National Register Listings in Lorain County, Ohio
103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Association Barracks
Allen, Darlon, House
American Felsol Company Building
Amherst Town Hall
Antlers Hotel
Avery, Carlos, House
Avon Isle
Baker, O. T., House
Baptist Parsonage, Old
Bradford, Henry, Farm
Breckenridge, Justin, House
Broadway Building
Brownhelm Historic District
Burrell, Jabez and Robbins, House and Cheese Factory
Burrell-King House
Cahoon, Samuel C., House
Cahoon, Wilbur, House
Carlin, Patrick, House
Central School
Century Block
Chapman, John A., House
Christ Episcopal Church
Clark, Ansel, House
Clark, Whitney, House
Columbia Baptist Church
Columbia Town Hall
Commercial Building
Congregational Church of Christ
Dean Road Bridge
Downtown Oberlin Historic District
Duane Block
Eagles Building
Ely Block
Elyria Downtown-West Avenue Historic District
Elyria Elks Club
Elyria High School - Washington Building
Evans, Wilson Bruce, House
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
First National Bank Building
First United Methodist Church
Garfield, Halsey, House
Garfield, Milton, House
Garford, Arthur L., House
Gould Block
Grafton School
Gregg House
Gunn House
Huntington Grange
Huntington Inn, Old
Huntington Public School
Huntington Township Hall
Hurst, William E., House
Immaculate Conception Church
Jewett, Frank, House
Johnson Steel Street Railway Company General Offices Building
Johnson, E. J., House
Langston, John Mercer, House
Laundon, Thomas W., House
Lersch, John, House
Lorain County Courthouse
Lorain Fire Station No. 1
Lorain Lighthouse
Lorain YMCA Building
Lord, Addison, House
Methodist Parsonage, Old
Mill Hollow House, The
Miller, Peter, House
Monteith Hall
Moore, Leonard M., House
Mosher House
New York Central Freight House
Nichols, Walter, House
Nimocks House
Nooney, William , House
North Ridgeville City Hall
Oberlin College
Oberlin Gas Lighting Company Gasholder House
Oberlin Lake Shore And Michigan Southern Station
Old Amherst Freight Depot
Old City Hall
Old Elyria Water Tower
Old Railroad Station
Old St. Patrick's Church
Palace Theatre Building
Redington Block
Reefy, Frederick, House
Root, William H., House
Sage House
Seher, William, House
Sheffield Village Hall
Shipherd, John J., House
Smith, Charles William and Anna, House
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
South Ridge Schoolhouse
Sprague House
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
St. Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church
St. Mary's Catholic School
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Starr, Horace C., House and Carriage Barns
U.S. Post Office
U.S. Post Office
Union Church
United Church of Huntington
Wadsworth, Benjamin, House
Washington Avenue Historic District
Washington Terrace Apartments
Webber, A. R., House
Wellington Center Historic District
Wellington Historic District
West House
Westervelt Hall
Wilber, J. B., House
Williams, Henry Harrison, House
Wilson-Falkner-Baldauf House
Wooster Block
About Lorain County
Lorain County Timeline
Lorain County, Ohio has a rich and diverse history that dates back to the early 19th century. The region was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, particularly the Erie, Ottawa, and Wyandot tribes. European settlement began in the late 1700s, with the arrival of French and English fur traders and missionaries. The area eventually became part of the Connecticut Western Reserve, a land tract in northern Ohio settled by Connecticut residents.
In 1824, Lorain County was officially established and named after the Lorraine region in France. The county quickly grew in population and became an important center for agriculture, industry, and commerce. The construction of the Ohio and Erie Canal in the 1830s further boosted the county's development, connecting it to the Great Lakes and allowing for the transportation of goods.
Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Lorain County became known for its thriving industries, such as steel production, manufacturing, and shipbuilding. The city of Lorain, in particular, grew into a major industrial hub, attracting workers from various parts of the country. The county also played a significant role during World War II, with many of its industries contributing to the war effort.
In recent decades, as the manufacturing industry declined, Lorain County has focused on diversifying its economy and promoting sectors such as healthcare, education, and tourism. Today, the county is home to several colleges and universities, including Oberlin College and Lorain County Community College. The county's natural beauty and recreational opportunities, including Lake Erie and various parks, continue to attract visitors and residents alike. Lorain County's history and its ongoing efforts for growth and development make it a fascinating and vibrant place to explore.
In 1824, Lorain County was officially established and named after the Lorraine region in France. The county quickly grew in population and became an important center for agriculture, industry, and commerce. The construction of the Ohio and Erie Canal in the 1830s further boosted the county's development, connecting it to the Great Lakes and allowing for the transportation of goods.
Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Lorain County became known for its thriving industries, such as steel production, manufacturing, and shipbuilding. The city of Lorain, in particular, grew into a major industrial hub, attracting workers from various parts of the country. The county also played a significant role during World War II, with many of its industries contributing to the war effort.
In recent decades, as the manufacturing industry declined, Lorain County has focused on diversifying its economy and promoting sectors such as healthcare, education, and tourism. Today, the county is home to several colleges and universities, including Oberlin College and Lorain County Community College. The county's natural beauty and recreational opportunities, including Lake Erie and various parks, continue to attract visitors and residents alike. Lorain County's history and its ongoing efforts for growth and development make it a fascinating and vibrant place to explore.
Lorain County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Lorain County, Ohio.
- 1807 - Lorain County is officially established.
- 1812 - The first permanent settlement is established in Elyria.
- 1832 - The Ohio and Erie Canal opens, boosting the county's economic growth.
- 1857 - Oberlin College becomes the first coeducational college in the United States.
- 1894 - Lorain experiences a significant population boom due to the growth of its steel industry.
- 1905 - Lorain becomes a city.
- 1919 - The United Steel Workers union is established in Lorain.
- 1942 - The Ford Motor Company builds a large plant in Lorain, contributing to the county's industrial prominence.
- 1980 - The decline of the steel industry leads to economic challenges in Lorain County.
- 1996 - The Lorain County Community College opens, providing educational opportunities for residents.
- 2010 - Lorain County celebrates its bicentennial anniversary.