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Elyria, Ohio

Located in Lorain County, Ohio, Elyria was established in 1817. Lorain County seat named for founder Heman Ely. On the Black River southwest of Cleveland.
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Founded 1817 | Population 53,000 | Peak 53,000 (2024) | County Lorain County

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1817 Founded: Named for Heman Ely.
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1867 Economic Development: Elyria grew through manufacturing and industry.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Elyria's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Elyria continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Elyria

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

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1867 Industry
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1890 Culture
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2010 Culture
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Did You Know?

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Lorain County seat named for founder Heman Ely.
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On the Black River southwest of Cleveland.
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Manufacturing and working-class community.
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Elyria was founded in 1817.
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Elyria has a population of approximately 53,000.

Famous People from Elyria, Ohio

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Tianna Madison-Bartoletta
Sprinter, Athletics Competitor · Born Aug 30, 1985 · Age 40
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Mark Povinelli
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Aug 9, 1971 · Age 54
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Keefe Brasselle
Actor, Television Producer · Born Feb 7, 1923 · Died Jul 7, 1981 (age 58)
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William S. Kenyon
Judge, Lawyer · Born Jun 10, 1869 · Died Sep 9, 1933 (age 64)

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