Editing Gahanna, Ohio

{{short description|City in Ohio, United States}}
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'''Gahanna''' is a city in northeastern [[Franklin County, Ohio]], United States. It is a suburb of [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]]. The population was 35,726 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. It was founded in 1849.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.blackcityinfo.com/ohio/ohio-gahanna.html | title=Owh联盟外投 }}</ref>

==History==
[[File:The Log House 1.jpg|thumb|left|The Log House run by the Gahanna Historical Society]]
Gahanna was founded along the [[Big Walnut Creek]] in 1849 by John Clark of [[Ross County, Ohio|Ross County]] from {{convert|800|acre|abbr=on}} of land that his father, Joseph Clark, had purchased from [[Thomas Worthington (governor)|Governor Worthington]] in 1814.<ref>[http://www.blackcityinfo.com/ohio/ohio-gahanna.html Black City Info - Gahanna, Ohio - African American Business, Events and City Guide<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Clark named his property the Gahanna Plantation, from which the City of Gahanna derives its name.<ref>[http://www.touring-ohio.com/central/gahanna/gahanna.html Gahanna<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The name Gahanna is derived from a Native American word for three creeks joining into one and is the former name of the Big Walnut Creek.<ref>[http://www.gahannaareachamber.com/about-gahanna/ About Gahanna | Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The City of Gahanna's Official Seal refers to this confluence of three creeks with the inscription "Three In One".

Gahanna maintained a considerable rivalry with the adjacent village of Bridgeport.<ref>[http://www.gahanna.gov/community/history.aspx Community > History : City of Gahanna, Ohio<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Located directly across Granville Street from Gahanna and also along the banks of the Big Walnut Creek, Bridgeport was founded in 1853 by Jesse Baughman, a former Franklin County Commissioner.<ref>[http://www.phillipsplace.net/genealogy/ps01/ps01_156.html Jesse BAUGHMAN<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The two villages eventually put aside their differences and merged into one. They adopted the name Gahanna as there was already another village in Ohio called [[Bridgeport, Ohio|Bridgeport]]. In March 1881, 55 citizens of Gahanna petitioned Franklin County to [[Municipal corporation|incorporate]] the village. The incorporation was granted in June and was recorded on August 8, 1881.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/us/A0819992.html|title = Gahanna &#124; Infoplease}}</ref> The now-incorporated village then held its first [[mayor]]al election and on October 6, 1881, swore in its first mayor, L. John Neiswander.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.columbushomescout.com/guide/Gahanna |title=Gahanna, OH Real Estate :: ConnectRealty.com<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2012-02-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213201809/http://www.columbushomescout.com/guide/Gahanna |archive-date=2012-02-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

On January 7, 1994, [[United Express Flight 6291]] crashed in Gahanna, killing five of the eight people on board.<ref name="AAR-94-07 Final Report">{{cite journal|date=October 6, 1994|title=STALL AND LOSS OF CONTROL ON FlNAL APPROACH, ATLANTIC COAST AIRLINES, INC. / UNITED EXPRESS FLIGHT 6291, JETSTREAM 4601, N304UE, COLUMBUS, OHIO, JANUARY 7, 1994|url=https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/AAR9407.pdf|journal=Aircraft Accident Report|publisher=[[National Transportation Safety Board]]|id=NTSB/AAR-94/07|access-date=March 24, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ranter|first=Harro|title=ASN Aircraft accident British Aerospace 4101 Jetstream 41 N304UE Columbus-Port Columbus International Airport, OH (CMH)|url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19940107-0|access-date=2020-06-10|website=aviation-safety.net|publisher=[[Aviation Safety Network]]}}</ref>

On February 11, 2016, [[2016 Ohio restaurant machete attack|a mass stabbing]] took place at the Nazareth restaurant, located just outside Gahanna in neighboring Columbus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rinehart |first=Earl |title=Nazareth victims work to rebuild bonds a year after attack |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2017/02/11/nazareth-victims-work-to-rebuild/22478665007/ |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=The Columbus Dispatch |language=en-US}}</ref> One person was killed, and four others were injured. The attack was investigated by the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]].

