Where is Stow, Ohio, USA?

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Where is Stow Located? - Stow is a city located in the Summit County of Ohio, United States. Stow lies between 40.8623217 Degrees North latitudes and 73.6337389 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Stow, Ohio

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Where is Stow Located?

Stow is a city located in the Summit County of Ohio, United States. Stow lies between 40.8623217 Degrees North latitudes and 73.6337389 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Stow city is 34483 people and the city has a total area of 17.09 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Stow, Ohio Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityStow
CountySummit County
StateOhio
State CapitalColumbus
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude41.1595° N
Longitude81.4401° W
ElevationApproximately 1,060 ft (323 m)
Land Area (sq mi)17.09
Water Area (sq mi)0.10
Total Area (sq mi)17.19
Population (2020 Census)34,483
Population Density (per sq mi)2,018.0
ZIP Code44224
Area Code330, 234
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code3974830
Congressional District13th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Stow

Transportation FeatureDetails
Airport NameAkron-Canton Airport and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport provide commercial air service.
IATA CodeCAK, CLE
PortNo direct port access; nearby Lake Erie ports provide regional shipping access.
Major HighwaysInterstate 271, Interstate 77, State Route 8, and State Route 59 provide regional connections.
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service is available from nearby stations in Cleveland and Alliance.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMETRO Regional Transit Authority provides bus service in Summit County.
  • Stow is a city located in Summit County, Ohio.
  • The city is located between Akron and Cleveland in northeastern Ohio.
  • Stow is known for its suburban neighborhoods, parks, schools, and convenient access to the Cuyahoga Valley region.
  • The city developed from an agricultural community into a growing residential and commercial suburb.

Top Places to Visit in Stow, Ohio

Landmark NameType
Bow Wow BeachDog Recreation Park
Stow Community ParkPublic Park
Adell Durbin ParkNature Park
Silver Springs ParkCommunity Park
Stow Historical Society MuseumHistory Museum
Heritage Reserve of StowHistoric Area
Cuyahoga Valley National ParkNational Park
Munroe Falls Metro ParkMetro Park
River Front ParkRecreation Area
Stow Community Golf CourseGolf Facility

Driving Distances from Stow, Ohio to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
AkronOhio815 min
ClevelandOhio3540 min
CantonOhio3540 min
YoungstownOhio551 hr
ColumbusOhio1252 hr
PittsburghPennsylvania1152 hr
ToledoOhio1252 hr
DetroitMichigan1702 hr 45 min
BuffaloNew York2203 hr 30 min
ChicagoIllinois4006 hr

Colleges and Universities near Stow, Ohio

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
The University of AkronPublicUniversityEngineering, business, polymers, law, and health sciences programs
Kent State UniversityPublicUniversityArts, sciences, business, education, and research programs
Stark State CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education, healthcare, and workforce programs
Cuyahoga Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training, technology, and transfer programs
Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivateUniversityMusic, business, education, and liberal arts programs

Waterbodies near Stow, Ohio

Munroe Falls Lake, Cuyahoga River, Silver Creek, Fish Creek, and nearby Summit County waterways

Golf Courses near Stow, Ohio

Stow Acres Golf Course, Brookledge Golf Club, Fox Den Golf Course, and nearby Akron-area golf facilities

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Stow, Ohio

Landmark NameType
Bow Wow BeachDog Recreation Park
Stow Community ParkPublic Park
Adell Durbin ParkNature Park
Silver Springs ParkCommunity Park
Stow Historical Society MuseumHistory Museum
Heritage Reserve of StowHistoric Area
Cuyahoga Valley National ParkNational Park
Munroe Falls Metro ParkMetro Park
River Front ParkRecreation Area
Stow Community Golf CourseGolf Facility

Waterbodies near Stow, Ohio

Munroe Falls Lake, Cuyahoga River, Silver Creek, Fish Creek, and nearby Summit County waterways

Golf Courses near Stow, Ohio

Stow Acres Golf Course, Brookledge Golf Club, Fox Den Golf Course, and nearby Akron-area golf facilities

Stow, Ohio — Key Historical Facts

  • Stow was founded in 1804 and was named after Joshua Stow, one of the early land investors in the Connecticut Western Reserve.
  • The community began as an agricultural settlement with farms, mills, and small local businesses.
  • Stow remained a rural township for much of its early history before suburban development expanded in the 20th century.
  • The city was incorporated in 1957 as population growth increased due to nearby Akron and Cleveland employment centers.
  • Today, Stow is known for its parks, schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and location near Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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