Mahoning County, Ohio
Alliance Clay Product Company
Anderson, Judge William Shaw, House
Arlington Avenue District
Austintown Log House
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Terminal
Burt Building
Butler Institute Of American Art
Central Tower Building
City Hall Annex
Crandall Park-Fifth Avenue Historic District
Damascus Grade School
Erie Terminal Building-Commerce Plaza Building
Federal Building
First National Bank Building
Forest Glen Estates Historic District
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Gallagher Building
Helen Chapel
Idora Park
Jay's Lunch
Jones Hall, Youngstown State University
Kirtland, Jared P., House
Kress Building
Lake Hamilton Dam
Lanterman Mill
Liberty Theatre
Lowellville Railroad Station
Mahoning County Courthouse
Mahoning National Bank Building
Maple-Dell
Masonic Temple
McCrory Building
McGuffey, William H., Boyhood Home Site
McKelvey-Higbee Co. Buildings
McMillan, Reuben, Free Library
Mill Creek Park Historic District
Mill Creek Park Suspension Bridge
Neff, Conrad, House
Newport Village Allotment Historic District
Newton, Judge Eben, House
Ohio One-Ohio Edison
Old Mahoning County Courthouse
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Peggy Ann Building
Poland Center School
Rayen School
Realty Building
Renner, George J., Jr., House
Republic Iron and Steel Office Building
Ruggles, Charles, House
Sebring, Frank, House
South Main Street District
South Main Street District (Boundary Increase)
Southern Park Stable
St. James Episcopal Church
St. John's Episcopal Church
Stambaugh Building
Stambaugh, Henry H., Memorial Auditorium
State Theater
Strouss-Hirschberg Company
Tod Homestead Cemetery Gate
Vaughn, Daniel, Homestead
Warner Theater
Wells Building
Welsh Congregational Church
White Bridge
Wick Avenue Historic District
Wick Avenue Historic District (Boundary Decrease)
Wick Building
Wick Park Historic District
Wick Park Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Housing
YWCA Building
1959-1975 The Vietnam War
A Little Bit of YoungstownÂ’s History
Camp Stambaugh
Canfield Cemetery
Canfield Christian Church
Canfield Congregational Church / Canfield United Methodist Church
Canfield Fair
Canfield Green
Canfield Township Hall
Canfield War Vet Museum
Canfield WPA Memorial Building
Central Square (1900-2004) / Stambaugh Building
Central Tower / Mahoning National Bank Building
Civil War Soldiers' Monument / Realty Building
Crandall Park
Damascus Grade School Museum
Dean Hill Cemetery and Disciple Church Site
Elisha Whittlesey
Ervin George Bailey
First Ohio Settlers in the Mahoning River Valley
Forest Glen Estates Historic District
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Four Heroic Chaplains
Freedom Over Slavery
Friends Burying Grounds
Harry Burt and Good Humor / Ross Radio Company
Hopewell Furnace
In Memory of the Heroes of the Township
Judge Turhand Kirtland
Kyle-McCollum House
Little Red Schoolhouse in Poland Township / Poland Township
Little Steel Strike
Lot 17, Friends Burying Grounds
Maple-Dell
Newport Village Historic District
Old Cemetery
Old Mahoning County Courthouse
Oscar D. Boggess Homestead / Boggess Quarry
Peterson Park and Clock Tower
Pioneer Pavilion / Mill Creek Furnace
Poland Academy and Poland Seminary
Poland Village / Poland Town Hall
Poland Village Hall
President William McKinley's Boyhood Home
Road of Remembrance
Road of Remembrance Monument
Southern Park Stables
St. Augustine Episcopal Chapel
St. Elizabeth Hospital
St. James Episcopal Church
Struthers Presbyterian Church
The First Log School
The Founding of Youngstown
The Frankfort House
The History of Poland
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows
The Little Red School House
The Mahoning Dispatch Building
The Old Stone Tavern
The Village Green and Graveyard/Poland Presbyterian Church
The Western Reserve
This Tablet Placed Here in Honor of William H. Kilcawley
Union National Bank Building / Central Square (1798-1899)
Warner Brothers
Working Class Heroes
Zion Lutheran and Reformed Churchyard
The first permanent settlement in Mahoning County was established in 1796 by Samuel Heaton and James Hillman, who built a log cabin near present-day Coitsville. As more settlers arrived, the area's population grew rapidly, driven by the development of industries such as coal mining, iron production, and agriculture. The Mahoning River, which flows through the county, played a vital role in supporting these industries, serving as a transportation route for goods and providing water power for mills.
In the mid-19th century, the establishment of railroads further boosted Mahoning County's economic growth. Youngstown, the county seat, became a thriving industrial center known for its steel mills and manufacturing industries. The city's population exploded, attracting immigrants from various European countries who sought job opportunities in the area. The steel industry, along with the manufacturing sector, brought prosperity to the county and made it a significant contributor to the nation's industrial growth.
However, the decline of the steel industry in the late 20th century had a profound impact on Mahoning County. As steel mills closed down, thousands of jobs were lost, leading to economic difficulties and population decline. In recent years, the county has worked to diversify its economy, focusing on sectors such as healthcare, education, and technology. Today, Mahoning County continues to be a vibrant region with a mix of urban and suburban communities, preserving its historical legacy while adapting to the changing times.
Brief timeline of the history of Mahoning County, Ohio:
- 1803 - Mahoning County is established on March 1, 1803.
- 1804 - First courthouse in Mahoning County is constructed in Canfield.
- 1833 - Youngstown is incorporated as a village.
- 1846 - Youngstown becomes a city on March 3, 1846.
- 1874 - The Mahoning County Courthouse is built in downtown Youngstown.
- 1876 - The first telephone exchange in Mahoning County is established in Youngstown.
- 1899 - The Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company is founded, becoming a major employer in the area.
- 1902 - The first electric streetcar begins operation in Youngstown.
- 1905 - Youngstown State University is established as Youngstown College.
- 1918 - Youngstown experiences a significant increase in population during World War I due to the steel industry.
- 1946 - The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra is founded.
- 1952 - Mahoning County is hit by a devastating flood in March.
- 1960 - The Mahoning Valley Scrappers minor league baseball team is established.
- 1997 - The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport opens, providing improved air transportation services.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Mahoning County, Ohio.