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East Liverpool traces its founding to 1798, when Irish immigrant Thomas Fawcett purchased 1,100 acres of land along the Ohio River in what was then Jefferson County. In 1802, he platted the town of St. Clair, named for Governor Arthur St. Clair of the Northwest Territory. [10]
Founded in 1798 by Thomas Fawcett, an Irish Quaker, it was originally called St. Clair and then Fawcettstown. After it became a village in 1834, it was renamed for Liverpool, Eng. The city is known for its porcelain and pottery industry, which was established in 1840 to exploit local clay deposits. The Tri-State Pottery Festival is held there ...
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Oct 18, 2020 · Liverpool has its fair share of unusual place names - but how did our towns, villages and suburbs earn their titles?
Nov 17, 2022 · Originally named “ Everton F.C. and Athletic Grounds Ltd ” (Everton Athletic for short), the club became Liverpool F.C. in March 1892 and gained official recognition three months later, after The Football Association refused to recognise the club as Everton.
Jun 17, 2024 · Here are key aspects of East Liverpool's history in the pottery industry, focusing on its rise, peak, and the factors contributing to its decline, as well as its ongoing legacy.
Apr 22, 2019 · In 1834 when the city was chartered by the State of Ohio, the name was changed to "East Liverpool" because there was another city of Liverpool in Medina County. Until the arrival of James Bennett and the English potters in 1839 and thereafter, the town did not prosper.
Jul 22, 2017 · Four theories about Liverpool’s name. One theory is that the water flowing through the Pool contained lots of clay or peat, giving it a red-brown tint - the colour liver. Another...
