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Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Cleveland Heights was established in 1903. Diverse inner-ring Cleveland suburb with beautiful early 20th-century homes. Adjacent to University Circle cultural district.
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Founded 1903 | Population 44,000 | Peak 44,000 (2024) | County Cuyahoga County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Cleveland Heights.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Cleveland Heights's character and economy.
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1903 Founded: Cleveland Heights was founded as a railroad town in Cuyahoga County.
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1950 Economic Development: Cleveland Heights grew through the automobile industry.
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2010 Modern Era: Cleveland Heights continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Cleveland Heights

May 24, 2016
Aunts Clean Shot Abductors Head Saves Niece Kidnapping Video
CLEVELAND, Ohio — On a tense afternoon in late May 2016, a quick-thinking aunt turned the tables on a would-be kidnapper, firing…
May 22, 2016
Police 3 Year Old Boy Kills 1 Year Old
CLEVELAND, Ohio — In a tragic turn of events on May 22, 2016, a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his 1-year-old sibli…
May 19, 2016
Caring Nurse Gives Veteran Shoes his Own Feet
A small town hospital in Ohio, May 19, 2016 — In a moment that captured the quiet kindness often found in everyday heroes, a nur…
May 14, 2016
Woman Makes Unexpected Discovery During Sex
On a quiet evening in suburban Ohio, a 28-year-old woman named Sarah Thompson stumbled upon a startling secret during what should …
May 13, 2016
Police Investigating After Seeing Viral Foorage what Woman Fed Baby Video
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Back in May 2016, a disturbing video that spread like wildfire online caught the attention of authorities and…
May 10, 2016
Southwests Kind Gesture Towards Mom Comatose Son Leaves Lasting Impression
In the midst of a family’s heartache, Southwest Airlines stepped in with a simple act of kindness that touched lives back in…

Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1903 Culture
Founded
1950 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Diverse inner-ring Cleveland suburb with beautiful early 20th-century homes.
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Adjacent to University Circle cultural district.
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One of the first planned streetcar suburbs.
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Cleveland Heights is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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Cleveland Heights was founded in 1903.

Famous People from Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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Debra Winger
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Martha Chase
Geneticin, Chemist · Born Nov 30, 1927 · Died Aug 8, 2003 (age 75)
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Diana Hyland
Stage Actor, Television Actor · Born Jan 25, 1936 · Died Mar 27, 1977 (age 41)
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Timothy P. Broglio
Catholic Priest, Catholic Bishop · Born Dec 22, 1951 · Age 74
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Jason Kelce
Sports Commentator, Podcaster · Born Nov 5, 1987 · Age 38

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