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Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Located in Summit County, Ohio, Cuyahoga Falls was established in 1812. Adjacent to Akron on the Cuyahoga River. Near Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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Founded 1812 | Population 50,000 | Peak 50,000 (2024) | County Summit County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

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1812 Founded: Cuyahoga River falls.
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1862 Economic Development: Cuyahoga Falls grew through the automobile industry.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Cuyahoga Falls's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Cuyahoga Falls continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Cuyahoga Falls

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

1812 Culture
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1862 Industry
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1890 Culture
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2010 Culture
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Did You Know?

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Adjacent to Akron on the Cuyahoga River.
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Near Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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Named for the falls on the Cuyahoga River.
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Cuyahoga Falls is located in Summit County, Ohio.
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Cuyahoga Falls was founded in 1812.

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Jim Jarmusch
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Serial Killer, Chef · Born Jan 31, 1949 · Died Oct 8, 1992 (age 43)
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Michael Morell
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