The Firelands , or Sufferers' Lands , tract was located at the western end of the Connecticut Western Reserve in what is now the U.S. state of Ohio . It was legislatively established in 1792, as the "Sufferers' Lands", and later became named "Fire Lands" because the resale of the land was intended as financial restitution for residents of the Connecticut towns of Danbury , Fairfield , Greenwich , Groton , New Haven , New London , Norwalk , and Ridgefield . Their homes had been burned in 1779 and 1781 by British forces during the American Revolutionary War . However, most of the settlement of the area did not occur until after the War of 1812 . "Fire Lands" was later spelled as one word: "Firelands."
23-639: In 1792 the Connecticut legislature set aside 500,000 acres (2,000 km), at the western end of the "Western Reserve" for the Connecticut "Sufferers". The area consisted of nearly all of the present-day Huron and Erie counties, as well as Danbury Township (Marblehead Peninsula) and much of Catawba Island Township now in Ottawa County ; and Ruggles Township now in Ashland County . [The 1792 legislative decree should not be confused with
46-794: A Republican stronghold. However, in the election of 1996, Bill Clinton narrowly carried the county by a margin of .6%. Commissioner - Terry Boose Commissioner - Harry Brady Commissioner - Bruce "Skip" Wilde Auditor - Roland Tkach Clerk of Courts - Susan Hazel Coroner - Jeffery Harwood Engineer - Joseph B. Kovach Prosecutor - Joel Sitterly Recorder - Jan Tkach Treasurer - Kathleen Schaffer Sheriff - Todd Corbin Judge of Court of Common Pleas - James Conway Court Secretary (non-elected position) - Julie Wise 41°09′N 82°36′W / 41.15°N 82.60°W / 41.15; -82.60 Firelands The Firelands , or Sufferers' Lands , tract
69-491: A household in the county was $ 40,558, and the median income for a family was $ 46,911. Males had a median income of $ 35,760 versus $ 22,785 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,133. About 6.50% of families and 8.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.00% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 59,626 people, 22,820 households, and 16,141 families living in
92-516: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio . As of the 2020 census , the population was 58,565. Its county seat is Norwalk . The county was created in 1809 and later organized in 1815. Huron County is included in the Norwalk, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Cleveland - Akron - Canton , OH Combined Statistical Area . Huron County was named in honor of
115-518: Is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 59,487 people, 22,307 households, and 16,217 families living in the county. The population density was 121 inhabitants per square mile (47/km ). There were 23,594 housing units at an average density of 48 units per square mile (19/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 95.98% White , 0.97% Black or African American , 0.18% Native American , 0.25% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 1.63% from other races , and 0.99% from two or more races. 3.56% of
138-766: The American Revolutionary War . However, most of the settlement of the area did not occur until after the War of 1812 . "Fire Lands" was later spelled as one word: "Firelands." In 1792 the Connecticut legislature set aside 500,000 acres (2,000 km ), at the western end of the "Western Reserve" for the Connecticut "Sufferers". The area consisted of nearly all of the present-day Huron and Erie counties, as well as Danbury Township (Marblehead Peninsula) and much of Catawba Island Township now in Ottawa County ; and Ruggles Township now in Ashland County . [The 1792 legislative decree should not be confused with
161-854: The Huron Indians (more correctly called the Wyandot), an Iroquoian-speaking tribe who occupied large areas in the Great Lakes region. The word "Huron" may be French, although this origin is disputed. In the late 18th century, this area was in the U.S. Northwest Territory , part of the Connecticut Western Reserve in a sub-region called the Firelands . Connecticut had originally claimed the land as part of its original colony, then afterward wanted to use it to grant land to veterans in lieu of cash payment for their service in
184-833: The Firelands until about the end of the War of 1812. (The 1806–1808 surveys were not entirely accurate, and exceeded the legislative parameters for the entire "Western Reserve" boundaries; resulting in 'Surplus lands' directly east of the boundary-line of the Firelands.) For further information see: (Publications with CSL call numbers are in the collection of the Connecticut State Library) 41°15′N 82°30′W / 41.250°N 82.500°W / 41.250; -82.500 Fire lands Huron County, Ohio Huron County ( / ˈ h jʊər ɒ n , - ən / HURE -on, -ən )
207-427: The actual pioneer settlement of these lands, which began to occur about 1807.] It is not known if any of the actual "Sufferers" eventually settled in the Firelands. Prior to any settlement here, land speculators had purchased all of the original claims for re-sale. On April 15, 1803, the investor-proprietors formed a corporation to manage the lands to which they were entitled in the newly formed state of Ohio. The land
