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South Euclid, Ohio

South Euclid is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.
Population 21,883

Top Events in South Euclid History

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1796Military
== History == The land currently comprising South Euclid was part of the Western Reserve, obtained via treaty with the Iroquois confederation in 1796 by the Connecticut Land Co...
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1797History
In 1797, Moses Cleaveland named the area east of the Cuyahoga River Euclid, after the Greek mathematician and "patron saint" of surveyors.
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1809History
Euclid Township was officially formed in 1809.
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1828History
In 1828, Euclid Township was divided into nine districts, with South Euclid becoming district two.
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1917Military
Residents of South Euclid eventually wanted autonomy from the larger Euclid Township, and voted on October 13, 1917, to be incorporated as a village, with Edward C.
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1922Government
Notre Dame was established in 1922 as an all-female institution.
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1941Government
Due in part to funding by the WPA, which helped keep people employed through the Great Depression, the village continued to grow and was officially incorporated as a city in 1941.
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1954Education
The city was formerly home to Regina High School from 1954 to 2010.
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1973Military
Ward, screenwriter and director most famous for The Sting (1973), Major League (1989) and Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Carl E.
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1980History
By 1980, lacking large tracts of available land for development, and with a population shift to exurban communities, the population of South Euclid began to shrink.

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Historical Timeline

1796Military
== History == The land currently comprising South Euclid was part of the Western Reserve, obtained via treaty with the Iroquois confederation in 1796 by the Connecticut Land Co...
1797History
In 1797, Moses Cleaveland named the area east of the Cuyahoga River Euclid, after the Greek mathematician and "patron saint" of surveyors.
1809History
Euclid Township was officially formed in 1809.
1828History
In 1828, Euclid Township was divided into nine districts, with South Euclid becoming district two.
1917Military
Residents of South Euclid eventually wanted autonomy from the larger Euclid Township, and voted on October 13, 1917, to be incorporated as a village, with Edward C.
1922Government
Notre Dame was established in 1922 as an all-female institution.
1941Government
Due in part to funding by the WPA, which helped keep people employed through the Great Depression, the village continued to grow and was officially incorporated as a city in 1941.
1954Education
The city was formerly home to Regina High School from 1954 to 2010.
1973Military
Ward, screenwriter and director most famous for The Sting (1973), Major League (1989) and Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Carl E.
1980History
By 1980, lacking large tracts of available land for development, and with a population shift to exurban communities, the population of South Euclid began to shrink.
2001Education
After 79 years, the college became coed in January 2001.
2010History
As of the census of 2010, there were 22,295 people, 8,913 households, and 5,791 families residing in the city.
2012Culture
In 2012, the CCPL announced plans to sell the Telling mansion and move the Library to a new facility at 1876 South Green Road.
2013Culture
In September, 2013, the Library board voted to sell the Mansion to Cleveland investor Richard A.
2024Education
Until 2024, South Euclid was also home to Notre Dame College, a Roman Catholic college that was located on Green Road, north of Cedar.

Did You Know?

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South Euclid is located in the state of Ohio.
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South Euclid has a population of 21,883 residents.
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As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,883.

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Roy Hall (American football)
Football Player · Born Dec 8, 1983 · Age 42
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Joe Posnanski
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