Willoughby, City in Lake County, Ohio, United States
Willoughby extends over 10.34 square miles along the Chagrin River, featuring preserved 19th-century architecture in its downtown district and residential neighborhoods.
David Abbott established the first settlement in 1798, operating a gristmill near the Chagrin River, which local tribes called Sha-ga-rin meaning Clear Water.
The city maintains several military memorials in Wes Point Park, commemorating residents who served in various conflicts throughout American history.
The Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce connects over 580 businesses through 65 annual events, fostering economic development in the region.
During World War I, the city housed a United States Army chemical weapons facility that manufactured lewisite for military operations.
Location: Lake County
Inception: 1798
Elevation above the sea: 201 m
Website: http://www.willoughbyohio.com/
Website: http://willoughbyohio.com
GPS coordinates: 41.64580,-81.40970
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:03
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