230-426: The actual pioneer settlement of these lands, which began to occur about 1807.] It is not known if any of the actual "Sufferers" eventually settled in the Firelands. Prior to any settlement here, land speculators had purchased all of the original claims for re-sale. On April 15, 1803, the investor-proprietors formed a corporation to manage the lands to which they were entitled in the newly formed state of Ohio. The land
253-415: The county. The population density was 121.3 inhabitants per square mile (46.8/km ). There were 25,196 housing units at an average density of 51.3 units per square mile (19.8 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 94.9% white, 1.0% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 2.0% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.6% of
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#1732772028527276-457: The entire Firelands (and also included a portion of later Lorain County). Until 1837, all of the Firelands would lie within — and therefore co-exist with — Huron County. Modern sign-posts erected within this area have the "established 1792" designation date, as mentioned above. The lands were physically surveyed from 1806 to 1808, and very slowly settled after 1808. No villages had developed within
299-404: The entire Firelands (and also included a portion of later Lorain County). Until 1837, all of the Firelands would lie within — and therefore co-exist with — Huron County. Modern sign-posts erected within this area have the "established 1792" designation date, as mentioned above. The lands were physically surveyed from 1806 to 1808, and very slowly settled after 1808. No villages had developed within
322-428: The original townships in the Firelands took their names from locations in Connecticut, or from the land-speculators who had purchased them. (In some cases the pioneer settlers took a dislike to these speculators, and so changed their township names.) Later, after the War of 1812 , when villages began to be established here, many of these villages were also named for Connecticut villages. In 1811, Huron County encompassed
345-428: The original townships in the Firelands took their names from locations in Connecticut, or from the land-speculators who had purchased them. (In some cases the pioneer settlers took a dislike to these speculators, and so changed their township names.) Later, after the War of 1812 , when villages began to be established here, many of these villages were also named for Connecticut villages. In 1811, Huron County encompassed
368-442: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 22,307 households, out of which 36.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 23.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
391-427: The population. In terms of ancestry, 36.4% were German , 14.5% were Irish , 10.8% were English , and 8.9% were American . Of the 22,820 households, 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.3% were non-families, and 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
414-573: The war. In 1795, the Connecticut Land Company purchased this land for resale and development. Later, it was solely administered by the "Fire Land Company". Many of the townships in Huron County are named for places in Connecticut. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 495 square miles (1,280 km ), of which 491 square miles (1,270 km ) is land and 3.3 square miles (8.5 km ) (0.7%)
437-497: Was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 38.4 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 47,058 and the median income for a family was $ 53,887. Males had a median income of $ 41,566 versus $ 30,967 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,743. About 10.9% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over. Huron County has almost always been
460-400: Was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.11. In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.30% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males. The median income for
483-625: Was later divided into 30 five-mile (8 km) square survey townships , which were further subdivided into 120 quarters, each containing 4,000 acres (16 km ). (Note: Although the standard for U.S. survey townships in the Northwest Territory was six miles (approx. 10 km) square at that time, the older standard for survey townships in the Western Reserve was employed.) A drawing was held to determine which land each individual investor share-holder would receive. Some of
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#1732772028527506-489: Was later divided into 30 five-mile (8 km) square survey townships , which were further subdivided into 120 quarters, each containing 4,000 acres (16 km). (Note: Although the standard for U.S. survey townships in the Northwest Territory was six miles (approx. 10 km) square at that time, the older standard for survey townships in the Western Reserve was employed.) A drawing was held to determine which land each individual investor share-holder would receive. Some of
529-561: Was located at the western end of the Connecticut Western Reserve in what is now the U.S. state of Ohio . It was legislatively established in 1792, as the "Sufferers' Lands", and later became named "Fire Lands" because the resale of the land was intended as financial restitution for residents of the Connecticut towns of Danbury , Fairfield , Greenwich , Groton , New Haven , New London , Norwalk , and Ridgefield . Their homes had been burned in 1779 and 1781 by British forces during
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