1852History
== History ==
In 1852, John Reed Hilliard bought 10 acres (40,000 m2) of farmland in western Franklin County, Ohio from Hoseah High and Abraham Wendell.
1853History
The original Hilliard area was platted by John Hilliard on September 1, 1853.
1854Government
In 1854, a post office was established in Hilliard's Station and the word Station was dropped from the town name.
1869Government
The Village of Hilliard became incorporated on July 13, 1869 with a population of 280 residents.
1886Infrastructure
In 1886 the first railroad station was located on the north side of the tracks, west of Main Street, and remained there until 1962 when all railroad services ceased.
1960History
The Village of Hilliard gained city status officially from the Ohio Secretary of State by attaining a population of 5,633 on December 12, 1960.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 24,230 people, 8,577 households, and 6,492 families residing in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the 2010 census, there were 28,435 people, 10,198 households, and 7,612 families residing in the city.