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Youngstown, Ohio

Located in Mahoning County, Ohio, Youngstown was founded in 1797. 'Black Monday' (Sept 19, 1977) — 5,000 steel jobs lost in one day. Population collapsed from 170K to 60K after steel industry died.
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Founded 1797 | Population 60,000 | Peak 60,000 (2024) | County Mahoning County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Youngstown, Ohio

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1797 Founded: Named for John Young.
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1803 Steel Industry: Steel production begins.
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1977 Black Monday: Sheet & Tube closes; 5,000 jobs lost in one day.
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2010 Modern Era: Youngstown continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Youngstown

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

1797 Culture
Founded
1803 Industry
Steel Industry
1977 Business
Black Monday
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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'Black Monday' (Sept 19, 1977) — 5,000 steel jobs lost in one day.
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Population collapsed from 170K to 60K after steel industry died.
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Was a major organized crime center in the 20th century.
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Youngstown is located in Mahoning County, Ohio.
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Youngstown was founded in 1797.

Famous People from Youngstown, Ohio

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Ed O'Neill
Teacher, Comedian · Born Apr 12, 1946 · Age 79
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Jim Cummings
Actor, Singer · Born Nov 3, 1952 · Age 73
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Elizabeth Hartman
Stage Actor, Voice Actor · Born Dec 23, 1943 · Died Jun 10, 1987 (age 43)
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Omarosa Manigault Newman
Actor, Businessperson · Born Feb 15, 1974 · Age 52
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Arthur Laffer
Economist, University Teacher · Born Aug 14, 1940 · Age 85

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