Hough, Cleveland
Appearance
Hough | |
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Neighborhoods of Cleveland | |
Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
County | Cuyahoga County |
City | Cleveland |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 16,359 |
17% decrease from 1990 Census | |
Demographics | |
• White | 2.1% |
• Black | 96.1% |
• Hispanic | 1% |
• Asian | >1% |
• Other | >1% |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP Codes | parts of 44106, 44103 |
Area code | 216 |
Median income | $13,630 |
Source: 2000 U.S. Census, Cleveland City Planning Commission[1] |
Hough is a neighborhood situated along the midtown corridor on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio. It is one of the city's oldest neighborhoods; named after Oliver and Eliza Hough who first settled in the area in 1799.[2] During the American Civil Rights era in the mid-20th century, the neighborhood received national attention as a flashpoint of racial tensions, when the Hough Riots broke out. Today it is a neighborhood that has seen an increase of redevelopment, although it remains among the city's poorest neighborhoods.[3] The restored League Park resides in Hough.
Hough is part of the city's 7th Ward, and is represented by Councilman T. J. Dow.[4]
References
External links
- Neighbourhood tour - Welcome to Hough
- Media related to Hough, Cleveland at Wikimedia Commons
- Audio of a 2016 panel discussion about the history of Hough
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