Tipp City, Ohio
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Tipp City is a city located in Miami County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,221. Formerly known as Tippecanoe, and then Tippecanoe City, this town was renamed to Tipp City in 1938 because another town in Ohio was likewise named Tippecanoe. The Miami Valley town now lies along Interstate 75 near the Interstate 70 interchange, and has a growing downtown restaurant and service economy to complement its rural and residential heritage.
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Geography
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Location of Tipp City, Ohio
Tipp City is located at 39°57'50" North, 84°11'1" West (39.963876, -84.183704)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.1 km² (6.2 mi²). 16.0 km² (6.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.64% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 9,221 people, 3,632 households, and 2,542 families residing in the city. The population density is 576.1/km² (1,492.6/mi²). There are 3,799 housing units at an average density of 237.3/km² (615.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.54% White, 0.25% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 1.20% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,632 households out of which 36.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% are married couples living together, 9.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% are non-families. 25.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 3.02.
In the city the population is spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $48,675, and the median income for a family is $62,991. Males have a median income of $44,917 versus $27,973 for females. The per capita income for the city is $24,118. 5.2% of the population and 3.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.5% of those under the age of 18 and 2.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
History
Tipp City was founded in 1840, along the developing Miami and Erie Canal. Its name derives from Presidential candidate William Henry Harrison's nickname, Tippecanoe. Development of the railroads in the 1850's and 1860's put the canals out of business and slowed the city's initially rapid growth.
The stablization pond at the edge of town helped regulate the level of water in the canal. As a result of the pond's connection to the canal, it was a popular stopping-off point for the boatmen. Consequently, the original canal area included a large number of bars and a red light district. The canal locks are still in existence and can be seen following a short walk from downtown. There is no water in the canal.
At one time Tipp City also housed a repair shop (yard barn) for the old Inter-Urban rail system. The remains of the barns (foundations primarily) can still be seen on the outskirts of town.
Tipp City is a combination of two towns: Tippecano City and Hiattsville. Hiattsville is memorialized by Hiatt street, one of the main thoroughfares, running perpendicular to Main Street.
The development of U.S. Highway 25 (County Road 25-A) and subsequently Interstate 75 brought construction and vibrance back to the town.
Economics
Tipp City functions as a bedroom community north of Dayton, Ohio. Prominent Tipp City businesses are Dolly Inc., Spring Hill Nursery, and a Meijer distribution center. The downtown area caters to antique shoppers and hungry visitors with stores and places to eat.
City Government
Tipp City uses the council-manager government system. In this system, the mayor is the ceremonial head, selected by the council from among its members. The Council President is likewise selected and presides over each council meeting. The council chooses a city manager, who holds administrative authority over the city government. Tipp City is largely Republican in politics, but council members are selected on a nonpartisan, at-large ballot.
As of November 2004:
- City Manager: David Collinsworth
- City Council: (7 members)
- Mayor Don Ochs
- President Vickie Blakey
- George Lovett
- R. Adam Blake
- Richard Mains Jr.
- Keith Kingrey
- Bill Beagle
- Misty Cox, Clerk of Council
Tipp City Exempted Village Schools Board of Education
- President Sam Spano
- Vice President Tom Cochran
- Patricia Wampler
- Joe Downing
- John Muldowney
Education
Tipp City Exempted Village Schools serve the city proper and surrounding Monroe Township. The buildings are located on three campuses and serve Kindergarten through 12th grade. The MVCTC provides vocational training to secondary students.
- Broadway Elementary School, Grades K-3 (South)
- Nevin Coppock Elementary School, Grades K-3 (North)
- L.T. Ball Intermediate School, Grades 4-5
- Tippecanoe Middle School, Grades 6-8
- Tippecanoe High School, Grades 9-12
Culture
The cultural focus of Tipp City each year is the Mum Festival. The annual parade and festival in City Park take place the fourth weekend in September. Other community events include Canal Days (the third weekend in May), Independence Day fireworks, Tippecanoe High School "Red Devil" football games, and the Tippecanoe Red Devil Marching Band's Invitational.
Although neighboring Bethel township shares a Post Office with Tipp City, the villages of Brandt, Phoneton, and West Charleston are served by Bethel Local Schools and have a somewhat different community.
External links
- http://www.tippcity.org/
- Tipp City Public Library (http://onthesquare.com/tipplib/)
- http://www.tippcityschools.com