Historical Events tagged with "land company"

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Naming of Cleveland after Gen. Moses Cleaveland

July 22nd, 1796 228 years ago

Surveyors from the Connecticut Land Company, led by Gen. Moses Cleaveland, named a newly plotted area in Ohio 'Cleveland'. The site was selected for its strategic location at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River, which made it advantageous for trade and transportation. Cleaveland's surveying party laid out the city's grid, marking a significant step in the development of the American Northwest Territory. This decision would influence the town's future growth and importance.

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