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Kettering, Ohio

Located in Montgomery County, Ohio, Kettering was established in 1952. Named for Charles Kettering, inventor of the electric starter for cars. Kettering Health Network is a major regional hospital system.
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Founded 1952 | Population 57,000 | Peak 57,000 (2024) | County Montgomery County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Kettering, Ohio

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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Kettering's character and economy.
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1950 Economic Development: Kettering grew through the automobile industry.
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1952 Founded: Kettering was founded in Montgomery County.
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2010 Modern Era: Kettering continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Kettering

May 6, 2026
Wheel of Fortune Player Turns Heads After Solving Tough $65k Puzzle 
A Wheel of Fortune episode delivered a moment fans are still debating after one contestant celebrated a massive win — and sparke…
May 24, 2016
Aunts Clean Shot Abductors Head Saves Niece Kidnapping Video
CLEVELAND, Ohio — On a tense afternoon in late May 2016, a quick-thinking aunt turned the tables on a would-be kidnapper, firing…
May 22, 2016
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…
May 19, 2016
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…
May 14, 2016
Woman Makes Unexpected Discovery During Sex
On a quiet evening in suburban Ohio, a 28-year-old woman named Sarah Thompson stumbled upon a startling secret during what should …
May 13, 2016
Police Investigating After Seeing Viral Foorage what Woman Fed Baby Video
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Back in May 2016, a disturbing video that spread like wildfire online caught the attention of authorities and…

Complete Historical Timeline

1890 Culture
Higher Education
1950 Industry
Economic Development
1952 Culture
Founded
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Named for Charles Kettering, inventor of the electric starter for cars.
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Kettering Health Network is a major regional hospital system.
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Largest suburb of Dayton.
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Kettering is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
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Kettering was founded in 1952.

Famous People from Kettering, Ohio

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Association Football Player · Born Jan 17, 1983 · Age 43
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Jim Paxson
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