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Map of Medina County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels
Map of Medina County, Ohio, showing Sharon Center

Sharon Center is a small community located in Medina County, Ohio, United States. It's a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. You can find Sharon Center right where two main roads, Ohio State Route 94 and Ohio State Route 162, meet. This meeting point is special because it's a large traffic circle. In the middle of this circle, there's a park with a pretty gazebo and memorials honoring people who served in different wars.

History of Sharon Center

The very first people to settle in the area that would become Sharon Center arrived in 1816. Imagine what it was like back then, with new families building homes! Later, in 1833, the community got its own post office, which was called "Sharon Centre" at first. The name was officially changed to "Sharon Center" in 1893. The community got its name because it is located close to the geographical middle of Sharon Township.

People from Sharon Center

Even though Sharon Center is a small community, some notable people have come from there:

  • Karen Archey is an art critic and curator. An art critic writes about art and shares their opinions, helping people understand different artworks. A curator is someone who plans and organizes art shows in museums or galleries.
  • Daryl Morey is well-known in the world of basketball. He used to be the general manager for the Houston Rockets, a professional basketball team. A general manager helps manage the team, including choosing players and making important decisions about the team's future.
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