Lake County, Ohio
Administration Building, Lake Erie College
Bedford Baptist Church
Brick Vernacular House No. 1
Brick Vernacular House No. 2
Casement House
Cheese-vat Factory
Childs, Alpha Charles, House
Childs, Robertus W., House
Connecticut Land Company Office
Corning-White House
Coulby, Harry, Mansion
Damon, George, House
Dayton, James, House
Dayton, James, House, II
DeHeck, Albert, House
Downtown Painesville Historic District
Downtown Willoughy Historic District
Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light
Fairport Marine Museum
Foster, Claud, House
Fuller, Frances Ensign, House
Garfield Library
Gilbert, Jane, House
Gill, H., House
Gray-Coulton House
Green, Lucius, House
Hanna, Leonard C., Jr., Estate
Hendry, Francis, House
Indian Point Fort
Ingersoll, Cyrus J., House
James A. Garfield National Historic Site
Jones, John J., House
Kellogg, John, House and Barn
Kimball, Addison, House
Kimball, Lemuel II, House
Kimball, Solomon, House
Kirtland Temple
Ladd's Tavern
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern RR Depot and Freight House
Lawnfield-James A. Garfield Estate (Additional Documentation and Boundary Clarification)
Lutz's Tavern
Lyman, William, House
Madison Seminary And Home
Mason, James, House
Mathews House
Mentor Avenue District
Mentor Village Hall
Mentor Village School
Metcalf, Rev. Harlan, House
Methodist Episcopal Church of Painesville, The
Moore, Edward W. and Louise C., Estate
Morley, Lewis, House
Norfolk and Western Freight Station
Old South Church
Oliver, John G., House
Paige, David R., House
Painesville City Hall
Pease, George, House
Penfield, Louis A., House
Sawyer-Wayside House
Seeley, Uri, House
Selby, Orland, House
Sessions House
Smart Building
Smead House
Smead, David, House
South Leroy Meetinghouse
St. James Episcopal Church
Staley, Mr. and Mrs. Karl A., House
Talcott, Joseph, House
Tappan, Judge Abraham, House
Town Center District
Unionville District School
Unionville Tavern
Ware, Edwin L., House
Whitney, Newel K., Store
Wilson, George D., House
Winans, Dr. J. C., House
Yager, John and Carrie, House
Young, Benjamin and Mary, House
A. Y. Austin Post 74, G.A.R. Memorial
Airborne Memorial Bridge
Campaign Office
Carriage House
Charter Oak Triangle
Cora Gaines Carrel
Coulby Park
Daniel Carter Beard
Edward Paine
Expanding the House
Fairport Harbor Lighthouse
Fairport is an Excellent Harbor
Four Institutions of Learning
Front Porch Campaign
Garfield's Farm
Gasholder Building
Henry Kelsey Devereux and “The Spirit of ’76”
Hugh Mosher and the "Spirit of '76"
James A. Garfield and the Civil War
James A. Garfield's "Lawnfield"
Kirtland Temple
La Salle Expedition
Lake County YMCA
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Station
Lawnfield
Marsh Settlement
Mathews House
Mentor Avenue Historic District
Mentor Lagoons
Mentor Lagoons Water Trail
Mentor Veterans Memorial
Mormon Community
Rabbit Run Theater
Railroad Connection
Rose Capital of the Nation
The Casement House / General Jack and Frances Jennings Casement
The Griffith Disaster, 1850
The Pleasant Valley Road Bridge
The Willoughby University of Lake Erie Medical College 1834-1847
Thomas W. Harvey
Unionville Tavern
Uri Seeley House
Willoughby Civil War Memorial
Willoughby Veterans Memorial
Windmill
In the early 19th century, settlers began moving into the area, attracted by the fertile land and the opportunity for trade along Lake Erie. The county was officially established in 1840, and its name was derived from the numerous lakes and rivers that dot the landscape. The construction of the Ohio and Erie Canal in the 1820s further stimulated growth and commerce in the region.
Lake County played a significant role in the development of industry in Ohio. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the county became a hub for manufacturing, particularly in the steel and automotive industries. The city of Painesville, the county seat, was home to several successful companies, including the Diamond Alkali Company, which later became Diamond Shamrock and was a major producer of chemicals.
In recent years, Lake County has embraced its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The county is known for its stunning Lake Erie beaches, charming wineries, and picturesque parks. It has also developed a strong tourism industry, attracting visitors from across Ohio and beyond. Lake County continues to evolve and grow, with a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism, while also preserving its historical roots.
Brief timeline of the history of Lake County, Ohio:
- 1800: Lake County was established as the second county in the Connecticut Western Reserve.
- 1805: The city of Painesville was founded and became the county seat.
- 1812: The War of 1812 brought conflict to the region, with several battles taking place on Lake Erie.
- 1822: The first courthouse was built in Painesville.
- 1835: Lake County's first newspaper, the "Lake County Gazette," was published.
- 1850: The Lake County Agricultural Society was founded to promote farming and agricultural development.
- 1861-1865: Lake County residents actively participated in the American Civil War.
- 1876: The first railroad line, the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway, was completed in the county.
- 1895: The first public library in Lake County, Painesville Public Library, was established.
- 1942-1946: During World War II, Lake County supported the war effort through industries such as aircraft manufacturing and naval supplies.
- 1967: Lakeland Community College, a two-year community college, opened in Kirtland.
- 1988: The Holden Arboretum, a large botanical garden, merged with the Kirtlandia Society to become one of the largest arboretums in the United States.
- 2009: The Lake County Captains, a minor league baseball team, started playing at the Classic Park stadium in Eastlake.
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Lake County, Ohio.