Carrollton in Carroll County is a village with a natural setting and vast amounts of farmland. Originally a major area for oil fracking and gas drilling, Carrollton has borne witness to the industry’s booms and declines, and in turn, echoed the turns of the oil industry. “Carrollton is a farm town where everyone knows everyone,” says Mike Boylan, a local Stark County Realtor at Cutler Realty. “This is a small town that is car-dependent. People tend to keep to themselves, and you won’t find much here except for several shops at the village center.”
Carrollton
Located in Carroll County
Quiet lifestyle in Carroll County
Colonial Revival architecture and ranch-style homes dominate the housing stock in Carrollton. Houses near downtown Main Street are closer together and have smaller lot sizes of around 6,000 square feet. A three-bedroom single-family property here is typically built around the 1950s, with a price listed around $140,000 to $180,000. Venturing further out, houses are spread apart and come with acre-sized lots. “The land quickly opens wide up and it’s a long way between houses,” says Boylan. The median listing price is $160,000 and ranges between $110,000 and $430,000. There are a few large homes built around the early 2000s that go for about $400,000; these properties average over 3,000 square feet and have more contemporary facades.
The Carrollton Schools
Carrollton is served by the Carrollton Exempted Village Schools. Students begin schooling at Carrollton Elementary School, which has a B-minus Niche rating. Then young learners continue to Carrollton Middle School which is ranked C-plus. Carrollton High School, the only high school in the district, has an overall C-plus Niche rating with a B-minus in Academics. The school district offers services such as an individualized education plan, subject acceleration, advanced classes and differentiated instruction for gifted students between kindergarten and 12th grade.
Recreation hours in Carrollton
Residents can bring their children to play at the playground or the baseball field at Ann Green Memorial Park. The pavilions and picnic areas accept donations as venue rentals for private weddings or celebratory events. The Town Creek runs through Bluebird Farm Park, which has a scenic open field and hosts many outdoor concerts in the summer. There is also a garden and a winery on site for locals and tourists to explore. Nature enthusiasts can walk or bike the trails at Carroll Community Park. For a golf outing, visit the 18-hole Carroll Meadows Golf Course that is equipped with a driving range, a pro shop and a full-service restaurant named Knickers. Local fitness centers include All In Training and Work House Fitness.
Local shops at Carrollton Public Square
Most local businesses and shops are located around the town center area on Main Street. Ashton’s Ben Franklin is an original five-and-ten store that has been open since 1932. Residents go to Sander’s Markets for groceries and hardware. Shop the Carrollton Farmers Exchange for local and fresh produce. Jimmy’s Backyard BBQ is a staple favorite for hickory smoked meat. Que Pasa serves Mexican comfort food such as enchiladas and fajita dinners and Dairy Queen is located off Canton Road. The Carroll County Coffee Company is a local chain coffee shop that proudly serves the area with baked goods and specialty lattes.
Historic Fairs in Carrollton
For history fans, Carrollton’s town square has several landmark buildings. The Carroll County Courthouse by the Public Square is a Second Empire building erected in 1885. With a distinguished cupola clock tower, arched windows and a portico, this 19th-century architecture is still used today for common pleas and county probate. The Federal-Style McCook House, home of Daniel McCook, is a present-day Civil War Museum. Since 1951, the Algonquin Mill Fall Festival has taken place every year to celebrate the mill’s history in the pioneering era. Locals flock to the town square for live music and pancakes. Demonstrations of weaving, wood carving and candle dipping are also presented. Perhaps the biggest regional event is the Carroll County Fair first established in 1850. The fair opens in July every year with harness racing, livestock shows, tractor pulls and live music and entertainment.
Commute to Canton and Beyond
Carrollton is a convenient access point for both northern Ohio and Pennsylvania regions. A 26-mile drive north leads to Akron and Canton via State Route 43, and U.S. Routes 22 and 30 to the east lead one to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Within the village, residents drive their cars to get around, and the Mercy Health Center at Carroll County is located at the town center for medical emergencies or treatments. The Akron-Canton Airport is located 37 miles north of Carrollton for regional flights.
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