It is the only incorporated city in Geauga County and includes land that was once part of Chardon, Hambden, and Munson townships. Landmarks include Chardon Courthouse Square District, WATJ and Chardon Business District. Chardon is the birthplace of Halbert E. Paine, civil War Union General and politician.
Chardon, Ohio gifts and souvenirs: 36 designs made from Chardon's own map, landmarks and history, from $10 to $99. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Chardon Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Chardon Landmarks Photo Poster | from $40 |
| Chardon Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Chardon Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Chardon Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Chardon Town Line Mug | from $26 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 4 styles
Famous natives, by birth year
Nine local landmarks, archival matte
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Classic large-letter postcard art, filled with local photos
Six local landmarks as instant photos on kraft paper
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos, 11 oz ceramic
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Large-letter postcard art on a sturdy tote
Foam-front trucker, printed (not embroidered) with local photos
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
Six local landmarks as instant photos, soft fleece 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
The town's earliest Sanborn fire-insurance map, drawn building by building and hand-coloured, from the Library of Congress
Population 2010: 5,148 → 2020: 5,242
From Wikidata (CC0).
Chardon is named after Peter Chardon Brooks, who donated land to build Chardon Square. Chardon Township celebrates its establishment in 1812, and thus the city of Chardon does the same. The city was incorporated as a village in 1851 and became a city in 2001 after its population passed 5,000 people in the 2000 United States census.
On July 24–25, 1868, a large fire destroyed the center of uptown, the area now known as Chardon Square. The fire originated in the Parlin Parkin's grocery store, and spread rapidly. By the time the fire was contained, the courthouse, post office, and many stores on the square were destroyed. Damage was estimated at around $120,000. Chardon Square was quickly rebuilt following the fire. A new county courthouse, which still stands today, was completed in 1869. Many other buildings that were constructed after the fire also survive and are used today.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Chardon, Ohio, revision 1383561229 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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8 free coloring pages of Chardon, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Chardon's population was 5,242 in the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 5,148 in 2010.
Chardon Post Office Building
Chagrin River
Chardon Courthouse Square District
Chardon Business District