344]] from [[Leetonia, Ohio|Leetonia]] and switches to running north–south downtown; SR 344 terminates downtown. Finally, [[Ohio State Route 7|State Route 7]] passes through western Columbiana near [[Firestone Farms]].<ref name="ODOT">{{Ohio road map|year=2015 |access-date=March 29, 2025 }}</ref> The city lies along portions of the Norfolk Southern Railway [[Fort Wayne Line]] and the [[Youngstown and Southeastern Railroad]].

==Notable people==
* [[Pete Allen (baseball)|Pete Allen]], [[Major League Baseball]] catcher, [[Colorectal surgery|proctologist]]
* [[J. Warren Bettis]], jurist
* [[Linda Bolon]], member of the [[Ohio House of Representatives]] from the 1st district 
* [[Harvey S. Firestone]], businessman & founder of the [[Firestone Tire and Rubber Company]]
* [[Jacob Hostetter]], U.S. Representative from [[Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district|Pennsylvania's 4th District]]
* [[Craig Newbold]], member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 1st district
* [[Monica Robb Blasdel]], member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 79th district
* [[John D. Shivers Jr.]], member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 3rd district
* [[Paul Stamets]], [[mycologist]], advocate of [[medicinal fungi]] and [[mycoremediation]]
* [[William Thornton Watson]], New Zealander officer in the [[First Australian Imperial Force|First]] and [[Second Australian Imperial Force]]s
* [[Clarence Wetzel]], member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 34th district
* [[Jason Wilson (politician)|Jason Wilson]], member of the [[Ohio Senate]] from the 30th district

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.columbianaohio.gov City website]
* [http://www.columbianachamber.com/ Columbiana Chamber of Commerce]

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{{Mahoning County, Ohio}}

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[[Category:Cities in Columbiana County, Ohio]]
[[Category:Cities in Mahoning County, Ohio]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1805]]
[[Category:1805 establishments in Ohio]]
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