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Ashtabula County (/ˌæʃtəˈbjuːlə/ ASH-tə-BYU-lə) is the northeasternmost county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 97,574.[1] The county seat is Jefferson.[2] The county was created in 1808 and later organized in 1811.[3] The name[4] Ashtabula derives from the Lenape language phrase ashte-pihële, which translates to 'always enough (fish) to go around, to be given away'[5] and is a contraction of apchi ('always')[6] + tepi ('enough') + hële (verb of motion).[7] Ashtabula County comprises the Ashtabula, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Cleveland–Akron–Canton, OH Combined Statistical Area.

Ashtabula County
U.S. county
Ashtabula County Courthouse
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°53′N 80°46′W
Country	United States
State	Ohio
Founded	May 1, 1811
Named for	Lenape ashtepihële 'always enough fish to go around'
Seat	Jefferson
Largest city	Ashtabula
Area
• Total	1,368 sq mi (3,540 km2)
• Land	702 sq mi (1,820 km2)
• Water	666 sq mi (1,720 km2)  49%%
Population  (2020)
• Total	97,574
• Density	71/sq mi (27/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	14th
Website	www.co.ashtabula.oh.us

The county is best known for having nineteen covered bridges within the county limits, including both the longest and the shortest covered bridges in the United States. Grapes are a popular crop and there are several award-winning wineries in the region due to the favorable microclimate from the nearby lake.[8] During the winter, Ashtabula County (along with neighboring Geauga and Lake Counties, as well as Crawford and Erie Counties in neighboring Pennsylvania) receives frequent lake-effect snow and is part of the Southeastern Lake Erie Snowbelt.

History

After Europeans arrived in the Americas, the land that became Ashtabula County was originally part of the French colony of Canada (New France), which was ceded in 1763 to Great Britain and renamed Province of Quebec. In the late 18th century, the land became part of the Connecticut Western Reserve in the Northwest Territory, then was purchased by the Connecticut Land Company in 1795. It was created from Geauga County and a small portion of northern Trumbull County.

During the pre-Civil War period, the entire Western Reserve area of Ohio was anti-slavery, but Ashtabula County was at the center of the resistance. John Brown's eldest son, John Jr., lived in the county for years, and his brother Owen took refuge with him when Virginia was seeking to extradite him for his role in the raid on Harpers Ferry. An armed group of 200 made them safer than anywhere in the U.S., they said, or even Canada.[9] Dangerfield Newby met John Brown in Ashtabula County.[10]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,368 square miles (3,540 km²), of which 702 square miles (1,820 km²) is land and 666 square miles (1,720 km²) (49%) is water.[11] It is the largest county in Ohio by area.[12]

Adjacent counties

Across Lake Erie lie Elgin and Norfolk Counties, Ontario, Canada (north).

• Erie County, Pennsylvania (northeast)
• Crawford County, Pennsylvania (east)
• Trumbull County (south)
• Geauga County (southwest)
• Lake County (west)

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1820	7,382		—
1830	14,584		97.6%
1840	23,724		62.7%
1850	28,767		21.3%
1860	31,814		10.6%
1870	32,517		2.2%
1880	37,139		14.2%
1890	43,655		17.5%
1900	51,448		17.9%
1910	59,547		15.7%
1920	65,545		10.1%
1930	68,631		4.7%
1940	68,674		0.1%
1950	78,695		14.6%
1960	93,067		18.3%
1970	98,237		5.6%
1980	104,215		6.1%
1990	99,821		−4.2%
2000	102,728		2.9%
2010	101,497		−1.2%
2020	97,574		−3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[13] 1790–1960[14] 1900–1990[15] 1990–2000[16] 2020 [17]

2000 census

As of the census[18] of 2000, there were 102,728 people, 39,397 households, and 27,774 families residing in the county. The population density was 146 people per square mile (56/km²). There were 43,792 housing units at an average density of 62 per square mile (24/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.07% White, 3.16% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. 2.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 19.3% were of German, 11.6% Italian, 10.6% English, 10.5% Irish, and 10.3% American ancestry according to Census 2000. 95.2% spoke English, 2.4% Spanish, and 0.8% German as their first language.[19]

