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Ohio City—or the “City of Ohio” as it was known at its 1818 founding—was originally a part of Brooklyn Township. On March 3, 1836, just two days before Cleveland’s incorporation, the City of Ohio became an independent municipality.
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The City of Ohio became an independent municipality on March 3, 1836, splitting from Brooklyn Township. The city grew from a population of 2,400 people in the early 1830s to over 4,000 in 1850. The municipality was annexed by Cleveland on June 5, 1854.
On 3 Mar. 1836, 2 days before Cleveland's incorporation, the City of Ohio became an independent municipality; it remained so until 5 June 1854, when it was annexed to Cleveland. Although Cleveland had nearly 6,000 people to Ohio City's 2,000, the two cities became fierce competitors, especially in the area of commerce.
On March 3, 1836, Ohio City, officially known as the City of Ohio, came into existence. Notable in its charter was the new western boundary line set along the western line of original Brooklyn Township Lot No. 50, which today would be between West 58th and West 59th Streets.
Apr 26, 2019 · Ohio City now has a different footprint, reaching W. 50th St. on the west and Interstate 90 on the south. On 3 Mar. 1836, 2 days before Cleveland's incorporation, the City of Ohio became an independent municipality. It remained so until 5 June 1854, when it was annexed to Cleveland.
When Cleveland incorporated as a city in 1836, it had a council of 3 aldermen chosen at large and 3 representatives from each of 3 wards elected annually. In addition to passing ordinances, the council had administrative powers, including regulation of the police and appointment of the city clerk.
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