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45-520: Obetz is a city located in Franklin County, Ohio , United States. As of the 2020 United States Census , the population was 5,489. The community (originally Obetz Junction , in honor of settler Charles Obetz) was formed in 1838 as a stagecoach junction, and incorporated in 1928. Nearby Reese Station served as the railroad station for the immediate area, while other adjacent communities such as Groveport , Lockbourne and Canal Winchester were part of

90-775: A Mayor-Council Plan form of government. According to the Village's 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in Obetz are: The Ohio Aviators were based in Obetz, Ohio and played in the inaugural 2016 PRO Rugby season . Obetz is home to the EAS Training Center, the former training ground of the Columbus Crew Soccer Club. The complex includes locker rooms, meeting rooms, classrooms, athletic training and treatment rooms, weight training equipment, and multiple practice fields of varying sizes to support not only

135-533: A beer garden, a pageant, a parade, and a car and motorcycle show. Admission to the festival, parking, and concerts are free. Fortress Obetz is a 6,500 seat stadium on the site of the former Columbus Motor Speedway . In September 2016, Obetz purchased the Speedway, and has since developed it into a community asset to host concerts, farmers’ markets, trade shows, sporting events, festivals, and other community activities. In its inaugural year (2017), it held events such as

180-624: A bike path that connects to the Alum Creek Greenway/Olentangy-Scioto Bike Trail that runs all through central Ohio. The pond has been stocked with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill/Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Black Crappie, White Amurs, and Rainbow Trout. The 16,000 square foot Obetz Athletic Club is located in Memorial Park next to the football and baseball fields. In addition to the circuit training, strength training, flexibility training, and cardiovascular training equipment,

225-748: A reference to the Wright brothers who were from Ohio. On September 9, 2020, the Aviators announced on their Instagram page their return to participate in the World Tens Series , occurring from October 24 through November 7, 2020 in Bermuda . The Aviators during the 2016 season played their home games at Memorial Park in Obetz , a suburb of the Columbus metropolitan area . The Aviators planned to move to Fortress Obetz , on

270-558: A total of 136 acres. From fishing to archery or basketball to bocce ball, these parks have a lot to offer. Obetz works to enhance the quality of life for its residents through outgoing efforts toward the preservation/development of indoor and outdoor facilities. Memorial Park stretches between the Obetz Government Center and the Street Department building, which is at the western end of Orchard Lane. The Obetz Athletic Club

315-622: Is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio . As of the 2020 census , the population was 1,323,807, making it the most populous county in Ohio . Most of its land area is taken up by its county seat , Columbus , the state capital and most populous city in Ohio. The county was established on April 30, 1803, less than two months after Ohio became a state, and was named after Benjamin Franklin . Originally, Franklin County extended north to Lake Erie before it

360-666: Is a multi-purpose space complete with audio visual equipment and a catering kitchen. The facility accommodates up to 250 people. Obetz is home to the Zucchinifest. The festival is a four-day, family festival held in Memorial Park. Historically, the annual festival occurred on the Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday before Labor Day weekend. Starting in 2018, the Festival was moved to Labor Day Weekend. There are rides, food, games, and entertainment. The entertainment includes things like concerts,

405-603: Is drained by the Olentangy River and the Scioto River. Major creeks in the county include Big Darby Creek , Big Walnut Creek, and Alum Creek . There are two large reservoirs in the county, Hoover Reservoir and Griggs Reservoir . As of the 2020 census , there were 1,280,122 people, 540,369 households, and 309,654 families residing in the county. The population density was 2,486.4 inhabitants per square mile (960.0/km ). There were 580,903 housing units. The racial makeup of

450-486: Is located in Memorial Park, and it's also the location of the village's annual Zucchinifest. Memorial Park is also where the Ohio Aviators played their home games. Veterans Park is a small half-acre park located along Groveport Road next to Lancaster Park. It contains a gazebo and benches. It also has several memorials to Obetz veterans. The Community Center Park is a three-acre park located at 1650 Obetz Avenue, next to

495-753: Is located in the Hamilton Local School District, and a much smaller portion of Obetz is located in the Groveport Madison School District. Both Hamilton Local Schools and Groveport Madison Schools have rich histories dating back to the mid-1800s. The Hamilton Local School District includes Hamilton Township High School , Hamilton Middle School, Hamilton Intermediate School, Hamilton Elementary School, Hamilton Preschool, and Hamilton Alternative Academy. Hamilton Local Schools counts its enrollment at more than 3,300 students. This total does not include nearly 170 children that are enrolled in

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540-405: Is rated as one of the area's best midsize workplaces after an independent study found evidence of strength in leadership, company direction, innovation, and workplace environment. Groveport Madison School District has one high school ( Groveport Madison High School ), three middle schools, six elementary schools, and Cruiser Academy Community School. There are special needs Pre-K programs in four of

585-530: The Ohio and Erie Canal canal and lock system. The close proximity of Obetz Junction to these towns transformed the area into a hub of commerce, travel and trade in the mid-19th century. According to the United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 5.92 square miles (15.33 km), of which 5.78 square miles (14.97 km) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km) is water. As of

