The northward course of the west branch of Rocky
River forms a boundary for this cemetery, which
lies above the river valley. Old trees convey
stateliness and solemnity to these seven acres,
often called “Turkey Foot” because . . . — — Map (db m134196) HM
The Lakeshore and Michigan Southern Railroad built the Olmsted Falls
Depot in 1876 as a part of major improvements made along the line
between Cleveland and Toledo. The depot replaced a smaller flag stop
station in Olmsted Falls at the Columbia . . . — — Map (db m134198) HM
In 1795, the Connecticut Land Company auctioned
twenty-five square miles of land known as Plum
Creek Township. Aaron Olmsted, a sea captain,
purchased almost half of the property. Although
Olmsted died before ever seeing his land, in . . . — — Map (db m134220) HM
Olmsted’s Origins. The community of Olmsted commemorated its
bicentennial in 2014. In 1795, the Connecticut
Land Company auctioned a tract of land called
Township 6, Range 15. Almost half the northern
side was purchased by Aaron Olmsted, . . . — — Map (db m134224) HM
