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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

Jan 1, 1970
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…
Jan 1, 1970
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…
Jan 1, 1970
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…
Jan 1, 1970
Family Makes Horrific Discovery Their Kitchen Photo
An ordinary family in suburban Ohio got the shock of a lifetime on May 8, 2016, when they stumbled upon something truly unsettling…
Jan 1, 1970
12 Year Old Rape Victim Made her Abortion Decision Based Doctors Response
In a heartbreaking case that gripped the nation back in May 2016, a 12-year-old girl in Ohio made the difficult choice to end her …
Jan 1, 1970
Concerned Mother Issues Warning All Parents Out There Photos
April 23, 2016 — A mother in suburban Ohio took to social media last week to sound the alarm for parents everywhere, sharing a s…

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
Actor, Film Producer · Born May 16, 1955 · Age 70
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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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