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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

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

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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Jim Paxson
Basketball Player · Born Jul 9, 1957 · Age 68

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