| The History ~ Chardon is named after Peter Chardon Brooks, who donated land to build the historic Chardon Square. Chardon Fire On July 24-25, 1868, a massive fire totally destroyed what is 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 courthouse, which still stands today, was completed in 1869. Many other buildings that were constructed after the fire also still exist today. The Culture ~ Chardon is known for its annual Maple Festival[6] which celebrates the maple syrup industry in the area, usually after Easter. The festival has taken place the weekend after Easter for generations.[7] Chardon has an active performance art community including work done by the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, housed in the renovated Geauga theater building, which used to house an old movie theater, and which has begun to show first-run movies again.[8][9] Greater Chardon features a large number of golf courses, including Sand Ridge Golf Club in nearby Munson Township. Chardon also has an abundance of park space. Due largely to the area's wide variety of weather conditions, citizens in the area can enjoy a wide variety of hobbies throughout the year. Notable Residents ~ * Andrew Brown, MLB pitcher for the Oakland Athletics * Mel Harder, pitcher for the Cleveland Indians * Matt Hutter, NASCAR driver * Seth Ledyard Phelps, naval officer, politician and diplomat * Joseph Smith, Jr., convicted of operating an illegal bank in a trial that began on March 24, 1837 in Chardon. * Lee Kemp, two-time Ohio state wrestling champion,National junior freestyle wrestling champion, 3 time NCAA division 1 champion, 3 time world champion, 4 time world cup champion, seven-time national champion, beat the legend Dan Gable, qualified for the 1980 Olympics but could not compete due to the U.S. boycott of the olympics, coached the 2008 U.S. freestyle wrestling team at the Olympics in Beijing, China.[16] Joe Jurevicius, wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, hails from adjacent Chardon Township. |
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| 501 Chardon Windsor Road Chardon, Ohio 44024 Phone: 440.286.2277 Fax: 440.286.2249 |