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==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Chester south of Overhill in Boardman.jpg|thumb | [[File:Chester south of Overhill in Boardman.jpg|thumb|[[Newport Village Historic District]] is noted for its [[Tudor Revival]] and [[Colonial Revival]] architecture.]] | ||
Boardman was founded by [[Elijah Boardman]], a land agent of the [[Connecticut Land Company]]<ref>{{cite book|last=Overman|first=William Daniel|title=Ohio Town Names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015015361465;view=1up;seq=32|year=1958|publisher=Atlantic Press|location=Akron, OH|page=16}}</ref> and later | Boardman was founded by [[Elijah Boardman]], a land agent of the [[Connecticut Land Company]]<ref>{{cite book|last=Overman|first=William Daniel|title=Ohio Town Names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015015361465;view=1up;seq=32|year=1958|publisher=Atlantic Press|location=Akron, OH|page=16}}</ref> and later U.S. Senator, in the late 1790s as township 1, range 2 within the [[Connecticut Western Reserve]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Goodrich |first=Laurence B. |title=Ralph Earl, Recorder for an Era |publisher=SUNY Press |year=1967 |pages=60 |isbn=0-87395-020-8}}</ref> The township was formally established in 1806, although the township government lists it as 1805 on its seal, documents, and signage. It is the only Boardman Township statewide. | ||
Boardman was traditionally an [[agricultural]] community with grain crops and apple orchards throughout the 19th century. Around the turn of the century, the railroad led to Southern Park, a horse racing facility on Washington Boulevard. Thus, the area was an early draw for [[Youngstown, Ohio|Youngstown]] urbanites. Because of its agricultural nature and proximity to Youngstown, Boardman was ripe for [[Strip mall|strip development]] starting as early as 1950. Around this time, the northern areas of the township were developed into [[suburban]] spillover from Youngstown's south side. | |||
[[Edward J. DeBartolo Sr.]], a [[shopping mall]] developer from Youngstown, began his company in Boardman. Boardman Plaza on [[U.S. Route 224]] was one of the first [[strip mall]]s in the country.<ref name="debartolo">{{cite news | title = Death ends career rooted in Valley | work = The Vindicator | page = 1 | date = December 20, 1994}}</ref> Established in 1950 by DeBartolo, the plaza had three full-service [[grocery store]]s within a few hundred feet of each other. In 1970, DeBartolo opened the more contemporary [[Southern Park Mall]] near the intersection of US 224 and Market Street.<ref name="debartolo" /> | [[Edward J. DeBartolo Sr.]], a [[shopping mall]] developer from Youngstown, began his company in Boardman. Boardman Plaza on [[U.S. Route 224]] was one of the first [[strip mall]]s in the country.<ref name="debartolo">{{cite news | title = Death ends career rooted in Valley | work = The Vindicator | page = 1 | date = December 20, 1994}}</ref> Established in 1950 by DeBartolo, the plaza had three full-service [[grocery store]]s within a few hundred feet of each other. In 1970, DeBartolo opened the more contemporary [[Southern Park Mall]] near the intersection of US 224 and Market Street.<ref name="debartolo" /> | ||
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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Centered at 41°2'20" North, 80°39'55" West in the central part of the county, it borders the following townships and municipalities: | Centered at 41°2'20" North, 80°39'55" West in the central part of the county, it borders the following townships and municipalities: | ||
*[[Youngstown, Ohio|Youngstown]] – north | *[[Youngstown, Ohio|Youngstown]] – north | ||
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|61.6|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|60.9|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.7|km2|disp=flip}}, or 1.11%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US3909907468| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200210211015/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US3909907468| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 10, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Boardman township, Mahoning County, Ohio| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=March 27, 2013}}</ref> | According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|61.6|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|60.9|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.7|km2|disp=flip}}, or 1.11%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US3909907468| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200210211015/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US3909907468| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 10, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Boardman township, Mahoning County, Ohio| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=March 27, 2013}}</ref> | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{US Census population | {{US Census population | ||
|1820= | | 1820 = | ||
|1830= | | 1830 = | ||
|1840= | | 1840 = | ||
|1850= 1026 | | 1850 = 1026 | ||
|1860= 916 | | 1860 = 916 | ||
|1870= 817 | | 1870 = 817 | ||
|1880= 900 | | 1880 = 900 | ||
|1890= 1002 | | 1890 = 1002 | ||
|1900= 936 | | 1900 = 936 | ||
|1910= 1104 | | 1910 = 1104 | ||
|1920= 2836 | | 1920 = 2836 | ||
|1930= 5456 | | 1930 = 5456 | ||
|1940= 7881 | | 1940 = 7881 | ||
|1950= 13606 | | 1950 = 13606 | ||
|1960= 27379 | | 1960 = 27379 | ||
|1970= | | 1970 = 36110 | ||
|1980= | | 1980 = 41758 | ||
|1990= 41796 | | 1990 = 41796 | ||
|2000= 42518 | | 2000 = 42518 | ||
|2010= 40889 | | 2010 = 40889 | ||
|2020= 40213 | | 2020 = 40213 | ||
|estyear= | | estyear = | ||
|estimate= | | estimate = | ||
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}} | |||
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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
[[File:Southern Park Mall, Boardman.jpg|thumb | [[File:Southern Park Mall, Boardman.jpg|thumb|[[Southern Park Mall]]]] | ||