==Geography==
Cities and Townships that border Gahanna:

* [[Mifflin Township, Franklin County, Ohio|Mifflin Township]]: west
* [[Columbus, Ohio]]: north, west, and south
* [[New Albany, Ohio]]: north
* [[Jefferson Township, Franklin County, Ohio|Jefferson Township]]: east

In addition, several small "islands" of [[Jefferson Township, Franklin County, Ohio|Jefferson Township]] are located entirely within the boundaries of the city.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|12.60|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|12.43|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.17|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=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>

[[Big Walnut Creek]] has a significant impact on the geography of Gahanna associated with its tributaries Rocky Fork Creek and Sycamore Run.

==Demographics==
[[File:Gahanna City Hall 1.jpg|thumb|Gahanna City Hall]]
{{US Census population
|align=right
|1880= 235
|1890= 207
|1900= 276
|1910= 294
|1920= 347
|1930= 417
|1940= 425
|1950= 596
|1960= 2717
|1970= 12400
|1980= 16398
|1990= 27791
|2000= 32636
|2010= 33248
|2020= 35726
|estyear=2023
|estimate=35159
|estref=<ref name="2023 est"/>
|footnote=US Census<ref>Data in historical population table from {{citation|title=Annual Report of the Secretary of State to the Governor of Ohio|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sPEnAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA807|last1 = Secretary Of State|first1 = Ohio|year = 1892}}; {{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=US Census Bureau}}.</ref><ref>https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/gahannacityohio,OH/PST045219 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
}}
The median income for a household in the city was $72,813, and the median income for a family was $85,348.<ref>[https://archive.today/20200211181538/http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ACSSAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=16000US3741960&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US37%7C16000US3741960&_street=&_county=gahanna&_cityTown=gahanna&_state=04000US39&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=ACS_2007_3YR_SAFF&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null:null&_keyword=&_industry= American FactFinder<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Males had a median income of $51,391 versus $35,922 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $29,040. About 2.2% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 33,248 people, 13,037 households, and 9,151 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2674.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 13,577 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1092.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 82.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 11.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.9% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.4% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 13,037 households, of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. Of all households, 24.4% were made up of individuals, and 8.7% 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 3.04.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64, and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 32,636 people, 11,990 households, and 8,932 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 2,632.8 people per square mile (1,016.2/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 12,390 housing units at an average density of 999.5 per square mile (385.8/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 86.46% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 8.14% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.20% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.25% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.48% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.44% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 11,990 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. Of all households, 20.9% were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

==Economy==
[[File:Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools Admin Offices 1.jpg|thumb|right|Gahanna-Jefferson School Administration]]In recent years, Gahanna has worked hard at revitalizing the downtown "Olde Gahanna" section of the city. In October 2004, Gahanna's new [[Creekside Gahanna]] redevelopment and park extension project began, making way for everything from public spaces and restaurants to residences and office space. As of late 2007, the project businesses began to open. The area includes a 389-space public parking garage. The multimillion-dollar project is expected to bring in up to 150 new residents as well as bolster tourism to the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gahanna.gov/departments/development/creeksideGahanna.aspx?id=dept |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003231601/http://www.gahanna.gov/departments/development/creeksideGahanna.aspx?id=dept |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-10-03 |title=Development > Creekside Gahanna : City of Gahanna, Ohio |access-date=2011-07-30 }}</ref>

