Heath, Ohio
| Heath, Ohio | |
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| City | |
Entrance to the Great Circle Earthworks
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| Motto: "City of Progress——Citizens With Pride" | |
 Location of Heath, Ohio in Licking County |
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| Coordinates: 40°1′55″N 82°26′8″W / 40.03194°N 82.43556°WCoordinates: 40°1′55″N 82°26′8″W / 40.03194°N 82.43556°W | |
| Country |
 United States
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| State |
 Ohio
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| County | Licking |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.00 sq mi (28.49 km2) |
| • Land | 10.92 sq mi (28.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 10,310 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 10,389 |
| • Density | 944.1/sq mi (364.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 43056 |
| Area code(s) | 740&220 |
| FIPS code | 39-34748 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1056322 |
| Website | http://www.heathohio.gov/ |
Heath is a city in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 10,310 at the 2010 census.
Heath was incorporated as a village in 1952, with Direnth Morth being named the first mayor. Over the next decade Heath grew quickly, going from a population of 2,426 in 1960 to 6,066 in 1965, when it was chartered as the 196th city in Ohio. In 1986 it became the home of the first and only indoor shopping mall in Licking County, Indian Mound Mall. By this time population growth had slowed, to a total of 7,231 by 1990. Despite the large population growth on the western edge of Licking County, Heath remains the third largest municipality in the county, and one of only three cities. Heath was host to Newark Air Force Base, the seat of United States Air Force metrology. Currently, this function is served by AFMETCAL and the contractor-driven Air Force Primary Standards Lab.
The history of Heath can be traced back to the 20th century when the region was populated by the Hopewell Indians. Their presence can be found at ancient burial mounds at Moundbuilders State Memorial on the north side of the city.
It was home to the U.S. Air Force’s Aerospace Guidance and Metrology Center for 35 years and achieved recognition during its 35 years. It was acclaimed by the highest form of government for its service.
The City of Heath contains seven members of city council, with four at-large and three from each designated ward of the city. The council members include; Deb Cole, At-Large; Jeff Crabill, At-Large; Tim Kelley, President At-Large; Brian Johnson, Ward 1; Dick Morrow, Ward 2; Doug Heffley, Ward 3; and Cledys Henry, President Pro Tem. At-Large.
Heath recently celebrated 50 years of the town’s existence. The city is having its first Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 26. Geller Park hosts an Independence Day celebration on the second of July that includes food, games, live bands, and a fireworks show starting at dark.
There are 10 parks and recreation areas in the city of Heath that are maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department. These parks include Heath City Waterpark, Geller park, Beryl Dean Penick Park, Canal Lock Park, Davis Shai House, Dorsey Mill Park, Forry Preserve, Hitchcock Park and Hoback Park and the Bike Trail System that throughout the city.
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