Firelands

Firelands is a historical region stretching across northern Ohio and encompassing land in multiple counties. The territory was surveyed and divided into organized sections to facilitate settlement during the early 1800s.

Connecticut granted this land to residents whose homes were destroyed by British forces during the Revolutionary War, beginning the process of resettlement. The distribution of these compensation lands helped displaced families rebuild their lives in the new territory.

The region maintains strong educational institutions, with the first school established in 1810 by teachers Alvin Coe and Jamar Ruggles.

You can explore this region through scattered small communities and historical sites spread across the area. Local museums and monuments throughout the region provide insight into the area's past.

The name comes from "Fire Sufferers' Lands," referencing Connecticut residents who lost their homes to British raids in 1779. This term stuck and remains part of the region's identity today.