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Broadview Heights, Ohio

Broadview Heights is a city in southern Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.
Population 19,936

Top Events in Broadview Heights History

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1811History
In 1811, Seth Paine, a surveyor sent by Colonel John Breck, became the first white man to settle the area.
2
1926Government
Broadview Heights was officially incorporated as a village on December 17, 1926 after a petition and an election among residents of the western portion of Brecksville Township.
3
1983Sports
The boys football team was the state champion in 1983 and has consistently won their conference championships for many years.
4
1996Education
The current City Hall campus was purchased by the city in 1996 for $750,000.
5
1998Education
In 1998, Recreation and Human Services moved to the Thorin Building, and City Hall was moved onto the campus in 1999.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 19,400 people, 7,698 households, and 5,255 families residing in the city.
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2015Sports
The boys' wrestling team won the 2015 state championship, placed third at the state level in 2016 and second at the state level in 2023.
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2016Education
The girls volleyball team was the state champion in the 2016–2017 school year.
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2018Sports
In 2018, the city renovated and added on to the recreation center by adding new basketball courts, a new work out area, and a new pool.
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2022Education
Beginning the Fall 2022 school year, the new Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary School (Pre-K-5) opened on the Blossom Hill education and recreation complex in Brecksville.

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Historical Timeline

1811History
In 1811, Seth Paine, a surveyor sent by Colonel John Breck, became the first white man to settle the area.
1926Government
Broadview Heights was officially incorporated as a village on December 17, 1926 after a petition and an election among residents of the western portion of Brecksville Township.
1983Sports
The boys football team was the state champion in 1983 and has consistently won their conference championships for many years.
1996Education
The current City Hall campus was purchased by the city in 1996 for $750,000.
1998Education
In 1998, Recreation and Human Services moved to the Thorin Building, and City Hall was moved onto the campus in 1999.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 19,400 people, 7,698 households, and 5,255 families residing in the city.
2015Sports
The boys' wrestling team won the 2015 state championship, placed third at the state level in 2016 and second at the state level in 2023.
2016Education
The girls volleyball team was the state champion in the 2016–2017 school year.
2018Sports
In 2018, the city renovated and added on to the recreation center by adding new basketball courts, a new work out area, and a new pool.
2022Education
Beginning the Fall 2022 school year, the new Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary School (Pre-K-5) opened on the Blossom Hill education and recreation complex in Brecksville.
2023History
== Demographics == === Racial and ethnic composition === === 2023 census update === The racial makeup of the city: White 87%, Black 3.2%, Asian 5.8%, Hispanic 2%, Two or mor...
2024Sports
In 2024, the boys basketball team won their fourth straight Greater Cleveland Suburban League conference and will again compete in Ohio's state championship.

Did You Know?

1
Broadview Heights is located in the state of Ohio.
2
Broadview Heights has a population of 19,936 residents.
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The city's population was 19,936 at the 2020 census.

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