Delhi Township, Hamilton County, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Delhi Township is one of the twelve townships
of Hamilton County
, Ohio
, United States
. The 2000 census
found 30,104 people in the township.
, it has the following borders:
Much of what was once part of Delhi Township, including its entire shoreline along the Ohio River, is part of the city of Cincinnati, the county seat
of Hamilton County. Unincorporated communities
in the township include Delhi Hills, Delshire, and Mount Saint Joseph
. The Cincinnati communities of Price Hill
, Sayler Park, Sedamsville and Riverside were part of Delhi Township until they were annexed by Cincinnati at the turn of the 20th century.
The township has an area of approximately 12 sq mi (31 km²). Because the township covers the slopes leading down to the floodplain
of the Ohio River
, the township contains many hills, and its landscape is cut by a number of ravines caused by streams that make the descent.
. Being located within the northern periphery of the Upland South
and also within the Bluegrass region
of southern Ohio and Kentucky, the local climate is a basically a blend of the subtropics to the south and the humid continental climate
to the north.
Delhi Township's average annual rainfall is 44 inches (112 cm), received over an average of 121 days, along with 20 inches (51 cm) of snow. Nationwide, the average is 37 inches (94 cm) and 25 inches (64 cm) respectively. Temperatures range from an average July high of 88 °F (31 °C) to an average January low of 22 °F (-5 °C).
game between officers of the Delhi Township Police
Department and the Delhi Fire Department; the teams consist of male officers dressed in drag
. The game is played in Delhi Park on the first Friday of August, with festivities surrounding the game including live music, games of chance, concessions, auctions and fireworks . The Skirt Game benefits needy families of Delhi Township.http://www.cincinnatiusa.com/Calendar/event.asp?ProdID=40631
The township operates over 100 acres (40.5 ha) of park property. Parks operated by the township include Delhi Park, Five-Points Park, and Story Woods Park. Delhi Park, which opened in 1954, is the oldest park in the township. It has nine ball fields, including baseball
courts, football
fields, soccer fields, tennis
courts, and sand volleyball
courts. Delhi Park also has the Glen Carder Lodge, four picnic shelters and the "Spray Park." Five-Points Park, a 1.1 acre (0.4451546 ha) park, has a gazebo and the firefighter's memorial. Story Woods Park, a 40 acres (16.2 ha) park, has a playground facility, a picnic shelter, toilet facilities, and 2.03 miles (3.3 km) of walking trails. The township also has the Delhi Springhouse, which opened to protect the springs. The springhouse was also used as a source of drinking water and as cold storage for perishable foods. Hamilton County operates Embshoff Woods, a park which opened in 1982 and consists of 331 acres (134 ha) of protected natural areas.
In November 2007, the township dedicated Veterans Memorial Park in honor of the township's military veterans. Located within the park are the Wall of Honor Monument and the Killed-in-Action Memorial.
is located in Delhi Township. It has approximately 2,300 students and offers liberal arts and professional education programs. Other area universities include the University of Cincinnati
and Xavier University.
Private schools in the township include Our Lady of Victory School and St. Dominic School. Other area schools include Elder High School
and Seton High School
.
operates the Delhi Township Branch. The township first received a library in 1949 when a collection of books opened in Delhi Public School. A permanent library facility was dedicated in January 1968. In 1999 an addition and addition added 5000 square foot of space to the building, increased the size of the collection, expanded the children's area, added a glass reading room, and altered the landscaping. The branch was renamed to the Delhi Township Branch Library during its reopening and rededication.
The name is pronounced "DEL-high", rather than "deli", which is how its namesake in India is pronounced.
Civil township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to, and geographic divisions of, a county. Specific responsibilities and the degree of autonomy vary based on each state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both,...
of Hamilton County
Hamilton County, Ohio
As of 2000, there were 845,303 people, 346,790 households, and 212,582 families residing in the county. The population density was 2,075 people per square mile . There were 373,393 housing units at an average density of 917 per square mile...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, United States
United States
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. The 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
found 30,104 people in the township.
Geography
Located in the southwestern part of the county along the Ohio RiverOhio River
The Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
, it has the following borders:
- Green TownshipGreen Township, Hamilton County, OhioGreen Township is one of the twelve townships of Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 55,660 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the west central part of the county, it borders the following townships and city:...
- north - CincinnatiCincinnati, OhioCincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
- east - Kenton County, KentuckyKenton County, KentuckyKenton County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United States. It was formed in 1840. In 2010, the population was 159,720. It is the third most populous county in Kentucky behind Jefferson County and Fayette County. Its county seats are Covington and Independence...
- southeast, across the Ohio River - Boone County, KentuckyBoone County, KentuckyBoone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1798. The population was 118,811 in the 2010 Census. Its county seat is Burlington. The county is named for frontiersman Daniel Boone...
- southwest, across the Ohio River - Miami TownshipMiami Township, Hamilton County, OhioMiami Township is one of the twelve townships of Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 13,496 people in the township, 9,093 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
- northwest
Much of what was once part of Delhi Township, including its entire shoreline along the Ohio River, is part of the city of Cincinnati, the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Hamilton County. Unincorporated communities
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in the township include Delhi Hills, Delshire, and Mount Saint Joseph
Mount Saint Joseph, Ohio
Mount Saint Joseph is an unincorporated community in central Delhi Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45051...
. The Cincinnati communities of Price Hill
Price Hill, Cincinnati
Price Hill is a neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, located north of Sedamsville and Riverside, south of Westwood and South Fairmount, and west of Queensgate. It is one of the oldest outlying settlements of Cincinnati, and includes parts of the zip codes 45205, 45238, and 45204.-Geography:Price Hill...
