Publisher's Synopsis
Tucked into the southwestern corner of Cuyahoga County, Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township are steeped in rich Ohio history.
Dating back to the late eighteenth century, Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township grew to become a place of idyllic beauty and fascinating stories. Uncover the myth of the infamous letter a in the Olmsted name, and learn how Olmsted became a leader in public education in Cuyahoga County. Weather battles over saloons and attempts to annex all or part of Olmsted Township to neighboring communities, and survive Rocky River floods that destroyed bridges, dams, mills and factories.
Join authors Bruce Banks and Jim Wallace, both members of the Historical Society of Olmsted Falls, as they provide a captivating account of these two historical communities.
