Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Founded 1838
P.O. Box 36 Jefferson, Ohio 44047
Where is Ashtbula County,
Ohio?
In the northeast corner of Ohio along the
shore of Lake Erie halfway in between
Cleveland, OH and Erie, PA.
Why is this part of Ohio called the
"Western Reserve?
Northern Ohio was considered to be part of
the land grant given to Connecticut, which
said it extended from its eastern boundary
westward with no limit. New York and
Pennsylvania already had land claimed for
some distance, so it was called the
"Connecticut Western Reserve" when surveyed
and settled from Connecticut.
Where did Cleveland get it's name.
The original survey party that first landed
in the area of Conneaut at the edge of Ohio
was led by General Moses Cleaveland, whose
shortened name was given to the largest
settlement.
How many Townships or other communities
based on the original Townships are there
in Ashtabula County?
There is a total of 28, including 27
townships and the City of Conneaut. See:
Townships
What Museums are run by the Ashtabula
County Historical Society?
There are 3 Museums owned by the ACHS, the
Giddings Law Office, a National Historic
Landmark (built in 1823) in Jefferson, the
Blakeslee Log Cabin in Plymouth Township
south of Ashtabula and the Jenny Munger
Gregory Museum in Geneva-on-the-Lake. See:
ACHS Museums | | |
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2010 Schedule
Blakeslee log cabin,
on its original foundation,
is 200 years old this year.
The birthday celebration
will continue at Log Cabin
Days, the second
weekend
in September.
Jenny Munger
Gregory Museum
wine-tasting
event Aug. 21.
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