, Sayler Park, Sedamsville and Riverside were part of Delhi Township until they were annexed by Cincinnati at the turn of the 20th century.
The township has an area of approximately 12 sq mi (31 km²). Because the township covers the slopes leading down to the floodplain
Floodplain
A floodplain, or flood plain, is a flat or nearly flat land adjacent a stream or river that stretches from the banks of its channel to the base of the enclosing valley walls and experiences flooding during periods of high discharge...
of the Ohio River
Ohio River
The Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
, the township contains many hills, and its landscape is cut by a number of ravines caused by streams that make the descent.
Climate
Delhi Township is located within a climatic transition zone at the extreme northern limit of the humid subtropical climateHumid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters...
. Being located within the northern periphery of the Upland South
Upland South
The terms Upper South and Upland South refer to the northern part of the Southern United States, in contrast to the Lower South or Deep South.-Geography:There is a slight difference in usage between the two terms...
and also within the Bluegrass region
Bluegrass region
The Bluegrass Region is a geographic region in the state of Kentucky, United States. It occupies the northern part of the state and since European settlement has contained a majority of the state's population and its largest cities....
of southern Ohio and Kentucky, the local climate is a basically a blend of the subtropics to the south and the humid continental climate
Humid continental climate
A humid continental climate is a climatic region typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot summers and cold winters....
to the north.
Delhi Township's average annual rainfall is 44 inches (112 cm), received over an average of 121 days, along with 20 inches (51 cm) of snow. Nationwide, the average is 37 inches (94 cm) and 25 inches (64 cm) respectively. Temperatures range from an average July high of 88 °F (31 °C) to an average January low of 22 °F (-5 °C).
History
The Sedam Springhouse, which may date back to the 1790s, is one of the oldest buildings in the Township.Government and infrastructure
Three fire stations serve the township. Fire Station #33 serves as the fire department's headquarters. The other stations are Station #30 and Station #36.Delhi Skirt Game
Delhi has various annual celebrations, including the Delhi Skirt Game. The Delhi Skirt Game is a Chicago-style softballSoftball
Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
game between officers of the Delhi Township Police
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
Department and the Delhi Fire Department; the teams consist of male officers dressed in drag
Drag queen
A drag queen is a man who dresses, and usually acts, like a caricature woman often for the purpose of entertaining. There are many kinds of drag artists and they vary greatly, from professionals who have starred in films to people who just try it once. Drag queens also vary by class and culture and...
. The game is played in Delhi Park on the first Friday of August, with festivities surrounding the game including live music, games of chance, concessions, auctions and fireworks . The Skirt Game benefits needy families of Delhi Township.http://www.cincinnatiusa.com/Calendar/event.asp?ProdID=40631
Floral Paradise
Delhi is coined as the "Floral Paradise of Ohio"http://www.delhi.oh.us/ http://delhihistoricalsociety.org/default.aspxParks
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
courts, football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
fields, soccer fields, tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
courts, and sand volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
courts. Delhi Park also has the Glen Carder Lodge, four picnic shelters and the "Spray Park." Five-Points Park, a 1.1 acre (0.4451546 ha) park, has a gazebo and the firefighter's memorial. Story Woods Park, a 40 acres (16.2 ha) park, has a playground facility, a picnic shelter, toilet facilities, and 2.03 miles (3.3 km) of walking trails. The township also has the Delhi Springhouse, which opened to protect the springs. The springhouse was also used as a source of drinking water and as cold storage for perishable foods. Hamilton County operates Embshoff Woods, a park which opened in 1982 and consists of 331 acres (134 ha) of protected natural areas.
In November 2007, the township dedicated Veterans Memorial Park in honor of the township's military veterans. Located within the park are the Wall of Honor Monument and the Killed-in-Action Memorial.
Colleges and universities
The College of Mount St. JosephCollege of Mount St. Joseph
The College of Mount St. Joseph is a private, Catholic, co-educational college located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Also known as “the Mount,” the College was founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Charity and educates students through interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional curricula emphasizing...
is located in Delhi Township. It has approximately 2,300 students and offers liberal arts and professional education programs. Other area universities include the University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
and Xavier University.
Primary and secondary schools
Oak Hills Local School District operates public schools in Delhi Township. Public schools within the township include Delshire Elementary School, C.O. Harrison Elementary School, Delhi Middle School, and Rapid Run Middle School. Oak Hills High School, outside of the township, serves as the area high school.Private schools in the township include Our Lady of Victory School and St. Dominic School. Other area schools include Elder High School
Elder High School
Elder High School is a parochial all-male, college-preparatory high school in the Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The high school has been in existence for over 85 years and is a parochial high school within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati...
and Seton High School
Seton High School (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Seton High School is a parochial all-female, college-preparatory high school in the Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.-History:Seton was founded as Mount St. Vincent Academy in 1854. It was also known as Cedar Grove...
.
Public libraries
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton CountyPublic Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is among the largest and busiest public library systems in the world. In addition to its Main Library location in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, PLCH operates 41 regional and branch locations throughout Hamilton County., the PLCH's collection holds...
operates the Delhi Township Branch. The township first received a library in 1949 when a collection of books opened in Delhi Public School. A permanent library facility was dedicated in January 1968. In 1999 an addition and addition added 5000 square foot of space to the building, increased the size of the collection, expanded the children's area, added a glass reading room, and altered the landscaping. The branch was renamed to the Delhi Township Branch Library during its reopening and rededication.
Name and history
It is the only Delhi Township statewide.The name is pronounced "DEL-high", rather than "deli", which is how its namesake in India is pronounced.