Bryan, Ohio
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Bryan is a city in Williams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 8,333 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Williams CountyGR6.
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[edit] Geography
Bryan is located at (41.472692, -84.551928)GR1. It is at an altitude of 764 feet above sea level.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.8 km² (4.6 mi²), all land. The estimated ZIP code population (43506) of Bryan is between 15,000 and 16,000 residents.
[edit] History
Bryan was settled in 1840 and incorporated as a village in 1841. It was reincorporated as a city in 1941. In 1950 Bryan had a population of 6,365 people.
Bryan and Williams County were originally part of Defiance County, with Defiance being the county seat. The county seat was later moved to Bryan, and the county split into Williams and Defiance. Bryan was named the county seat, but not without conflict. The village of Montpelier, Ohio was considered a more centralized location of Williams County. The people of Montpelier petitioned the state, but in the end Bryan was named county seat due to it being more of an industrial and commercial area, and also having a higher population. To this day, many people still argue about the State of Ohio's decision.
A strip of Williams County north of Bryan was originally part of a conflict between Ohio and Michigan. Both states wanted to claim the land which also included the Toledo area. Though many a conflict, Ohio was awarded the land and Michigan was given what is now the western Upper Peninsula. This conflict was known as the Toledo War.
The Williams County Courthouse (in Bryan's downtown) is a very historical building that was completed in 1888. This almost castle-looking building was the third to sit on the same land that it possesses today.
Bryan also has a unique church history, with many different denominations finding their homes in Bryan. These historic churches include First Baptist Church, Wesley United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and Trinity Lutheran Church among many others each having a unique history in Bryan.
Bryan is the birthplace of 2006 Indianapolis 500 champion, Sam Hornish, Jr. (though he was raised in nearby Defiance, Ohio).
Bryan, Ohio, The East Side, 1910 or before
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 8,333 people, 3,528 households, and 2,155 families residing in the city. The population density was 704.0/km² (1,821.7/mi²). There were 3,733 housing units at an average density of 315.4/km² (816.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.23% White, 0.31% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 1.40% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.73% of the population.
There were 3,528 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,978, and the median income for a family was $45,965. Males had a median income of $34,641 versus $22,434 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,069. About 3.9% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Economy
Bryan's manufactures include a diversity of items. However, it is best known for two very famous products made by companies headquartered in the city--Dum Dum suckers made by Spangler Candy Company and the Etch-a-Sketch made by Ohio Art Company.
[edit] Notable Residents
Margaret A. Goodell - Discovered a novel method to isolate adult stem cells. Founding member and director of the STaR Center at Baylor College of Medicine[1].
[edit] External links
- http://www.bryan-ohio.com
- http://www.cityofbryan.com
- Maps and aerial photos
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