Events
1669: The First European explorer,
Frenchman Robert de La Salle
arrives in Ohio1803: Ohio becomes the 17th state
admitted into the United States1929: Local businessman and
outdoors enthusiast Hayward
Kendall donates 430 acres of his land
to the state of Ohio for recreational use,
naming the land in memory his mother,
Virginia Kendall1933: Unit #576 of the CCC begins work
in the Virginia Kendall area of CVNP,
creating structures and shelters,
Virginia Kendall Lake, trails,
and other recreation related necessities1825: Construction of the Ohio & Erie Canal begins1827: The official grand opening
of the O & E Canal is held on July 4th1868: The Cuyahoga River catches fire for the first time1871: Ohio businessman David L. King
secures a charter for the
Akron & Canton Railway, naming it the Valley Railway1923: Boston is at its industrial peak.
The Boston Mill Store is established
to sell goods to workers on credit,
the remains standing today as the
Boston Mill Visitor Center.1969: The Cuyahoga River catches
fire for the 13th, and final time1970: The NEPA (National
Environmental Policy Act) is formed,
creating the EPA (Environmental
Protection Agency)1972: The Clean
Water Act is passed1974: The Cuyahoga Valley
is dedicated as the Cuyahoga
Valley National Recreation
Area by President Gerald Ford1996: Congressman Regula
sponsors legislation to
create the 110-mile
Ohio & Erie Canalway as a
National Heritage Area2000: The land is re-dedicated
as Cuyahoga Valley
National Park2019: The Cuyahoga River
celebrates 50 years since
the final river fire, many
restrictions against eating
fish from the river are lifted,
and the Cuyahoga River is
named Ohio’s 13th official
Water Trail2020: Cuyahoga Valley National
Park stands as the 7th most
visited National Park in the United States.
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