Willoughby Ohio News - Downtown Willoughby
Having established that the city of Willoughby was named for Dr. Westel Willoughby, Jr., let’s conclude our report with a few more words about this interesting, multitalented resident of Newport, Herkimer County, New York. As reported previously, Dr. Willoughby was, or had been married, when he arrived in New York in 1792. Whether he ever [...]
By Ronald J. Taddeo, M.D. We have already reported that the name of the city of Willoughby traces its origin to Dr. Westel Willoughby, Jr. of Newport, Herkimer County, New York. This history includes two of his medical students, Drs. Henderson and Card, who came to Chagrin, Ohio, started and developed their medical practices and [...]
By Ronald J. Taddeo, M.D. As stated previously, before being renamed in 1834, Willoughby was known as Chagrin, taking this name from the river that runs through it. But where did the river get its name? There are numerous hypotheses concerning the naming of the Chagrin River, one of the three ancient river systems in [...]
By Ronald J. Taddeo, M.D. The naming of villages, cities, counties and states in the U.S. usually evokes historical curiosity. These names may be inspired by people, geographic locations, historic events, famous cities and countries, native American influences and even businesses, i.e., as in the many sites named “Mills”. Occasionally we encounter off the wall [...]
The 18th Annual Willoughby Cruise In will be held on June 15, 2013 on Erie … Click here for more details!