There were 39,397 households, out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.80% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.20% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,607, and the median income for a family was $42,449. Males had a median income of $33,105 versus $22,624 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,814. About 9.20% of families and 12.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.10% of those under age 18 and 8.60% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 101,497 people, 39,363 households, and 26,495 families residing in the county.[20] The population density was 144.6 inhabitants per square mile (55.8/km²). There were 46,099 housing units at an average density of 65.7 per square mile (25.4/km²).[21] The racial makeup of the county was 92.7% white, 3.5% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.4% of the population.[20] In terms of ancestry, 24.9% were German, 15.8% were Irish, 12.6% were English, 11.1% were Italian, 10.0% were American, and 5.8% were Polish.[22]

Of the 39,363 households, 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.7% were non-families, and 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age was 41.0 years.[20]

The median income for a household in the county was $42,139 and the median income for a family was $50,227. Males had a median income of $40,879 versus $30,156 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,898. About 11.8% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.7% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.[23]

Politics

According to the accompanying table, Ashtabula County voted for the Democratic candidate for president in every election between 1988 and 2012. Prior to that, however, no fewer than 19 Republican candidates won the county with greater than 61% of the vote. In 2020, incumbent Donald Trump carried the county with 60.8%.

United States presidential election results for Ashtabula County, Ohio[24]

Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party
	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2020	26,890	60.79%	16,497	37.29%	850	1.92%
2016	23,318	56.62%	15,577	37.83%	2,285	5.55%
2012	18,298	42.36%	23,803	55.10%	1,099	2.54%
2008	18,949	42.04%	25,027	55.52%	1,100	2.44%
2004	21,038	46.33%	24,060	52.99%	309	0.68%
2000	17,940	45.45%	19,831	50.24%	1,701	4.31%
1996	13,287	34.31%	19,341	49.95%	6,094	15.74%
1992	13,254	30.80%	18,843	43.79%	10,931	25.40%
1988	17,654	45.79%	20,536	53.26%	366	0.95%
1984	21,669	52.34%	19,344	46.73%	384	0.93%
1980	19,847	49.04%	17,363	42.91%	3,257	8.05%
1976	16,885	43.72%	20,883	54.07%	857	2.22%
1972	22,762	58.96%	15,052	38.99%	794	2.06%
1968	17,058	46.66%	16,738	45.79%	2,759	7.55%
1964	13,183	35.36%	24,104	64.64%	0	0.00%
1960	22,406	53.91%	19,155	46.09%	0	0.00%
1956	24,165	64.68%	13,195	35.32%	0	0.00%
1952	23,185	61.24%	14,676	38.76%	0	0.00%
1948	15,389	54.33%	12,560	44.34%	377	1.33%
1944	17,181	56.33%	13,319	43.67%	0	0.00%
1940	18,491	56.13%	14,454	43.87%	0	0.00%
1936	14,025	46.73%	14,468	48.21%	1,517	5.05%
1932	15,644	55.31%	11,386	40.26%	1,252	4.43%
1928	18,870	75.13%	5,951	23.69%	297	1.18%
1924	14,767	69.21%	2,135	10.01%	4,435	20.79%
1920	14,099	69.70%	5,413	26.76%	717	3.54%
1916	6,608	52.34%	5,306	42.02%	712	5.64%
1912	2,214	17.99%	3,181	25.84%	6,913	56.17%
1908	8,213	63.32%	3,572	27.54%	1,185	9.14%
1904	8,906	75.89%	1,647	14.03%	1,182	10.07%
1900	9,272	70.70%	3,438	26.21%	405	3.09%
1896	8,557	67.70%	3,840	30.38%	242	1.91%
1892	6,419	63.57%	2,769	27.42%	910	9.01%
1888	7,164	67.39%	2,675	25.16%	792	7.45%
1884	7,269	69.41%	2,643	25.24%	560	5.35%
1880	6,926	72.88%	2,286	24.06%	291	3.06%
1876	6,771	74.31%	2,294	25.18%	47	0.52%
1872	5,764	76.96%	1,678	22.40%	48	0.64%
1868	6,108	81.35%	1,400	18.65%	0	0.00%
1864	6,045	85.30%	1,042	14.70%	0	0.00%
1860	5,566	81.15%	860	12.54%	433	6.31%
1856	5,108	80.63%	975	15.39%	252	3.98%

Culture

Ashtabula County (along with neighboring Lake County) fostered a very large Finnish American community around the turn of the twentieth century, and as a result, the area is home to many Finnish Americans.

