Chardon, Ohio
Chardon is a city of 5,249 people in Geauga County, Ohio, founded in 1812.
Why visit Chardon
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, Chardon Courthouse Square District, Chardon Courthouse Square Historic District and Chardon Lakes Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; February lows average 16°F, and about 114 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Chardon
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About Chardon
Chardon is a city in Geauga County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The population was 5,242 at the 2020 census. Chardon is located about 10 mi (16 km) south of Lake Erie within the "snow belt" of the Great Lakes and is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. It is the only incorporated city in Geauga County and includes land that was once part of Chardon, Hambden, and Munson townships.
From the Wikipedia article Chardon, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Chardon Courthouse Square District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Chardon, OH, listed on the NRHP in Ohio
Chardon Courthouse Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes33
El Patron Mexican Grill and Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican
301 Center Street, Chardon
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Eleventhree Brewing Company
Brewery and winery
Cherry Avenue
Su 12:00-20:00; We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00
Noce Gourmet Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza
125 Main Street, Chardon
21 more on the map.
History
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.
From the History section of Chardon, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Celebration Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.7 mi
10261 Chardon Road, Chardon
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
110 Woodiebrook Road, Chardon
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare4
Lake Health: Chardon Medical Campus / Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
510 5th Ave, Chardon
Map of Chardon
80 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 4.2 in | 34.4 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 16°F | 3.1 in | 23.4 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 3.7 in | 16.5 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 4.3 in | 4.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 55°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 59°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 4.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 4.3 in | 9.3 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 4.3 in | 25.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chardon (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Geauga County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2006-08-01: Severe Storms, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lake County Executive Airport (LNN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Burton 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Mentor 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Painesville 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Middlefield 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Gates Mills 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Willoughby 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Eastlake 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Fairport Harbor 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Mayfield Heights 13 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Wickliffe 13 mi west, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Chardon Square and Geauga County Courthouse at blue hour, Chardon, Ohio - 20200212, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old post office in Chardon, Nyttend, Public domain
- Blue hour at Chardon Square, Chardon, Ohio - 20200212, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Library in Chardon, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chardon School Board Building - panoramio, mil199, CC BY 3.0
- Big creek chardon township near powerline trail, TCMurr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Geauga County Courthouse P7010530, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pancake Eating Contest 2, Zbrazis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maple Festival Boiler, Zbrazis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maple Festival Candy Contest, Zbrazis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maple Stir, Zbrazis, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS042-E-242779 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-242778 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS012-E-15048 - View of Ohio, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS026-E-22954 - View of the Province of Ontario, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- BIG CREEK BLUEBELLS, TCMurr, CC BY-SA 4.0
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