Gahanna also has an aggressive [[Brownfield land|brownfields]] assessment and redevelopment program that includes the development of a community-wide brownfields inventory, the cleanup of a major abandoned landfill, and city-initiated assessments and demolition of abandoned or environmentally suspect properties.
[[File:Big Walnut Creek through Gahanna 2.jpg|thumb|The [[Big Walnut Creek]], as it flows through the Gahanna portion]]
The largest brownfields redevelopment project to date{{when|date=July 2011}} is the closure of the Bedford I Landfill, completed in late 2007. The closure was a result of a 2005 public-private development partnership with private firm Value Recovery Group, of Columbus, Ohio, and non-profit Central Ohio Community Improvement Corporation to [[Environmental remediation|remediate]] and redevelop the abandoned Bedford I Landfill. The {{convert|200|acre|km2|adj=on}} site was transformed into Central Park of Gahanna, a major greenfield development campus that features a golf academy known as The Golf Depot. The City of Gahanna and Value Recovery Group, which owns nearly 60 acres of the developable land, have been working to attract recreational, brewing industry, and office development and continue to solicit development opportunities. Funding for this major project included $3,000,000 from the Clean Ohio Redevelopment Fund, $200,000 from the US EPA,<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2006/05/15/daily15.html | title = EPA gives Gahanna grant to redevelop landfill  | access-date = 2011-07-30 | date = 2006-05-16 | work = Columbus Business First}}</ref> $150,000 from the Community Development Block Grant program, significant assistance with assessment, stormwater remediation, and staff time from Gahanna, and other investments by the Central Ohio CIC. 
Gahanna was listed as #96 of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2007 by ''[[Money (magazine)|Money]]'' magazine.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/moneymag/0707/gallery.BPTL_top_100.moneymag/96.html |title=Best Places to Live: Top 100 |access-date=2011-07-30 |year=2007 |work=[[Money (magazine)|Money]] |first1=Kate |last1=Ashford |first2=Andrea |last2=Bartz |first3=Jeff |last3=Cox |first4=Asa |last4=Fitch |first5=Stephen |last5=Gandel |first6=Josh |last6=Hyatt |first7=Rob |last7=Kelley |first8=Kathleen |last8=Knight |first9=Joe |last9=Light |display-authors=8 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110906011504/https://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/moneymag/0707/gallery.BPTL_top_100.moneymag/96.html |archive-date=2011-09-06 }}</ref>

==Transportation==
Gahanna is one of the closest cities to [[John Glenn Columbus International Airport]] and has direct road access to the airport through [[U.S. Route 62]], which eventually runs concurrently with [[Interstate 670 (Ohio)|Interstate 670]] to provide access to the airport.

Road access to Gahanna is provided by US 62 and Interstate 670. In addition, both roads are accessible through the [[Interstate 270 (Ohio)|Columbus Outerbelt]] (Interstate 270), which runs between the city and John Glenn Airport. [[Ohio State Route 317]] also runs through downtown Gahanna as the main north-south road. Public transport to and from Gahanna is accessed through [[Central Ohio Transit Authority|COTA]], which runs bus lines [[COTA 24|24]] and [[COTA 25|25]] through downtown.

==Education==
The city of Gahanna is in the [[Gahanna-Jefferson Public School District]]. The school colors are blue and gold.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://gahannafootball.webs.com/YOUTH%20FOOTBALL%20CAMP%20FORM2012.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-02-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121027155048/http://gahannafootball.webs.com/YOUTH%20FOOTBALL%20CAMP%20FORM2012.pdf |archive-date=2012-10-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Gahanna has seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and only one high school: [[Lincoln High School (Gahanna, Ohio)|Gahanna-Lincoln High School]].<ref>gahannaschools.org</ref> However, there are also several private education options, including the [[Columbus Academy]], located on Cherry Bottom Road, and [[Gahanna Christian Academy]], on N.Hamilton Road, as well as various parochial schools.<ref>[http://www.greatschools.org/ohio/gahanna/schools/ Gahanna Schools - Gahanna, OH | GreatSchools<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

==Notable people==
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* [[Saad Abdul-Salaam]], [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] defender for [[Columbus Crew SC]]
* [[Amanda Adkins (swimmer)|Amanda Adkins]], swimmer
* [[Braden Eves]], racing driver
* [[Mike Faist]], actor
* [[John Hughes (American football)|John Hughes]], [[NFL]] defensive lineman
* [[Todd Douglas Miller]], filmmaker
* [[Georgia Schweitzer]], [[WNBA]] player and NCAA All-American at [[Duke University]]
* [[Seth Stammler]], defenseman/midfielder for [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] side [[New York Red Bulls]]
* [[Wil Trapp]], [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] midfielder for [[Minnesota United FC]]
* [[Nick Ward (basketball)|Nick Ward]], [[Michigan State Spartans men's basketball]] (2016-2019)
* [[Evan White]], first-round draft pick for the Seattle Mariners in 2017

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
*''History of Gahanna: Including Mifflin and Jefferson Townships''. Gahanna: Rocky Fork Print. Co., 1976.

==External links==
* [http://www.gahanna.gov City website]
* [http://www.visitgahanna.com Visitors' agency]
* [http://www.gahannaareachamber.com City Chamber of Commerce website]

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