Ashtabula County has eighteen extant covered bridges. Of these, nine were constructed prior to 1900. See List of Ashtabula County covered bridges.

Communities

Cities

• Ashtabula
• Conneaut
• Geneva

Villages

• Andover
• Geneva-on-the-Lake
• Jefferson (county seat)
• North Kingsville
• Orwell
• Roaming Shores
• Rock Creek

Townships

Census-designated places

• Austinburg
• Edgewood
• Kingsville
• Saybrook-on-the-Lake

Unincorporated communities

• Dorset
• Eagleville
• Footville
• Kelloggsville
• Pierpont
• Unionville
• Williamsfield
• Windsor

Notable people

• Chester H. Aldrich (1862–1924), governor of Nebraska 1911-1913
• Brian Anderson, Cleveland Indians pitcher, originally from Geneva
• John Brown Junior (1821–1895), son of the abolitionist John Brown, lived in Ashtabula County during the Civil War period, and his brother Owen (1824–1889) took refuge with him..
• Charles Case (1817–1883), born in Austinburg, United States congressman from Indiana[25]
• Tammy Cochran, country music singer from Austinburg; biggest hit was "Angels in Waiting"
• Edwin Cowles (1825–1890), born in Austinburg, publisher of The Cleveland Leader, vice-president of the 1884 Republican National Convention[25]
• Charles DeBarber, a cyber intelligence analyst on CBS's Hunted (2017 TV series)
• Joshua Reed Giddings (1795–1864), member of the U.S. House of Representatives and prominent opponent of slavery
• Rosetta Luce Gilchrist (1850-1921), physician, writer, president of the Ashtabula Equal Rights Club
• Francis Joseph Hall, was an American Protestant Episcopal theologian and author.
• Ken Meyer, head coach of the National Football League's San Francisco 49ers in 1977
• Urban Meyer, head football coach at the University of Florida (2005-2010), head football coach at The Ohio State University (2012-2018), head coach of the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars (2021–present)
• James Montgomery, (1814–1871), born in Ashtabula County, colonel in the American Civil War, raided several towns in Missouri and the American South[25]
• Dangerfield Newby (c. 1820–1859), a freed slave who was killed during John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry.
• Danielle Nicolet, television, film, and voice actress born in Ashtabula
• Larry Obhof, attorney and former President of the Ohio Senate
• Ransom Eli Olds, pioneer of the American automobile industry, for whom both the Oldsmobile and Reo brands were named
• Glenn W. Salisbury, agricultural scientist
• Louis C. Shepard, American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient from Ashtabula County, buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Port Clinton, Ottawa County, Ohio
• Decius Wade, attorney, judge, writer, and politician who has been called the "Father of Montana Jurisprudence" for his role in establishing the common law and statutory law of the U.S. state of Montana
• Clarence Darrow, American lawyer who became famous in the early 20th century for his involvement in the Leopold and Loeb murder trial and the Scopes "Monkey" Trial.
• Connie Schultz, an American writer and journalist and wife of United States Senator Sherrod Brown.[26]
• Doug Tompkins, co-founder of North Face and Esprit
• Danielle Nicolet, Actress

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Ashtabula County, Ohio

References

External links

• Ashtabula County Government's website
• The Ashtabula County District Library

На других языках

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[de] Ashtabula County

Ashtabula County[3][.mw-parser-output .IPA a{text-decoration:none}æʃtəˈbjuːlə] ist ein County im Bundesstaat Ohio der Vereinigten Staaten. Der Verwaltungssitz (County Seat) ist Jefferson.

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- [en] Ashtabula County, Ohio

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[ru] Аштабьюла (округ)

Округ Аштабьюла (англ. Ashtabula County) располагается в штате Огайо, США. Официально образован 7-го июня 1807 года. По состоянию на 2010 год, численность населения составляла 101 497 человек.

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