Mary Ann
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Grove Hill
Grove Hill: An Important Part of Chagrin Falls History Grove Hill is one of the historic areas of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, with a history closely connected to the founding and development of the village. The hill takes its name from the grove of maple trees that once grew along its crest. Historically, Grove Hill extended…
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The Federated Church
The Beginnings: the Bible Christian Church on Bell Street The history of the Federated Church of Chagrin Falls began with the Bible Christian Church, a congregation that included many immigrants from England. As its membership grew, the congregation outgrew its original one-story frame building on Front Street, now known as Bell Street, at 112–114 Bell…
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Valley Lutheran Church
The history of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, includes the development of several religious congregations that served the spiritual and social needs of the growing community. Valley Lutheran Church began holding services in Chagrin Falls Town Hall in 1937. Within a year, the congregation grew from its original 68 members to nearly 100, demonstrating a strong demand…
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St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
More Than 60 Years of Faith and Community St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church has been an important part of the Chagrin Falls community for generations. Founded in 1948 as a mission of St. Rita Parish in Solon, Ohio, the parish grew from a small church into a thriving Catholic community with its own church,…
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St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
The history of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, includes the development of several religious congregations that served the spiritual and social needs of the growing community. St. Martin’s Episcopal Church began with a group of 21 families who met at the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre in 1953. Together, they formed the St. Martin’s Episcopal Mission, establishing the…
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Christian Scientists first gathered in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, in 1911. As the congregation grew, members met in several locations, including the Tenny Building on North Main Street and the American Legion Hall on the north side of East Orange Street. In 1940, the congregation purchased a lot on Walnut Street, where the Disciples of Christ…
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Chagrin Falls Middle School and Performing Arts Center
Chagrin Falls Middle School: Construction and History The current Chagrin Falls Middle School was constructed in 1999 to serve students in seventh and eighth grades. The new school replaced the former Lewis Sands Elementary School, which was demolished to make room for the updated educational facility. Several portions of the original Lewis Sands School were…
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54 Walnut Street
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Where/Who Is It?
Based on our popular “Where Is It Wednesday?” posts on Facebook, this presentation by historian Scott Hageman took place on October 22, 2026..
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Bus Service
The History of Bus Service in Chagrin Falls Early Transportation Between Chagrin Falls and Cleveland For many years, public transportation played an important role in connecting Chagrin Falls with Cleveland and surrounding communities. From 1897 until 1925, the interurban railway was the primary means of transportation between Chagrin Falls and Cleveland. As automobile and bus…