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Westerville, Ohio

Located in Delaware/Franklin County, Ohio, Westerville was established in 1858. 'Dry Capital' — Anti-Saloon League HQ. Otterbein University.
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Founded 1858 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Delaware/Franklin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Westerville, Ohio

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1858 Founded: Westerville was founded by colonial settlers in Delaware/Franklin County.
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1882 Anti-Saloon: Dry Capital.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Westerville's character and economy.
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1908 Economic Development: Westerville grew through manufacturing and industry.
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2010 Modern Era: Westerville continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Westerville

Jan 1, 1970
Sign On Front Door Of Ohio KFC Turns Heads
In Gallipolis, Ohio, a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant has taken an extraordinary step that’s warmed the hearts of many an…
Jan 1, 1970
Most People Have Never Noticed The Hidden Message In Wendy’s Logo Even Though The Restaurant Denies It
Wendy’s is addressing recent speculation over a supposed hidden message in its logo. A post on StockLogos.com recently pointed o…
Jan 1, 1970
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…
Jan 1, 1970
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…
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…

Complete Historical Timeline

1858 Culture
Founded
1882 Politics
Anti-Saloon
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1908 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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'Dry Capital' — Anti-Saloon League HQ.
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Otterbein University.
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N Columbus suburb.
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Westerville is located in Delaware/Franklin County, Ohio.
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Westerville was founded in 1858.

Famous People from Westerville, Ohio

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Nigel Hayes-Davis
Basketball Player · Born Dec 16, 1994 · Age 31
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Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
Screenwriter, Television Producer · Born Aug 1, 1978 · Age 47
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Jennifer Hetrick
Television Actor, Film Actor · Born May 12, 1958 · Age 67
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Robert Cash
Tennis Player · Born Mar 7, 2001 · Age 24

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