630-494: The census of 2010, there were 4,532 people, 1,667 households, and 1,214 families residing in the village. The population density was 784.1 inhabitants per square mile (302.7/km). There were 1,807 housing units at an average density of 312.6 per square mile (120.7/km). The racial makeup of the village was 85.8% White , 7.7% African American , 0.5% Native American , 2.1% Asian , 1.6% from other races , and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of

675-545: The first team that participates in Major League Soccer , but also the various levels of academies under the club as well. Obetz was also home to the Ohio Machine of Major League Lacrosse . They played their home games at Fortress Obetz . The Ohio Machine were the 2017 Major League Lacrosse National Champions. The Village of Obetz is home to Hamilton Local Schools and Groveport Madison Schools. The majority of Obetz

720-475: The Community Center. The park contains a tennis court, two basketball courts, playground equipment, spring toys, and swing set. The park also has a shelter house with picnic tables and grills. There is a small paved walking path and benches in the park as well as paved parking area. Dixon Quarry includes a six-acre lake for recreational fishing, an archery range, walking paths, park shelters, fitness trails, and

765-402: The County's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the largest employers in the county are: For most of the 20th century, Franklin County shared the heavy Republican bent of the rest of central Ohio, and was one of the more conservative urban counties in the nation. From 1896 to 1992, it went Republican all but five times, the last three of which were national Democratic landslides that saw

810-682: The Democratic candidate win over 400 electoral votes. However, it has gone Democratic in every election since 1996, reflecting the Democratic trend in most other urban counties nationwide. Columbus and most of its northern and western suburbs lean Democratic, while the more blue-collar southern section of the county leans Republican. From 1996 to 2004, Democratic nominees carried the county by single digit margins, but it swung significantly in favor of Barack Obama in 2008 . The county swung towards Democrats in every subsequent Presidential election until 2024 . Most recently, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris won

855-508: The Hamilton Local School District. In 2015, Hamilton Township High School earned the nation's highest school honor. On September 29, the United States Secretary of Education , Arne Duncan announced that Hamilton earned the premiere designation of National Blue Ribbon School for 2015. Hamilton Local School District was recently named one of central Ohio's Top Workplaces for the third consecutive year by Columbus CEO magazine. The district

900-535: The Hamilton Preschool facility. The Hamilton Alternative Academy, which is a separate school district sponsored by the Hamilton Local School District, currently delivers services to more than 100 students. The Hamilton Local School District has 201 certified staff members, 94 classified employees, eight district administrators, and eight building administrators. Children from the communities of Obetz, Reese, Hamilton Township, Lockbourne, and Shadeville are educated in

945-504: The OAC offers two golf simulators. Personal fitness training is also available at this facility. The Community Center is located at 1650 Obetz Avenue. It contains two multi-purpose rooms, a small gymnasium, and a lounge. A park with a shelter and playground equipment is adjacent to the Community Center. The new 7,300 square foot Obetz Conference Center is located directly next to the Community Center at 1650 Obetz Avenue. The Obetz Conference Center

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990-719: The Scioto Company met again in Granby and decided not to purchase the lands along the Scioto River on the Pickaway Plains, but rather to buy land 30 miles (48 km) farther north from Jonas Stanbery and his partner, an American Revolutionary War general, Jonathan Dayton . Sixteen thousand acres (65 km ; 6,500 ha) were purchased along the Whetstone River (now known as the Olentangy River ) at $ 1.50 per acre. This land

1035-637: The United States, Ohio State University , which has about 60,000 students on its main Columbus campus. It shares a name with Franklin County in Kentucky , where Frankfort is located. This makes it one of two pairs of capital cities in counties of the same name, along with Marion Counties in Indiana and Oregon . On March 30, 1803, the Ohio government authorized the creation of Franklin County. The county originally

1080-474: The actual movement of the capital in 1816, Columbus and Franklin County grew significantly. By 1813, workers had built a penitentiary , and by the following year, residents had established the first church, school, and newspaper in Columbus. Workers completed the Ohio Statehouse in 1861. Columbus and Franklin County grew quickly in population, with the city having 700 people by 1815. Columbus officially became

1125-529: The addition of Columbus, Ohio as the league's third team. The selection of Columbus came as somewhat of a surprise, because the original PRO Rugby announcement in November 2015 did not mention that the competition planned to place a team in the midwest in the inaugural season. Ohio's inaugural season home opener was played on May 1, 2016. PRO Rugby revealed the team's nickname — the Ohio Aviators — on June 6, 2016,

1170-526: The annual Zucchinifest and the 2017 Fashion Meets Music Festival. This 50 acres (20 ha), $ 15 million project was completed in the fall of 2017. The stadium also serves as the new home for the Ohio Machine of Major League Lacrosse . The stadium's first event was held on May 6, 2017, for the first home game of the Machine, against the Rochester Rattlers . Franklin County, Ohio Franklin County

1215-407: The average family size was 3.07. In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males. The median income for a household in the village

