1849Government
It was founded in 1849.
1853Government
Located directly across Granville Street from Gahanna and also along the banks of the Big Walnut Creek, Bridgeport was founded in 1853 by Jesse Baughman, a former Franklin Count...
1881Civil Rights
In March 1881, 55 citizens of Gahanna petitioned Franklin County to incorporate the village.
1994History
On January 7, 1994, United Express Flight 6291 crashed in Gahanna, killing five of the eight people on board.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,636 people, 11,990 households, and 8,932 families residing in the city.
2004History
In October 2004, Gahanna's new Creekside Gahanna redevelopment and park extension project began, making way for everything from public spaces and restaurants to residences and o...
2007History
As of late 2007, the project businesses began to open.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 33,248 people, 13,037 households, and 9,151 families residing in the city.
2016History
On February 11, 2016, a mass stabbing took place at the Nazareth restaurant, located just outside Gahanna in neighboring Columbus.