"P" cities of Summit County

PENINSULA

Plated by Herman BRONSON in 1837. Originally founded in 1827 when the Ohio Canal was built.

Peninsula Peaches:

The first building here was a log building built by Alonzo DEE.

The town was named Peninsula because of the shape of the land.

Historical district: Deeplock, Peninsula Village Historical District, Iron Bridge,

Stream: Furnace Run

Cemetaries located in Peninsula:

Revere Cemtary, Harrington Cemetary, Wyoga Lake Park Cemetary, Ira Cemetary,

Portage lakes: Located in West Akron.

Paxton-Located in Wadsworth.

Powers Creek: Named for Revolutionary War soldier Gregory Powers.

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