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Strongsville, Ohio

Located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Strongsville was established in 1816. Affluent southwest Cleveland suburb. SouthPark Mall is a major shopping center.
Founded 1816 | Population 45,000 | Peak 45,000 (2024) | County Cuyahoga County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Strongsville, Ohio

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1816 Founded: Named for John Strong.
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1866 Economic Development: Strongsville grew through the steel industry.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Strongsville's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Strongsville continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Strongsville

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

1816 Culture
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1866 Industry
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1890 Culture
Higher Education
2010 Culture
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Did You Know?

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Affluent southwest Cleveland suburb.
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SouthPark Mall is a major shopping center.
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Named for founder John Strong.
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Strongsville is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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Strongsville was founded in 1816.

Famous People from Strongsville, Ohio

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Dayton Miller
Astronomer, Physicist · Born Mar 13, 1866 · Died Feb 22, 1941 (age 74)
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Aaron White
Basketball Player · Born Sep 10, 1992 · Age 33
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Jackie Gayda
Manager, Professional Wrestler · Born Nov 3, 1981 · Age 44
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Jenny Fish
Speed Skater · Born May 17, 1949 · Age 76

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