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Whitehall, Ohio

Whitehall is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States.
Population 20,127

Top Events in Whitehall History

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1947Government
Founded in 1947, Whitehall is a growing suburb of Columbus.
2
1948Architecture
The first shopping center strip in the country was built and opened in Whitehall in 1948, called Casto's Town and Country.
3
1952History
In 1952 the borders expanded east to the country club and Big Walnut Creek.
4
1970Crime
In August 1970, two department stores in Whitehall were bombed as part of a robbery scheme.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 19,201 people, 8,343 households, and 4,930 families living in the city.
6
2007Culture
The headquarters office for DSW has been located next to the airport in Whitehall since 2007.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 18,062 people, 7,522 households, and 4,406 families living in the city.
8
2012Economy
More than $228 million of taxable income, payroll and business profit have been added since 2012, and there has been $65 million in private/public investment per square mile sin...
9
2015Culture
In 2015 RiteRug Flooring relocated their headquarters, distribution center, and outlet to a 450,000 square-foot space in Whitehall.
10
2016Culture
Mid-century era apartments were purchased in 2016 by the city and sold to a private developer to be turned into a $50 million new mixed-use development called Norton Crossing.

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Historical Timeline

1947Government
Founded in 1947, Whitehall is a growing suburb of Columbus.
1948Architecture
The first shopping center strip in the country was built and opened in Whitehall in 1948, called Casto's Town and Country.
1952History
In 1952 the borders expanded east to the country club and Big Walnut Creek.
1970Crime
In August 1970, two department stores in Whitehall were bombed as part of a robbery scheme.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 19,201 people, 8,343 households, and 4,930 families living in the city.
2007Culture
The headquarters office for DSW has been located next to the airport in Whitehall since 2007.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 18,062 people, 7,522 households, and 4,406 families living in the city.
2012Economy
More than $228 million of taxable income, payroll and business profit have been added since 2012, and there has been $65 million in private/public investment per square mile sin...
2015Culture
In 2015 RiteRug Flooring relocated their headquarters, distribution center, and outlet to a 450,000 square-foot space in Whitehall.
2016Culture
Mid-century era apartments were purchased in 2016 by the city and sold to a private developer to be turned into a $50 million new mixed-use development called Norton Crossing.
2018Economy
The Wasserstrom Company relocated to Whitehall in 2018.
2019Architecture
In 2019, 41 new businesses opened, as well as Whitehall Community Park YMCA.
2020History
The first residents moved into the development in July 2020.

Did You Know?

1
Whitehall is located in the state of Ohio.
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Whitehall has a population of 20,127 residents.
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Located 6 miles (9.7 km) east of the state capital of Columbus, Whitehall had a population of 20,127 in the 2020 census.

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