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Brief presentation for Heidelberg Orientation Leaders about the history of Tiffin, OH and things to do in the area.

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Session 6Heidelberg UniversityOrientation Leader Training Tiffin, Seneca County, and Ohio Information
Demographics about the areaDuring the 2000 Census, Tiffin had about 18,135 residents currently, Tiffin's population is 17,050 people. Which is a 5.98 percent decrease. Seneca County has about 58,683 residents.Tiffin is about six (6) square milesRandom Fact: The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Tiffin as a Tree City USA.
History of TiffinEratusBowe first sighted the location upon which Tiffin now stands
In 1817, Bowe returned to the site and built his Pan Yan Tavern, which later became a stagecoach stop, on the north Sandusky River. A the settlement of Oakley sprang up around the Pan Yan.
In 1820, Josiah Hedges purchased a piece of land on the south bank of the river opposite Oakley and founded another settlement.Random fact: The bronze statue of "The Indian Maiden" near Miami Street, marks the site of Fort Ball, which was a military depot of the war of 1812.
The National Machinery Company moved from Cleveland to Tiffin in 1882.
Webster Industries, Inc. moved from Chicago to Tiffin in 1906.
Tiffin was the home of Tiffin Glass Works from 1889 to 1980.
Tiffin was the home of American Standard Company maker of ceramic kitchen and bath products, from 1899 to 2007. It was the largest employer in the city.Random Fact: The name “Tiffin” is in honor of Edward Tiffin, first governor of OhioTiffin Trademarks
Local FavoritesTiffin is also the home of the historic Ritz Theatre, built in 1928 as a vaudeville house with an Italian Renaissance design. The Ritz Theatre underwent extensive renovation and restoration in 1998.Tiffin has been the home of Ballreich's Bros., a potato chip company, since 1920
Education in TiffinTiffin Public Schools
Columbian High School, Tiffin Middle School, and Clinton, C.A. Krout, Lincoln, Noble, and Washington Elementary Schools.

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Tiffin ohio history

  • 1. Session 6Heidelberg UniversityOrientation Leader Training Tiffin, Seneca County, and Ohio Information
  • 2. Demographics about the areaDuring the 2000 Census, Tiffin had about 18,135 residents currently, Tiffin's population is 17,050 people. Which is a 5.98 percent decrease. Seneca County has about 58,683 residents.Tiffin is about six (6) square milesRandom Fact: The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Tiffin as a Tree City USA.
  • 3. History of TiffinEratusBowe first sighted the location upon which Tiffin now stands
  • 4. In 1817, Bowe returned to the site and built his Pan Yan Tavern, which later became a stagecoach stop, on the north Sandusky River. A the settlement of Oakley sprang up around the Pan Yan.
  • 5. In 1820, Josiah Hedges purchased a piece of land on the south bank of the river opposite Oakley and founded another settlement.Random fact: The bronze statue of "The Indian Maiden" near Miami Street, marks the site of Fort Ball, which was a military depot of the war of 1812.
  • 6. The National Machinery Company moved from Cleveland to Tiffin in 1882.
  • 7. Webster Industries, Inc. moved from Chicago to Tiffin in 1906.
  • 8. Tiffin was the home of Tiffin Glass Works from 1889 to 1980.
  • 9. Tiffin was the home of American Standard Company maker of ceramic kitchen and bath products, from 1899 to 2007. It was the largest employer in the city.Random Fact: The name “Tiffin” is in honor of Edward Tiffin, first governor of OhioTiffin Trademarks
  • 10. Local FavoritesTiffin is also the home of the historic Ritz Theatre, built in 1928 as a vaudeville house with an Italian Renaissance design. The Ritz Theatre underwent extensive renovation and restoration in 1998.Tiffin has been the home of Ballreich's Bros., a potato chip company, since 1920
  • 11. Education in TiffinTiffin Public Schools
  • 12. Columbian High School, Tiffin Middle School, and Clinton, C.A. Krout, Lincoln, Noble, and Washington Elementary Schools.
  • 13. Tiffin is also has sever Catholic schools: Calvert High School and Calvert Elementary.
  • 14. Other schools in Tiffin include the Sentinel Career Center, one of two charters schools, Bridges Community Academy, and another charter school NOA (Betty Jane Academy).Tiffin’s Media ConnectionTiffin has one newspaper, The Advertiser Tribune, and 2 radio stations, 1600 WTTF AM, and 103.7 WCKY FMTiffin GovernmentHeidelberg Alum, Mayor James Boroff at the recent mayoral debate
  • 15. Popular Places to EatAJ’s Heavenly Pizza, East of Chicago, Fort Ball, Jac and Do, Marco’s, Napoli’s, Reinos, Dominoes, Arby’s, Burger King, Jolly’s KFC/LJS, McDonald’s, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s. Big Boy, Bob Evans, Carmies, X-Caret, Pioneer Mill, Shell Shuckers, TJ Willies, Golden Crown, Happy Garden, and The Asian GrillRandom Fact: Combined, there are 12 dairy bars and pizza restaurants. How many can you name?
  • 16. Places of Worship and FaithChurchesBible Baptist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Church of Christ, Old Trinity Episcopal Church, Church of the Nazarene, First Presbyterian Church, First Church ELCA, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kingdom Hall, Zion Lutheran, Upper Room Tabernacle, and Redeemer LutheranMosque Islamic Center of Greater ToledoSynagoguesSynagogue Church of GodAgudathBnai Israel in Lorain
  • 17. Things to do in TiffinThe Ritz Theater, Cinemark Theater, Tiffin Drive-In, Heritage Family Center( bowling), and Mohawk Golf and Country Club.
  • 18. Thank you for watching this presentation. There is no “quiz” as a prize for watching the entire presentation instead of taking just the quiz. I will send a link to a “quiz” to see who really watched this presentation. Com’on humor me. Most of you wouldn’t do this without an incentive.

Editor's Notes

  1. Uncle Mikes, Shake Shake, Hugos, Jolly’s, Big Dipper,