1656Civil Rights
After the war with the Iroquois in 1656 ended the people were largely dispersed or integrated into Iroquois society.
1700History
The area was then sparsely populated until the Lenape and Wyandot migrated into the area in 1700.
1786Government
The first European settlement in the area was founded in 1786 by Moravian missionaries.
1812History
Noah Davis, the first lakeshore dweller, arrived in Avon Lake in 1812 and lived in a three-sided cabin near the present-day intersection of Lake and Moore Roads for about a year.
1814Culture
Wilbur Cahoon, the owner of the land, encountered Davis and moved farther south (on Davis' advice) in the French Creek precinct where it was not as marshy but more fitting for f...
1818History
Any remaining Indian claims to their land were removed after the 1818 Treaty of St.
1822History
In 1822, Lorain County was formed.
1824History
Troy Township was renamed "Avon Township" by petition in 1824.
1915History
In 1915, Avon Lake separated from the rest of the Township of Avon to form the Township of Avon Lake.
1931Government
The library was first established in January 1931 by a Board of Trustees as appointed by the Avon Lake Village Council and mayor.
1960History
In 1960, Avon Lake was granted the status of a city.
1978History
Jock Callander, Hockey Player (1978–2000) for the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL), Cleveland Lumberjacks (IHL)
Joe Charboneau, former left fielder for the Cleveland Indians.
1993History
Avon Lake became a qualified Tree City USA as recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation in 1993.
1996Sports
Matt Ghaffari, wrestler who received a silver medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,145 people, 6,711 households, and 5,133 families residing in the city.
2004History
Carmella DeCesare, Playboy Playmate of the Year 2004.
2007History
The median income for a household in the city was $65,988, and the median income for a family was $76,603 (these figures had risen to $78,703 and $98,309 respectively as of a 20...
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 22,581 people, 8,900 households, and 6,321 families residing in the city.
2015Education
In 2015, Avon Lake High School was listed 170th in the country in Newsweek's Top 500 U.S.