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Solon, OhioHistory, Heritage & Community

A community reference for one of America's most remarkable cities, from its pioneer origins in 1820 to its modern civic and educational acclaim.

Founded 1820Population ~25,000Cuyahoga County#1 Schools in AmericaAAA Credit Rating

Featured Articles

Explore the history, people, records, and modern civic profile of Solon through richly documented longform entries.

western-reserve

From the Connecticut Western Reserve to Solon Center: 1820, swampy ground, Freeman McClintock’s log house, and the rivalry with Griffithsburg.

pioneer-families

James Sr., Freeman, Joshua, and Samuel: land, Solon Center, the post office, and ties to Seward-Giles Cemetery.

modern-solon

Schools, Bloomberg, CNN Money, Dwellics, state report cards, and AAA bonds — how Solon earns its reputation.