Discovering Peninsula Ohio

The name, “Peninsula” came from the way the Cuyahoga River wrapped itself around a piece of land that looked just like a Peninsula. Peninsula became known as the “Seaport Town” of the Western Reserve in 1827. It linked the Western Reserve to eastern trade when the Ohio and Erie Canal opened. The village had much of the same style as the Eastern seaports, with its bars and hotels.

Stone quarrying was the main industry in the area during the 19th century. Peninsula was also a center for boat building used on the canal. Peninsula takes pride in its history, and it boasts many buildings from the 1800s in the downtown historic district, most of which are in remarkably good shape.