Clintonville
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Clintonville is an unincorporated neighborhood in north-central Columbus, with around 28,000 residents. It is commonly understood to include the area north of The Ohio State University campus to the edge of the city of Worthington, extending between the Olentangy River to the west and I-71 on the east.
That Was Then
Clinton Township was established north of Columbus in 1847. At the turn of the century, Clintonville became a popular alternative to downtown residents. The Ohio State University was also in its infancy and employees of the new university settled in what was Clinton Township at the time.
With the advent of the automobile came less of a need to be close to work downtown and Clinton Township became one of the first suburbs where houses began springing up quickly.
Four ravines have been developed, either with public roadbeds and/or private residences, with Glen Echo being the first ravine preserved as a public park in 1913.
This Is Now
Just a few minutes from downtown, Clintonville has its own parks, walking paths, bike trails, shopping and entertainment. The Olentangy Bikeway Trail is perfect for nature lovers and avid bikers. The trail winds its way from Worthington through Clintonville and into downtown.
A walk along one of the many paths through the beautiful 13-acre Whetstone Park of Roses, a popular place for weddings, will make you forget your anywhere near a city.
Many Clintonville homes were built in the Cape Cod style that was popular during the early 20th century. Front porches, hardwood floors and natural woodwork add to the charm of the neighborhood.
Area progress can be seen in Clintonville’s distinct residential districts. In south Clintonville, south of North Broadway, housing is a mix of single and multiple family homes, the majority of which were built before 1930. The area is also home to many catalogue kit homes.
North Clintonville, north of North Broadway and stretching to the Overbrook Ravine, shows the progression in architectural styles and lifestyle considerations from the 1930s through the late 1950s. Houses in this portion of Clintonville were built as higher end properties, lack alleyways and contain driveways as a result of being built around the time the automobile was gaining importance.
On North High Street, Beechwold contains the widest variety of housing, from Cape Cod influenced starter homes to high style, high-end housing.
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Annual Events
One of the curiosities of the community is a plaque in the sidewalk at the corner of Torrence and Brevoort reading "On This Site in 1897 Nothing Happened."
Each May, the Clintonville Farmer’s Market opens at Clintonville Commons and runs through October. In October, antique cars come through in Cruise the Ville at Whetstone Park.
For more than 20 years, in June, Whetstone Park has hosted the annual Columbus Rose Festival. Lawn and garden vendors show up along with plant and floral exhibits. Visitors to the festival picnic there while listening to music and browsing displays.