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Ashtabula

Ohio, United States · North America

About Ashtabula

Ashtabula sits on the route: 20 minutes from North Kingsville.

Ashtabula is a town located in Ohio, United States. With a population of 18,371, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Ashtabula sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ashtabula to your route.

About Ashtabula

Ashtabula ( ASH-tə-BYU-lə) is the most populous city in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. It lies at the mouth of the Ashtabula River on to Lake Erie, 53 miles (85 km) northeast of Cleveland. The city had 17,975 people at the 2020 census. Like many other cities in the Rust Belt, it has lost population because of

Read more a decline in industrial jobs since the 1960s. It is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. In the middle of the 19th century, the city was an important destination on the Underground Railroad as refugee slaves took ships across Lake Erie to Canada. In the late 19th century, the city became a major coal port on Lake Erie. Coal and iron were shipped here, the latter from the Mesabi Range in Minnesota. The city attracted immigrants from Finland, Sweden, and Italy in the industrial period. Ashtabula hosts an annual Blessing of the Fleet Celebration, usually in late May or early June. As part of the celebration, a religious procession and prayer service is held at Ashtabula Harbor. The city was the site of the FinnFestUSA in 2007, a celebration of Finnish Americans.

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Ashtabula is located in Ohio, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.8650 latitude, -80.7898 longitude.

What is the population of Ashtabula?

Ashtabula has a population of approximately 18,371 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
18,371
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Ohio
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.8650, -80.7898

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