Ashland, Ohio

Ashland is a city located in Ashland County, Ohio. It was formerly known as Uniontown, but because of another city named Uniontown in Ohio, the city was compelled to adopt a new name. Ashland was recommended as a name by congressman Henry Clay, after the name of his ranch in Kentucky. Later, "Henry Clay High School" was considered as a name for what is now known as Ashland High School. In the mid-1800's, Ashland pioneers traveled to Oregon and named the settlement there Ashland, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 21,249. It is the county seat of Ashland County{{GR|6}}, and the center of the Ashland Micropolitan Statistical Area (as defined by the United States Census Bureau in 2003). It was incorporated in 1916. The city is governed by a mayor, William E. Strine, and a five-person city council.

Geography

Ashland is located at 40°52'1" North, 82°18'55" West (40.867016, -82.315146){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.9 km² (10.4 mi²). 26.8 km² (10.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.38% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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The city contains 85.6 miles of streets, 24 traffic signals, one hospital, one fire station, one police station, and five parks. The city is also home to Ashland University which is historically related to the Brethren Church.

Related Topics:
Ashland University - The Brethren Church

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