Nottingham, Ohio facts for kids

The Village of Nottingham, Ohio was once a small community. It was located in Euclid Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Nottingham was one of several villages along the railroad line. This railroad ran east from Cleveland, Ohio. In 1912, Nottingham became part of the city of Cleveland.

Where Was Nottingham Located?

The Village of Nottingham was part of the old Euclid Township. It was found between East 185th and East 200th Streets. Lake Erie was to its north. The New York Central and New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad lines were to its southeast. East 170th Street formed its southern border.

A Look Back at Nottingham's History

Nottingham Village was first officially set up in 1873. Later, between 1911 and 1912, the city of Cleveland grew larger. It took in Nottingham Village and some other parts of Euclid. This was a common way for cities to expand their size back then.

Like many towns at the time, Nottingham had some local disagreements. In 1903, the village passed a law. This law said that drinks with more than two percent alcohol could not be sold. Later that year, some restaurant owners were arrested. They were thought to have sold drinks that broke this rule.

In 1905, people on both sides of this issue spoke up. Those who wanted to sell alcohol were called the "wets." Those who did not want to sell alcohol were called the "drys." Both groups sent requests to the Nottingham town council. The council decided the "dry" request was not needed. This was because the law against selling alcohol was still in place. The "wets" then asked the council to remove the marshal, R.U. Wright. Marshal Wright had closed several places that sold alcohol illegally. The town council did not agree to their request.

The Dille Family's Role

The Dille family was very important in Euclid and Cleveland during the 1800s. They also played a big part in Nottingham's history. Today, a road in the area once known as Nottingham Village is called Dille Road. It is named after this family. In 1907, Mr. Carrie E. Dille won a spot on the village's school board. This showed the family's continued involvement in the community.