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Tallmadge, OH

Tallmadge is a city in eastern Summit County, Ohio, United States, with a small district in neighboring Portage County. It is a suburb of Akron and part of the Akron metropolitan area. The population was 18,394 at the 2020 census. Tallmadge was founded in 1807 and is the second-oldest city in Summit County, following Hudson, which was founded in 1799.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.02 square miles (36.31 km²), of which, 14.00 square miles (36.26 km²) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km²) is water.

Historically, Tallmadge was a part of the Connecticut Western Reserve, which was a three-million-acre plot of land in northeast Ohio. Before being named Tallmadge, it was part of Town 2, Range 10 in the Western Reserve. In 1807, the Reverend David Bacon founded and organized Tallmadge, placing a square road in the center of town where several other roads met, modeled after New England designs of the period. The town was named after Benjamin Tallmadge, an American Revolutionary War figure and local landowner. The first syllable rhymes with "shall", not "tall".

In the nineteenth century, Tallmadge continued to develop around the square as its centerpiece, which years later became a traffic circle named "Tallmadge Circle" (or simply "the Circle"). The Circle as it is today represents New England's role in the settlement of the Ohio Western Reserve. The rest of the city was designed in a grid pattern, with industry tending to develop near the railroad.

No alcohol could be bought or consumed in public in Tallmadge until the early 1990s when the law was amended to allow the retail sale of alcohol in stores, but public consumption was still illegal. In 2001, the law was repealed and alcohol could be sold and consumed in restaurants, provided that alcohol did not account for more than 30% of any establishment's revenue. The first restaurant to offer alcohol in Tallmadge was Delanie's on West Avenue.

Tallmadge lies within two counties. While the vast majority of the city lies in Summit County, portions on the east side protrude into neighboring Portage County. This phenomenon resulted from the annexation of small portions of a neighboring township, Brimfield.

Tallmadge places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with several facilities and initiatives dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle. The Summa Health Tallmadge Medical Center offers comprehensive healthcare services to residents, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency services. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Tallmadge Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Tallmadge Fitness Program and Planet Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Tallmadge, such as the Freedom Trail and Munroe Falls Meadow Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Tallmadge, OH are Goodyear Heights Metro Park, Water Works, and Maca Park.

Population: 18,317 (2023). ZIP code: 44278. Area code: 330. Elevation: 1,194 ft (364 m). Area: 14.06 sq mi (36.42 km²).

FAQs

What is the history of Tallmadge, OH?

Tallmadge was founded in 1807 by the Reverend David Bacon as part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. It was Bacon who laid out the picturesque Tallmadge Circle based on the New England design of the day. Today, the Circle is still the central focal point of this community of over 17,500 people. The city blends early American heritage with its present-day mid-western hospitality.

Is Tallmadge, OH a safe place to live?

Tallmadge has an overall crime rate of 11 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Tallmadge is 1 in 91. Tallmadge's crime rate is lower than approximately 33% of Ohio communities.

Is Tallmadge, OH expensive?

Tallmadge, Ohio's cost of living is 8% lower than the national average. Tallmadge's housing expenses are 3% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 18% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 1% higher than the national average.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Tallmadge

Summa Health Tallmadge Medical Center 

Tallmadge Parks and Recreation Department 

Tallmadge Fitness Program 

Planet Fitness

Freedom Trail 

Munroe Falls Meadow Trail

Goodyear Heights Metro Park

Water Works

Maca Park

Neighborhood Scout

Payscale

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