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In 1814, Wilbur Cahoon led a group of pioneers to the French Creek, near Lake Erie. They decided to settle at this spot, as the creek could provide them with fresh water and power their sawmills and gristmills. Other businesses began to develop, and a town was born. At first called Xeuma, and later Troy, the town blossomed into an agricultural center. In 1824, Lorain County was created, and the town's name was changed to Avon. Prosperous citizens...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0738533181
ISBN13:9780738533186
Release Date:March 2006
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.89 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.6" x 9.3"
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