Sharon Center, Ohio Explained
Sharon Center is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Medina County, Ohio, United States. It is centered at the intersection of Ohio state routes 94 and 162 in Sharon Township. This intersection is actually a large traffic circle with a park in the center containing a gazebo and several memorials to veterans of various wars.
History
The first settlement at Sharon Center was made in 1816.[1] A post office called Sharon Centre was established in 1833, and the name was changed to Sharon Center in 1893.[2] The community is located near the geographical center of Sharon Township, hence the name.[3]
Economy
In 2010, A. Schulman closed its manufacturing facility as a consequence of their acquisition of McCann Color.[4]
Notable people
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References
41.0978°N -81.7467°W
Notes and References
- Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 125.
- Web site: Medina County . Jim Forte Postal History . 15 January 2016.
- Book: History of Medina County and Ohio: Containing a History of the State of Ohio, from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time. 1881. Baskin & Battey. 621.
- Web site: On the Rise -- A. Schulman Inc.: Molding a Global Strategy . Steve Minter . 17 March 2010 . Industry Week (IW) . . https://web.archive.org/web/20100905005319/http://www.industryweek.com/articles/on_the_rise_--_a-_schulman_inc-_molding_a_global_strategy_21294.aspx . 5 September 2010 . live . 6 August 2010 .
