Dublin, Ohio
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| City of Dublin |
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| Motto: Where yesterday meets tomorrow | ||
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Ohio | |
| Counties | Franklin, Delaware, Union | |
| City status | 1987 | |
| Mayor | Marilee Chinnici-Zuercher | |
| Area | ||
| - City | 54.8 km² (21.1 sq mi) | |
| - Land | 54.7 km² (21.1 sq mi) | |
| - Water | 0.1 km² (0.04 sq mi) 0.04% | |
| Population | ||
| - City (2000) | 31,392 | |
| - Density | 573.9/km² (1,486.1/sq mi) | |
| - Metro | 1,840,000 | |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5) | |
| - Summer (DST) | Eastern (UTC-4) | |
| Website: City of Dublin, Ohio | ||
Dublin is a city in Delaware, Franklin, and Union counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 31,392 at the 2000 census. In 2005, the population was estimated to be 34,964, and Dublin continues to be one of the fastest-growing suburbs of Columbus. In addition, thousands more live outside the municipal boundaries of Dublin, yet are generally considered Dubliners because they reside within the school district. Approximately 57,000 people live within the school district. It is part of the greater Columbus metropolitan area.
Dublin is home to the corporate headquarters of Wendy's Restaurants, and was featured recently in the "Dublin, Ohio: Home of Wendy's" commercials. It is also home to OCLC, the creator of WorldCat. Cardinal Health is also headquartered in Dublin.
Each year in late May or early June, the city hosts The Memorial Tournament, a stop on the PGA Golf Tour. Consequently, a large number of golf aficionados choose to make Dublin their home. There are also three other fine golf courses in Dublin. The Riviera Golf Club is home to the American-Italian Golf Association. Tartan Fields Golf Club, which hosted the LPGA's Wendy's Championship for Children from 1999 through 2006, is also in Dublin. Dublin also has a public golf course financed by the city.
Other annual events include the 4th of July music event, a St. Patrick's Day parade, and the Dublin Irish Festival. The Mall at Tuttle Crossing, which is the third-largest shopping center in Columbus, can also be found nearby.
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[edit] History
Although its earliest settlements date back to 1802, the village that came to be known as Dublin didn't begin to take shape until the arrival of the Sells family of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Brothers Peter and Benjamin Sells purchased 400 acres (1.6 km²) of land on the west banks of the Scioto River as a gift for their brother John. In 1808, John Sells brought his family to the region, and by 1810 he had begun to survey lots for the new village with his partner, an Irish gentleman named John Shields. According to historians, Shields is responsible for naming the town after his native birthplace of Dublin, Ireland.
By 1970, Dublin was still a small village with only 681 residents. However, the construction of Interstate 270 facilitated a population boom, spearheaded by the acquisistion of major corporate headquarters such as Ashland Chemical Co. and Wendy's International. In addition, the growth of the Muirfield Village Golf Club and its residential subdivision attracted a large number of affluent citizens to the rapidly growing suburb. Dublin was officially declared a city in 1987, after reaching a population of 10,000 residents.
[edit] Notable natives and residents
- Nick Goings - National Football League fullback
- Dave Kadela - National Football League offensive lineman
- Kent Mercker - Major League Baseball pitcher
- Ed Pimm - NASCAR driver
- Brady Quinn - Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback
- Natalie Witwer - Miss Ohio 2001
- Vince Workman - National Football League running back
- Ronald Ashford - Healthcare prominent business executive
[edit] Geography
Dublin is located at (40.109262, -83.140247)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 54.8 km² (21.1 mi²). 54.7 km² (21.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.09%) is water.
The Scioto River passes through Dublin.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 31,392 people, 11,209 households, and 8,675 families residing in the city. The population density was 573.9/km² (1,486.1/mi²). There were 12,038 housing units at an average density of 220.1/km² (569.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.66% White, 1.73% African American, 0.08% Native American, 7.36% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.
There were 11,209 households out of which 46.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $91,162, and the median income for a family was $104,829. Males had a median income of $75,279 versus $43,903 for females. The per capita income for the city was $41,122. About 2.1% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
See also: Irish Place Names in Other Countries
[edit] Education
The Dublin City School District has three high schools: Dublin Coffman, Dublin Scioto, and Dublin Jerome. Of the three, Dublin Coffman, originally known as Dublin High School, is the oldest, while Dublin Jerome is the newest, beginning operations in the 2004-2005 school year. There are four middle schools in Dublin. They are called Davis, Grizzell, Karrer, and Sells. There are 12 elementary schools; Bailey, Chapman, Deer Run, Glacier Ridge, Indian Run, Olde Sawmill, Pinney, Riverside, Scottish Corners, Thomas, Wright, Wyandot.
As of Fall 2006 the approximate student enrollment was 13,200.
[edit] Sights
Dublin has a field of concrete corn, that was funded by an art grant. There is also the dancing bunnies that are placed behind a large field and fountains that can be commonly seen with children prancing through them.
[edit] External links
- City of Dublin official site
- Dublin City Schools
- Dublin Irish Festival
- Maps and aerial photos
- Street map from Google Maps, or Yahoo! Maps, or Windows Live Local
- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
- Dublin Photo Gallery
