Columbus Suburban Communities City of Delaware delawareohio.net On May 9, 1808, Byxbe filed or, “platted” the “plan of the town of Delaware,” marking the real beginning of the present City of Delaware. Following the War of 1812, settlers began arriving at a faster pace, including the parents of Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th President of the United States. Hayes was born in Delaware and met his future wife, Lucy, at Ohio Wesleyan University. Ohio Wesleyan was founded in 1842 by Methodists seeking to establish a liberal arts college. The Little Brown Jug is one of the premier events in harness racing that is held every year at the Delaware County Fair during the third week of September.
Dublin dublinohiousa.gov Growth must be Dublin’s middle name! From its diminutive antique village settled in the
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early 1800s along the Scioto River, the village has sprawled outward many miles from its center. Most Dublin residents live in large, master-planned communities. Several larger planned communities surround golf courses, including Tartan Fields and Muirfield Village, home to the annual PGA Memorial Tournament. Dublin is also one of the most highly regarded school districts in the nation. Recreation is important to Dublin residents and they have a Community Recreation Center with a 240-seat theater, indoor soccer fields, and an ice-skating rink at Sports Ohio. There are also more than 800 acres of parks and miles of walking paths. The annual Irish Festival and St. Patrick’s Day Parade draws visitors from everywhere for good Irish fun! Dublin is revered for creating an outstanding quality of life for its residents, and the Bridge Street District which opened in 2020 further enhances that sense of community. Within walking distance of the heart of the city, Historic Dublin, the Bridge Street District hosts city celebrations and community events, connecting neighborhoods, businesses, civic uses, and green space.
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