Mary Ann
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Chagrin Falls High School
The History of Chagrin Falls Washington Street High School The High School building on the Washington Street Campus has played a significant role in the growth and development of the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District. Built during a period of rapid population growth, the school has served generations of students and reflected the community’s…
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Chagrin Falls Airport
History of the Chagrin Falls Airport: A Look Back at Local Aviation The history of the Chagrin Falls Airport reflects an exciting period in American aviation, when flying became more accessible and communities across the country began developing local airfields. Located on Bell Road in South Russell, Ohio, just east of Chagrin Falls, the airport…
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Stagecoaches
The History of Stagecoaches in Chagrin Falls Early Transportation in Northeast Ohio Long before railroads transformed travel across Ohio and Pennsylvania, stagecoaches served as one of the most important transportation links between major communities. During the 1820s, regular stagecoach line connected Cleveland and Pittsburgh, providing a vital route for passengers, mail delivery, and commerce. Daily…
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The Civil War Cannon
Visitors to downtown Chagrin Falls often notice the historic cannon displayed in front of Village Hall. This Civil War-era artillery piece has become a cherished landmark and serves as a reminder of America’s most significant conflict. Although it is unlikely that this specific cannon ever saw service with our local Civil War soldiers known as…
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Triangle Park and the Bandstand
The Historic Heart of Chagrin Falls Triangle Park has long served as the civic and social center of Chagrin Falls. Located at the intersection of Main Street, Franklin Street, and Washington Street, this iconic green space has evolved from a swampy tract of land into one of the village’s most recognizable landmarks. Today, Triangle Park…
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Deerlick Oil Stone Company
A Historic Sharpening Stone Manufacturer in Chagrin Falls, Ohio Founding of the Deerlick Oil Stone Company The Deerlick Oil Stone Company was established in 1868 by M.B. Kent and Z.L. Kent, relatives of Adamson Bentley, the Disciples of Christ minister who founded the settlement of Bentleyville, Ohio. The company became one of the area’s most…
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Chagrin Falls Library
Chagrin Falls residents have a long tradition of supporting libraries, reading rooms, and access to books. From early lending collections in the 1840s to the modern public library on East Orange Street, local residents have played an important role in creating and sustaining library services in the community. Early Lending Libraries in Chagrin Falls As…
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The Bible Christian Church
The Bible Christian Church was a Methodist denomination, founded in 1815 by William O’Bryan in Shebbear, Devonshire, England. Starting in 1836, a large number of families immigrated from Devonshire to the Chagrin Valley and in 1846, a congregation of Bible Christians was formed. They built a one-story church house on Front Street (now Bell Street)…
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Free Will Baptist Church
The Free Will Baptist Church was organized in Russell in 1839. The congregation met in Russell until 1842 when they moved to Chagrin and built a Union Meeting House on the point of land where Front (Bell) and Vincent Street meet. They shared the building with the Wesleyan Methodists who split off from the main…
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The Fairgrounds
The Cuyahoga County Fair Comes to Chagrin Falls The history of the Cuyahoga County Fair in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, dates to the early 1870s, when the Cuyahoga County Fair Association began considering a new location for its annual agricultural exhibition. The organization had sponsored the first Cuyahoga County Fair in 1847 on grounds south of…