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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
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…
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 …

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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