Willoughby, Ohio

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Local Information for Willoughby, OH

Latitude: 41.650197 -- Longitude: -81.408515

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Willoughby's first permanent settler was David Abbott in 1798, pre-dating Ohio's bid for statehood by five years. Abbott and his family had close relations to the local tribe of Erie Indians along the banks of the river the Indians called the "Sha-ga-rin" or Clear Water. This river was later called the Chagrin River. In 1835, the village was permanently named "Willoughby" in honor of Dr. Westel Willoughby, a public health official and founder of the Medical College. Over time, Willoughby would send citizens into every major U.S. military conflict. Several memorials and historical relics are displayed in Wes Point Park, the center of Historic Downtown Willoughby, to honor those that have served. -- Source: Wikipedia.com