Plaque Text for Ohio Landmark #35-18:
The Chagrin River was named for Francois Seguin, a Frenchman who traded with Native Americans in Northeast Ohio circa 1742. The “High Falls” of the Chagrin River primarily attracted settlers from New England (circa 1833) seeking a location with ample waterpower. By the mid-nineteenth century, an axe factory, a foundry, 2 flour mills, 4 woolen mills, 2 sawmills, 3 paper mills, and a woodenware factory had been built along the riverbanks in Chagrin Falls. The “High Falls” provided a power source for a gristmill, built in 1836 at this location. Today, only one factory remains in operation in the Village of Chagrin Falls.
More about The Chagrin River’s “High Falls”:
That pretty well sums it up!
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How Do I Get There?
SW corner of N. Main Street and Bell Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
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When Should I Visit?
Whenever the mood strikes you!
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