Munroe Falls, Ohio facts for kids
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Munroe Falls, Ohio
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Munroe Falls City Hall
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| Motto(s):
"A Great Place to Call Home"
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Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Ohio |
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| County | Summit | ||||
| Founded | 1838 | ||||
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| • Total | 2.86 sq mi (7.41 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 2.77 sq mi (7.17 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,044 | ||||
| • Density | 1,821.60/sq mi (703.22/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP code |
44262
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 | ||||
| FIPS code | 39-53312 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 1087008 | ||||
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Munroe Falls is a city located in Summit County, Ohio, United States. It sits along the Cuyahoga River. In 2020, about 5,044 people lived there. Munroe Falls is a suburb of Akron. This means it is a smaller town near a larger city.
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History of Munroe Falls
Munroe Falls is part of an area once known as the Connecticut Western Reserve. Before European settlers arrived, different Native American tribes lived here. The land was first surveyed in 1796.
Early Settlements and Names
The first settlers came to this area in 1809. Among them were Francis Kelsey and William Stow. William Stow built a log house where Ohio State Route 91 and Munroe Falls Avenue are today. Francis Kelsey built a sawmill on the south side of the Cuyahoga River. A gristmill was also built on the north side. The village was first called Kelsey's Mills after Francis Kelsey.
In 1816, the first school in Munroe Falls was built. A wooden dam was added in 1817 to power the mills. At this time, the village's name changed to Florence.
The Munroe Brothers and Their Vision
Around 1836, two brothers, William and Edmund Munroe, arrived from Boston. They bought the two mills and about 250 acres of land. They planned a new village and named it Munroe Falls. The village officially became a town on October 26, 1838.
The Munroe brothers had big dreams for Munroe Falls. They wanted it to become a major center for business. They even started the "Munroe Falls Manufacturing Co." in 1837. This company aimed to make cotton, flour, paper, and silk. They also started a bank. For a while, the local economy grew quickly. However, their plans did not work out. The company and bank failed, leaving many people with worthless money. After about 10 years, the Munroe brothers lost their properties.
Transportation and Industry Growth
The Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal opened in 1840. It passed right through Munroe Falls. This canal helped transport goods. It closed around 1870. In 1840, Munroe Falls also became part of the new Summit County.
In 1866, the old gristmill was bought by the Cleveland Paper Company. They changed it to make paper. The building burned down a few years later. A new factory was built on the same spot. Today, Sonoco Products owns this factory. In 1884, railroad tracks were laid where the canal used to be. These tracks were later doubled in 1900.
Becoming a City
In 1921, Munroe Falls became a village. This was done to avoid being taken over by the nearby town of Stow. However, the village found it hard to support itself. So, in 1925, they held elections to become part of the county again.
The community got a new town hall in the 1960s. This building is still used as the City Hall today. It was first built in 1885 as the Munroe Falls Schoolhouse. Munroe Falls officially became a city in 1991.
Cuyahoga River Restoration
In the early 2000s, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found a problem with the Cuyahoga River. The oxygen levels were too low because of a dam in Munroe Falls. To fix this, the dam, built in 1903, was removed. This project started in 2005 and finished in 2006. It helped clean and restore the river.
Local Businesses
Munroe Falls is home to SGS Tool Company. This company is the world's largest maker of round solid carbide cutting tools. Their main offices and research centers are in Munroe Falls. SGS is the biggest employer in the city.
Geography of Munroe Falls
Munroe Falls is located in eastern Summit County. It is next to other cities like Stow to the north and Tallmadge to the south. Cuyahoga Falls is to the west. The village of Silver Lake is to the northwest.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Munroe Falls covers about 2.81 square miles (7.28 km2) of land and water. Most of this area, about 2.72 square miles (7.04 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 302 | — | |
| 1940 | 511 | 69.2% | |
| 1950 | 933 | 82.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,828 | 95.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,794 | 107.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,731 | 24.7% | |
| 1990 | 5,359 | 13.3% | |
| 2000 | 5,314 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 5,012 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 5,044 | 0.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 5,023 | 0.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 5,012 people living in Munroe Falls. The city had 2,086 households. The average age of people in the city was 45.1 years old. About 20.2% of residents were under 18. Many adults in Munroe Falls have a college degree. About 42% of adults over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Education in Munroe Falls
Most students in Munroe Falls attend schools in the Stow–Munroe Falls City School District. This district serves over 5,700 students. It has six elementary schools, an intermediate school, a middle school, and a high school.
Two schools, Riverview Elementary and Kimpton Middle School, are located in Munroe Falls. The other schools are in Stow. A small part of Munroe Falls is also served by the Tallmadge school district.
Parks and Recreation
Munroe Falls has several great parks for outdoor activities. Summit Metro Parks manages two parks here:
- Munroe Falls Metro Park, which has a lake where you can swim.
- Tallmadge Meadows.
The city of Munroe Falls also has its own parks:
- Brust Park
- Guise Park
The Summit Bike & Hike Trail goes through Brust Park. This trail is perfect for biking and hiking.
Notable People
- John Magaro - an actor
- Richard Myers - an independent and experimental filmmaker
See also
In Spanish: Munroe Falls (Ohio) para niños
