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Avon, Ohio

Avon is a city in northeastern Lorain County, Ohio, United States.
Population 24,847

Top Events in Avon History

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1814History
Township Number 7 in Range 16 of the Western Reserve received its first permanent American settlers during 1814 from Montgomery County, New York, led by Wilbur Cahoon.
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1818History
In 1818, Township Number 7 was organized and named "Xeuma", then later renamed "Troy Township".
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1824History
In 1824, Lorain County was created, and the name of Troy Township was changed to Avon Township.
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1825Government
An Avon post office was established in 1825.
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1917Government
The entire township was incorporated into a village in 1917, and became the City of Avon in 1961.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, 11,446 people, 4,088 households, and 3,143 families lived in the city.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, 21,193 people, 7,584 households, and 5,750 families resided in the city.
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2020Education
Avon Middle School was named a Blue Ribbon recipient for 2020 by the United States Department of Education.
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2022Architecture
As of October 2022, this library was under construction to add 16,000 square feet to the existing library after receiving the funds necessary for such an expansion after passing...
10
2023Architecture
The expansion opened in January 2023.

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Historical Timeline

1814History
Township Number 7 in Range 16 of the Western Reserve received its first permanent American settlers during 1814 from Montgomery County, New York, led by Wilbur Cahoon.
1818History
In 1818, Township Number 7 was organized and named "Xeuma", then later renamed "Troy Township".
1824History
In 1824, Lorain County was created, and the name of Troy Township was changed to Avon Township.
1825Government
An Avon post office was established in 1825.
1917Government
The entire township was incorporated into a village in 1917, and became the City of Avon in 1961.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, 11,446 people, 4,088 households, and 3,143 families lived in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, 21,193 people, 7,584 households, and 5,750 families resided in the city.
2020Education
Avon Middle School was named a Blue Ribbon recipient for 2020 by the United States Department of Education.
2022Architecture
As of October 2022, this library was under construction to add 16,000 square feet to the existing library after receiving the funds necessary for such an expansion after passing...
2023Architecture
The expansion opened in January 2023.

Did You Know?

1
Avon is located in the state of Ohio.
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Avon has a population of 24,847 residents.
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The population was 24,847 at the 2020 census.

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