Gahanna
Franklin · USGS GNIS name record 1064696
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These Census tracts have reference points near Gahanna. Their figures describe the entire named tract, not this locality. Open a tract to inspect its map, sources and demographic percentages.
Census tract 74.26 ↗
Franklin County · OH
- Population
- 3,552
- Median home value
- $326,700
Census tract 74.25 ↗
Franklin County · OH
- Population
- 2,305
- Median home value
- $281,700
Census tract 74.24 ↗
Franklin County · OH
- Population
- 7,350
- Median home value
- $241,400
Census tract 74.92 ↗
Franklin County · OH
- Population
- 6,325
- Median home value
- $413,100
The source behind the name
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Original USGS record for Gahanna ↗Dataset snapshot 2026-09-02 · Source record edited 06/07/2022 · NAD83 · approximate source location
USGS description & history
Located on Route 62, northeast of Columbus at the intersection of Route 317 in eastern Franklin County.
Founded in 1849 by John Clark, an Ohio native and plantation owner. Local folklore indicates that the community was named for Gay Hanna, a popular Indian girl who lived in the community. (City history of Gahanna, Ohio) Another name origin indicates that the community was named for the Gahanna River, now called Big Walnut Creek, an Indian word meaning "three united in one". (Ohio Town Names,William D Overman, 1958)
Source notes may describe earlier conditions.Source files & checksums
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