Burton founded the Erie Literary Society in 1803 and pressed the new state of Ohio for a college charter for their small community. In 1798, Burton became the first settlement, and the first official township in the county, and our historic district is known for its fine examples of Western Reserve architecture. Back to Home Page. Burton Genealogy (in Geauga County, OH) USA (1,111,104) > Ohio (50,565) > Geauga County (614) > Burton (51). Burton Area Attractions . In the fall of 1819, Mr. Nettleton states, the first training of militia of the township took place; on the farm of Joseph Ely, two miles east of the center, where a company from Auburn met with them. 146 history of geauga county, ohio. BURTON VILLAGE, OHIO U.S.A. WHERE HISTORY LIVES. When I was a reporter for the News Herald, I researched and wrote about much of Burton's intriguing history. Pioneer and General History of Geauga County, with Sketches of Some of the Pioneers and Prominent Men Addeddate 2015-12-07 17:06:14 Identifier oh-geauga-1880-historical-society Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t0ps1n024 Ocr About Burton Ohio Located about one hour east of Cleveland, Ohio, in Geauga County, beautiful Burton Township is home to over 4,358 residents. Rich in history, Burton is also home to the Century Village Museum. Originally settled in 1798, Burton Township boasts rolling farm fields, a White Pine Bog Forest, and animals grazing in open pastures. Note: This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Box 427 Burton, OH 44021 440-834-4466 440-834-0128 (fax) 440-834-0707 (Dial-A-Story) Located in the 4th largest Amish community in the world, Burton is rich in history and culture and is the backdrop for a variety of events throughout the year. It is owned and operated by the Geauga County Historical Society. 14653 E. Park St. Burton, OH 44021 (440) 834-1492 info@geaugahistorical.org The Century Village has over twenty historically authentic buildings on sixty-five acres. geauga, county, ohio, history Collection opensource Language English. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Although the institution was not successful and the charter removed to Hudson, Ohio, it paved the way for the founding of the Western Reserve College in 1824, which became Case Western Reserve University of Cleveland . 14588 West Park Street P.O. Geauga County Historical Society organized in Burton: 1873: Present brick stores built on East Main: 1874: Geauga Leader – First newspaper published – JB Coffin, editor: 1875: B&O Railroad Station built on Burton Station Road: 1877: First telephone in Ohio set in Burton between B&O station to the Boughton-Ford Bank. and removed to their old home in the east, where they remained five years and again came to Bainbridge. Historical Engine Society of Burton, OH 2020 50th Annual Show (canceled - see contact page) Burton Century Village (Regrouping for 2021 Show) About 1877 Century Village Museum Owned and operated by the Geauga County Historical Society, the Century Village has over twenty historically authentic buildings on sixty-five acres, gift shop & unique gift items, open April 15-December 31 Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5, closed January 1- April 14 except Pancake Sundays in March & April, 14653 East Park Street, 440-834-1492. On this page, you will find a synopsis of that info, including Century Village, haunted houses, trivia tidbits, the world's only municipal sugar camp, and much more.