Ravenna, County seat in Portage County, Ohio, United States
Located in northeast Ohio at 345 meters elevation, Ravenna extends across residential neighborhoods connected by a network of local streets and highways.
Benjamin Tappan established Ravenna in 1799, building log cabins before returning to Connecticut, and his wife Nancy Wright suggested naming it after the Italian city.
The Ravenna School District maintains educational facilities throughout the city, including Ravenna High School and the Maplewood Career Center for technical education.
The city government offers programs supporting homeowners and small businesses through low-interest loans and development initiatives coordinated with the Portage Regional Development Board.
The Clark Carriage Company, established in 1831, manufactured high-quality hearses and later evolved into the Riddle Manufacturing Company with presidential funeral connections.
Location: Portage County
Inception: 1799
Elevation above the sea: 345 m
Website: http://ci.ravenna.oh.us
GPS coordinates: 41.15861,-81.24333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:14
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