1260-552: The county seat in 1824. By 1834, the population of Columbus was 4,000 people, officially elevating it to "city" status. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 544 square miles (1,410 km ), of which 532 square miles (1,380 km ) is land and 11 square miles (28 km ) (2.1%) is water. The county is located in the Till Plains and the Appalachian Plateau land regions. The county

1305-454: The county was 60.6% White , 22.6% African American , 0.3% Native American , 5.6% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 3.7% from some other races and 7.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.9% of the population. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18, 6.5% were under 5 years of age, and 13.2% were 65 and older. As of the 2010 census , there were 1,163,414 people, 477,235 households, and 278,030 families living in

1350-583: The county with 63.0 percent of the vote and a 28.1 percent margin of victory. In Congress, it is split between two districts. Most of Columbus itself is in the 3rd district , represented by Democrat Joyce Beatty . The southwestern portion is in 15th district , represented by Republican Mike Carey . Franklin County is currently made up of 16 cities, 10 villages, and 18 townships. School districts include: City school districts: Local school districts: State-operated schools include: Ohio Aviators (rugby) PRO Rugby announced on February 9, 2016

1395-426: The county. The population density was 2,186.1 inhabitants per square mile (844.1/km ). There were 527,186 housing units at an average density of 990.6 per square mile (382.5/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 69.2% white, 21.2% black or African American, 3.9% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 2.3% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.8% of

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1440-408: The population. There were 1,488 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and

1485-441: The population. There were 1,667 households, of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1530-441: The population. In terms of ancestry, 24.2% were German , 14.4% were Irish , 9.1% were English , 5.5% were Italian , and 5.0% were American . Of the 477,235 households, 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 41.7% were non-families, and 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size

1575-711: The purpose of forming a settlement between the Muskingum River and Great Miami River in the Ohio Country . James Kilbourne was elected president and Josiah Topping secretary. On August 30, 1802, James Kilbourne and Nathaniel Little arrived at Colonel Thomas Worthington 's home in Chillicothe. They tentatively reserved land along the Scioto River on the Pickaway Plains for their new settlement. On October 5, 1802,

1620-461: The site of the former Columbus Motor Speedway , starting with the 2017 season. On December 20, 2016 all PRO Rugby players received notice their contracts will be terminated in 30 days if progress is not made towards resolving disputes between the league and USA Rugby. The squad for the 2016 PRO Rugby season : Props Hookers Locks Loose forwards Scrum-halves Fly-halves Centers Wingers Fullbacks The squad for

1665-533: The six elementary buildings, and one elementary has a Head-Start Program for preschoolers. The district also has an Extended Day Program that is offered before and after school. The Groveport Madison School District has 416 certified staff members, 189 classified staff members, and 5,811 students. The district covers approximately 42 square miles. There are seven public parks within the Village of Obetz: Dixon Quarry, Memorial Park, Bridlewood Park, McFadyen Park, Lancaster Park, Veterans Park, and Community Center Park, for

1710-431: The village. The population density was 1,055.3 inhabitants per square mile (407.5/km). There were 1,561 housing units at an average density of 414.2 per square mile (159.9/km). The racial makeup of the village was 93.71% White , 2.89% African American , 0.70% Native American , 0.15% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.58% from other races , and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.48% of

1755-465: Was $ 45,000, and the median income for a family was $ 47,271. Males had a median income of $ 35,342 versus $ 25,342 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 17,385. About 5.9% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over. The Village of Obetz’ charter was approved by voters on November 3, 2009, and went into effect on January 1, 2010. This established

1800-470: Was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 33.4 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 49,087 and the median income for a family was $ 62,372. Males had a median income of $ 45,920 versus $ 37,685 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 26,909. About 12.1% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.0% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over. According to

1845-441: Was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.17. The median age in the village was 35.9 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,977 people, 1,488 households, and 1,104 families residing in

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1890-507: Was chosen as the site for the new capital because of its central location within the state and access by way of major transportation routes (primarily rivers) at that time. The legislature chose it as Ohio's capital over a number of other competitors, including Franklinton , Dublin , Worthington , and Delaware . On May 5, 1802, a group of prospective settlers founded the Scioto Company at the home of Rev. Eber B. Clark in Granby, Connecticut , for

1935-422: Was part of Ross County . Residents named the county in honor of Benjamin Franklin . In 1816, Franklin County's Columbus became Ohio's state capital . Surveyors laid out the city in 1812, and officials incorporated it in 1816. Columbus was not Ohio's original capital, but the state legislature chose to move the state government there after its location for a short time at Chillicothe and at Zanesville . Columbus

1980-483: Was part of the United States Military District surveyed by Israel Ludlow in 1797 and divided into townships 5 miles (8.0 km) square. Before the state legislature's decision in 1812, Columbus did not exist. The city was originally designed as the state's new capital, preparing itself for its role in Ohio's political, economic, and social life. In the years between the first ground-breaking and

2025-419: Was subdivided into smaller counties. Franklin County is the central county of the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area . Franklin County, particularly Columbus, has been a centerpiece for presidential and congressional politics, most notably the 2000 presidential election , the 2004 presidential election , and the 2006 midterm elections . Franklin County is home to one of the largest universities in

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