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Wadsworth, Ohio

Wadsworth is a city in Medina County, Ohio, United States.
Population 24,007

Top Events in Wadsworth History

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1814Civil Rights
Founded on March 1, 1814, the city was named after General Elijah Wadsworth, a Revolutionary War hero and War of 1812 officer who owned the largest share of the lands that becam...
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1823History
== History == A post office called Wadsworth has been in operation since 1823.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $48,605, and the median income for a family was $58,850.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 21,567 people, 8,609 households, and 5,803 families residing in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1814Civil Rights
Founded on March 1, 1814, the city was named after General Elijah Wadsworth, a Revolutionary War hero and War of 1812 officer who owned the largest share of the lands that becam...
1823History
== History == A post office called Wadsworth has been in operation since 1823.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $48,605, and the median income for a family was $58,850.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 21,567 people, 8,609 households, and 5,803 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

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Wadsworth is located in the state of Ohio.
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Wadsworth has a population of 24,007 residents.
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Founded on March 1, 1814, the city was named after General Elijah Wadsworth, a Revolutionary War hero and War of 1812 officer who owned the largest share of the lands that became Medina County.

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