Chardon is a city in Geauga County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The population was 5,242 at the 2020 census. Chardon is located about 10 mi (16 km) south of Lake Erie within the "snow belt" of the Great Lakes and is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. It is the only incorporated city in Geauga County and includes land that was once part of Chardon, Hambden, and Munson townships.
Midwest
Chardon
Geauga County, OH
Population
5,248
Walk Score
60 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,034
Median home value
$250,000
Founded
1812
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Chardon Courthouse Square District · listed 1974
- Fowler's Mills Historic District · listed 2002
Notable landmarks
- Chardon Post Office Building · listed 2008
- US Post Office - Chardon Main
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