Boardman is a large, sprawling [[suburb]]. It is a busy community south of Youngstown composed of many businesses, being one of the main [[retail]] hubs of the [[Mahoning Valley]] along with the [[U.S. Route 422]] "Strip" in [[Niles, Ohio]]. | Boardman is a large, sprawling [[suburb]]. It is a busy community south of Youngstown composed of many businesses, being one of the main [[retail]] hubs of the [[Mahoning Valley]] along with the [[U.S. Route 422]] "Strip" in [[Niles, Ohio]]. | ||
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==Education== | ==Education== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Boardman HS chopped.jpg|thumb|[[Boardman High School]]]] | ||
The [[Boardman Local School District]] manages public education within most of the township and some surrounding areas. It consists of [[Boardman High School]] (grades 9–12), Boardman Glenwood Junior High School (grades 7–8),<ref name=profile>{{cite web|url=https://www.boardman.k12.oh.us/Content/318|title=District Profile Page|publisher=Boardman Local School District|access-date=October 31, 2021}}</ref> Boardman Center Intermediate School (grades 4–6),<ref name=profile/> Robinwood Lane Elementary School, Stadium Drive Elementary School, and West Boulevard Elementary School (all K–3). Certain outlying areas of the township are managed by the Canfield Local School District, the Poland Local School District, and the [[Youngstown City School District]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boardman.k12.oh.us/Content2/380|title=Closer look at elementary school boundaries|publisher=Boardman Local School District|access-date=October 31, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://development.ohio.gov/reports/reports_schooldistricts_map_r1.htm|title=School District Region 1|publisher=Ohio Department of Development|access-date=October 23, 2021}}</ref> | The [[Boardman Local School District]] manages public education within most of the township and some surrounding areas. It consists of [[Boardman High School]] (grades 9–12), Boardman Glenwood Junior High School (grades 7–8),<ref name=profile>{{cite web|url=https://www.boardman.k12.oh.us/Content/318|title=District Profile Page|publisher=Boardman Local School District|access-date=October 31, 2021}}</ref> Boardman Center Intermediate School (grades 4–6),<ref name=profile/> Robinwood Lane Elementary School, Stadium Drive Elementary School, and West Boulevard Elementary School (all K–3). Certain outlying areas of the township are managed by the Canfield Local School District, the Poland Local School District, and the [[Youngstown City School District]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boardman.k12.oh.us/Content2/380|title=Closer look at elementary school boundaries|publisher=Boardman Local School District|access-date=October 31, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://development.ohio.gov/reports/reports_schooldistricts_map_r1.htm|title=School District Region 1|publisher=Ohio Department of Development|access-date=October 23, 2021}}</ref> | ||
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Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Main otherScript error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters".Template:Main other Boardman Township is one of the fourteen townships of Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. The population was 40,213 at the 2020 census.[1] It is a suburb directly south of Youngstown and the second-largest municipality in the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area. Home to Southern Park Mall, Boardman is a major retail hub in the region and is known for being the location of the first Arby's restaurant.[2]
History
Boardman was founded by Elijah Boardman, a land agent of the Connecticut Land Company[3] and later U.S. Senator, in the late 1790s as township 1, range 2 within the Connecticut Western Reserve.[4] The township was formally established in 1806, although the township government lists it as 1805 on its seal, documents, and signage. It is the only Boardman Township statewide.
Boardman was traditionally an agricultural community with grain crops and apple orchards throughout the 19th century. Around the turn of the century, the railroad led to Southern Park, a horse racing facility on Washington Boulevard. Thus, the area was an early draw for Youngstown urbanites. Because of its agricultural nature and proximity to Youngstown, Boardman was ripe for strip development starting as early as 1950. Around this time, the northern areas of the township were developed into suburban spillover from Youngstown's south side.
Edward J. DeBartolo Sr., a shopping mall developer from Youngstown, began his company in Boardman. Boardman Plaza on U.S. Route 224 was one of the first strip malls in the country.[5] Established in 1950 by DeBartolo, the plaza had three full-service grocery stores within a few hundred feet of each other. In 1970, DeBartolo opened the more contemporary Southern Park Mall near the intersection of US 224 and Market Street.[5]
Also around 1950, the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company, one of the largest steel manufacturers in the country, opened a headquarters complex in Boardman across from the DeBartolo Corporation. When the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company closed in 1977, a large campus was left for others to develop. Today, the former headquarters is the center of the Southwoods Health medical campus as well as a branch of Youngstown State University and various restaurants.[6]
The fast food chain Arby's opened its first location in Boardman in 1964.[2] Directly owned and operated by the corporation, the restaurant moved to a new building in the 1990s across the street from the original building on US 224. The original building was occupied by a bird shop until 2021 and is now vacant.[7]
The township has numerous listings on the National Register of Historic Places, including St. James Episcopal Church, the oldest structure in the township, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Southern Park Stable, the Forest Glen Estates Historic District, the Mill Creek Park Historic District, and the Newport Village Historic District.
