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About the Chardon, Ohio Area 
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CHARDON
Chardon is a charming rural town (pop. 5000 in year 2000) that is laid out in the traditional New England style. The community's lifestyle reflects its natural surroundings: it has a relaxed feeling that belies its proximity to the thriving metropolis of Cleveland less than an hour's drive away. Families enjoy an excellent educational system - Chardon public schools have achieved several acknowledgements from the Ohio Office of Education. Eighty-nine percent of adult residents have a high school education and almost 28% have obtained a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Situated in the heart of maple tree country, the Chardon Maple Festival attracts visitors and locals alike in early spring. Mother Nature displays her four wonderful moods in this country setting, and recreational opportunities are a natural for kids and outdoorsmen. For those interested in relocating to this country town, both traditional homes and newer upscale homes, apartments, and condominiums are readily available.
LOCATION
Chardon is thirty miles east of Cleveland in picturesque Geauga County. Mentor, the nearest larger city (population approx 50,000), is 12 miles away; Aquilla is 3 miles, and Burton approximately 8.4 miles from Chardon.
TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORTS
Cuyahoga County Airport is about 20 miles away in Cleveland; Burke Lakefront, also in Cleveland, is about 34 miles; and Youngstown-Warren Regional is approximately 44 miles from Chardon.
Geauga County Transit is a door-to-door, personalized transportation system for all County residents. Go anywhere within Geauga County - $4.00 each way; $2.00 each way for seniors.
BRIEF HISTORY
Chardon was one of the first communities in the Western Reserve. Settled primarily by New Englanders, the traditional town square with a central park, courthouse, and surrounding businesses and residences reflect its New England origins.
Chardon got its name from Peter Chardon Brooks, a Boston millionaire, and landowner of considerable importance, who deeded the village square to the town. The name "Chardon" is a French word meaning "thistle". Since Chardon's beginning the town has been a trading place for local farmers. In addition to fertile soil, the area has many water springs, and deposits of sandstone. The best-known product, however, is maple sugar. The Maple Festival draws thousands of visitors during the spring.
ABOUT EDUCATION
The Chardon Local School District serves Aquilla Village, Chardon and Hambden Townships, and portions of Munson and Claridon Townships. Enrollment is aproximately 3,120 students in Grades K-12.
Rated an "Excellent" school district by the Ohio Department of Education, Chardon's middle school was recently designated a National "Blue Ribbon Award" school, and two elementary buildings have been chosen Ohio "Hall of Fame" schools.
The District places great importance on assessing and developing individual student needs and strengths. The elementary school level offers an Academically Talented Program. Secondary level schools offer accelerated, honors and Advanced Placement courses, in addition to extra-curricular activities, sports and clubs. High School students may also elect to attend vocational and tech-prep classes at Auburn Career Center, a two-year tech-oriented educational center.
A lively and challenging community education program offers classes in dance and exercise, computer, cooking, arts and crafts, business, and health and wellness.
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, Lakeland Community College, and Lake Erie College, Notre Dame and Ursuline College are nearby institutions of higher education.
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