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Garfield Heights, Ohio

Garfield Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.
Population 29,781

Top Events in Garfield Heights History

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1907Government
The Village of South Newburgh was formed in 1907, and it was incorporated as Garfield Heights in 1930.
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1956Government
The city's charter went into effect in 1956.
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1976Culture
1976 Garfield Heights Historical Society Garfield Heights city data at City-data.com Cuyahoga Public Library - History of Garfield Heights Library Archived October 10, 2006, at ...
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 census, there were 28,849 people, 11,691 households, and 7,393 families residing in the city.
5
2020History
In 2020, the development was purchased from receivership and revitalized by Industrial Commercial Properties, Inc.
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2021Government
In 2021, Mayor Matt Burke along with former Mayors Vic Collova and Thomas J.
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2023Military
Wargo Farms, a 45-acre area of land was sold to the Cleveland Metroparks in 2023 to preserve green space and create walking trails and recreation.

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Historical Timeline

1907Government
The Village of South Newburgh was formed in 1907, and it was incorporated as Garfield Heights in 1930.
1956Government
The city's charter went into effect in 1956.
1976Culture
1976 Garfield Heights Historical Society Garfield Heights city data at City-data.com Cuyahoga Public Library - History of Garfield Heights Library Archived October 10, 2006, at ...
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 census, there were 28,849 people, 11,691 households, and 7,393 families residing in the city.
2020History
In 2020, the development was purchased from receivership and revitalized by Industrial Commercial Properties, Inc.
2021Government
In 2021, Mayor Matt Burke along with former Mayors Vic Collova and Thomas J.
2023Military
Wargo Farms, a 45-acre area of land was sold to the Cleveland Metroparks in 2023 to preserve green space and create walking trails and recreation.

Did You Know?

1
Garfield Heights is located in the state of Ohio.
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Garfield Heights has a population of 29,781 residents.
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The population was 29,781 at the time of the 2020 census.

Famous People from Garfield Heights, Ohio

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David J. Skal
Historian, Biographer · Born Jun 21, 1952 · Died Jan 1, 2024 (age 71)

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