Geography
Centered at 41°2'20" North, 80°39'55" West in the central part of the county, it borders the following townships and municipalities:
- Youngstown – north
- Struthers – northeast
- Poland Township and Poland – east
- Springfield Township – southeast
- Beaver Township – south
- Canfield Township – west
- Austintown Township – northwest corner
There are no incorporated communities within Boardman Township, although a portion of it was formerly listed as the census-designated place of Boardman until 2020. Parts of the village of Poland in the east and the city of Youngstown in the northeast occupy areas originally zoned to Boardman Township.[8] Within Boardman, there are numerous neighborhoods, including the Newport Village Historic District.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert, or 1.11%, is water.[9]
Demographics
Script error: No such module "Unsubst". According to the 2019 American Community Survey and 2020 census,[10] there were 40,213 people, 17,477 households, and 10,171 families residing in the township. The population density was 660.3 people per sq. km. The racial makeup of the township was 83.5% White, 7.51% African American, 1.82% Asian, 0.16% American Indian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.23% from other races, and 5.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.76% of the population.
Economy
Boardman is a large, sprawling suburb. It is a busy community south of Youngstown composed of many businesses, being one of the main retail hubs of the Mahoning Valley along with the U.S. Route 422 "Strip" in Niles, Ohio.
The primary corridor of development is along U.S. Route 224, with commercial space along almost the entirety of the township's length of the road except a portion zoned to Mill Creek Park.[11][12] Running north-south, Ohio State Route 7 is also a primary artery of commercial development, with important centers such as the St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital located along this route.[11] At the intersection of Routes 7 and 224 lies Southern Park Mall, which is the largest single shopping destination in Mahoning County.[13] Furthermore, new development is located along the South Avenue artery which parallels the southern extension of Interstate 680 between its Midlothian and Western Reserve Road exits.[11] The location of Boardman at the meeting point of several major local roadways allows it to be a center of commercial activity amongst the southern suburbs of the Youngstown–Warren area.[14]
Boardman abuts one of the Youngstown area's most popular attractions, Mill Creek Park. Within the park grounds, there is an Template:Convert rose garden, several small waterfalls, a lily pond with geese and turtles, marshlands, and Lanterman's Mill, where grain is ground daily. In addition, there is a 36-hole golf course.
Government
The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1. Two are elected in the year after the presidential election and one is elected in the year before it. There is also an elected township fiscal officer,[15] who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election. Vacancies in the fiscal officership or on the board of trustees are filled by the remaining trustees. The board employs a township administrator for day-to-day administration of township services. As of 2025, the members of the board of trustees are Brad Calhoun, Tom Costello, and Larry Moliterno, and the township administrator is Jason Loree.[16]
Education
The Boardman Local School District manages public education within most of the township and some surrounding areas. It consists of Boardman High School (grades 9–12), Boardman Glenwood Junior High School (grades 7–8),[17] Boardman Center Intermediate School (grades 4–6),[17] Robinwood Lane Elementary School, Stadium Drive Elementary School, and West Boulevard Elementary School (all K–3). Certain outlying areas of the township are managed by the Canfield Local School District, the Poland Local School District, and the Youngstown City School District.[18][19]
Boardman is also home to a private school, namely the Catholic St. Charles School (grades K-8), although further private schools exist in neighborhoods of Youngstown that abut Boardman such as Valley Christian School (grades K-12) and the Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley (grades K-8).
Boardman has a public library, a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.[20]
Located in Boardman is also the Boardman Training Center, a post-secondary education facility that focuses on preparing students for healthcare certifications in months.
Notable people
- Homer C. Blake, United States Navy flag officer
- Elijah Boardman, United States Senator from Connecticut and founder of Boardman Township
- Ricardo Condori, long-distance runner
- Dana DeLorenzo, actress, former radio personality and producer
- Terence Dials, former professional basketball player
- D. J. Durkin, American football coach, defensive coordinator at Texas A&M
- John Greco, former professional American football guard
- Elizabeth Hartman, actress
- Mary Ellen Kay, television and film actress
- Bernie Kosar, former professional American football quarterback best known for roles with the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins
- Corey Linsley, professional American football center for the Los Angeles Chargers
- Maureen McGovern, singer and Broadway actress
- Norm Purucker, collegiate American football player
- Amy Salerno, member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 23rd district
- Joe Schiavoni, judge, former Minority Leader of the Ohio Senate
- Jason Spitz, former professional American football center
- Sue Thomas, first deaf FBI agent, author
- Steve Vallos, former professional American football center
References
External links
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