Interested in fun facts and the history of Ashtabula, OH?
Then read on!
- Ashtabula is located on the shore of Lake Erie and is known for its beaches, parks and recreational areas.
- The city has a population of approximately 19,000 people as of 2021.
- Ashtabula is known for its historic lift bridge, the longest and heaviest surviving Scherzer rolling lift bridge in the world.
- The Ashtabula Harbor Light, also known as Ashtabula Light, is a lighthouse that was built in 1905 and is still in operation today.
- The Ashtabula County Medical Center, located in Ashtabula, is the largest employer in the county.
- The city is home to several annual festivals and events, including the Ashtabula County Fair, Wine and Walleye Festival, and the Bridge Street Art and Crafts Festival.