Alliance, Ohio, Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can I find demographic information for Alliance and the surrounding areas?

2. Where are the highest and lowest points of elevation in Alliance?

3. How did Alliance get its name?

4. When did Alliance become the Carnation City?

5. Does Alliance have any historical landmarks?

6. How can I contact the Alliance Historical Society?

7. What is the history behind Glamorgan Castle?

8. Where can I get a Golden Buckeye Card?

9. Where can I have something notarized?

10. Where can I get a passport application?

2020 US Census Data

100-PERCENT COUNT OF PERSONS
Universe: Persons  Total   21,672

FAMILIES
Universe: Families Total   5,232

HOUSEHOLDS
Universe: Households Total   8,666

SEX
Universe: Persons
Male   10,393
Female  11,279

RACE
Universe: Persons
White   17,530
Black   2,084
American Indian and Alaska Native alone   37
Asian   125
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander 14
Some other race    242
Two or more races   1,640

2010 US Census Data

100-PERCENT COUNT OF PERSONS
Universe: Persons  Total   22,322

HOUSEHOLDS
Universe: Households Total   8,631

2000 US Census Data

100-PERCENT COUNT OF PERSONS
Universe: Persons  Total   23,253

HOUSEHOLDS
Universe: Households Total   8,908

More information:

U.S Census Bureau Alliance city, Ohio profile (2020 and 2022 estimates)
U.S. Census Bureau 
Ohio Department of Devlopment State, Regional, County Data
 

Where are the highest and lowest points of elevation in Alliance?

From the City Engineer's Office Report: 
Medium height at Public Square 1,005.35 ft., above Milton St, add 230.34 ft. =1,235.69 ft. 
Lowest point at Water Works Subtract 40.14 ft.
Latitude--41 40 55' Longitude--81 81 06' 
Acres 29001.4 Square Miles 4.7888 Sea Level 1070 
Highest Point Highest point is Western Ave about 365 ft. north of State Street,
1265 1/2 feet above sea level (Hillcrest) (8/31/72)

How did Alliance get its name?

The City of Alliance was formed in 1850 with the merging of the three small communities of Williamsport, Liberty, and Freedom. Four years later in 1854, the village incorporated as Alliance. In 1889, the Village of Mount Union was annexed into Alliance.

Two major railroad lines intersected in Alliance, once known as "The Crossing". This is another popular interpretation of how the city was named. Alliance is often referred to as the town where Main Street is a dead-end. The fact is that when Main Street was platted, it brought people to the train station which was the heart of the city's transportation hub. The railroads were central to industry and personal transportation, bringing in raw materials for factories and sending out finished goods.

--From the Alliance Historical Society web site

When did Alliance become the Carnation City?

The Ohio General Assembly officially proclaimed Alliance the Carnation City April 1, 1959.

Does Alliance have any historical landmarks?

These sites are listed in the National Register of Historic Places database

Alliance Local Landmarks are designated by a nomination process overseen by the Alliance Historic Preservation Commission. A list of Alliance's growing number of historic properties and details on the Commission's work are available on the City of Alliance's website.

How can I contact the Alliance Historical Society?

Alliance Historical Society
P. O. Box 2044
Alliance, OH 44601
www.alliancehistory.org

What is the history behind Glamorgan Castle?

The history of Glamorgan Castle is maintained on the Alliance City Schools website.

Where can I get a Golden Buckeye Card?

Rodman Public Library, YMCA, YWCA, Salvation Army, and the Alliance Senior Center

Where can I have something notarized?

Rodman Public Library, Alliance AAA and various law offices

Where can I get a passport application?

U.S. Post Office
36 S. Arch Avenue
330-821-3560

Alliance AAA
2322 S. Union Avenue
330-823-9820

Stark County Clerk of Courts
Title Office
513 E. Main Street
330-823-7072