A suburb of Cleveland, Willoughby is a city in Lake County, Ohio. During its history, the town has belonged to six different counties, and bore two names before adopting its current name. Originally, the community was known as Charlton, then Chagrin. Locally, it was sometimes referred to as Abbott’s Mill or Chagrin Mills. Dale Abbot came there in 1787, purchasing two hundred acres eleven years later, building a sawmill and gristmill.
Recommended Resources
Willoughby Area Chamber of Commerce
Established in 1903, the WACC is a non-profit business organization, permitting members to share resources, experiences and ideas, hosting social activities, and community events. Its membership policies, contacts, and a calendar of events are presented.
http://www.willoughbyareachamber.com/
Willoughby Area Welcome Center
Open year round, the historic Barnes House is adjacent to the Willoughby City Hall, serving as a welcome center for visitors, while a second location in the historic Freedom Train car, north of downtown Willoughby, Ohio is open from May through October. The facilities are highlighted, and souvenirs may be purchased through the site.
http://www.willoughbyareawelcomecenter.com/
The indoor perch farm has an on-site processing room, offering fresh yellow perch to the public or restaurants, as well as a filleting service. The store’s location, hours, and a price list are featured, along with storing and recipe suggestions.
http://www.willoughbyperch.com/
The community site offers a brief history of the city, and a guide to local shopping venues, restaurants, services, and events, as well as resources for living or working in Willoughby, Ohio.
http://www.dtwilloughby.com/
Willoughby United Methodist Church
The UMC congregation in Willoughby, Ohio was organized in 1818, although its first church building was not built until 1834. Its history and ministries are outlined, including its preschool, service schedules, and a calendar of upcoming events.
http://willoughbyumc.com/
The official city site offers a city calendar and contacts for the municipal offices, council, and departments and services, as well as a history of the city, photographs, and access to a community calendar, agendas, minutes, ordinances, and other public documents.
http://willoughbyohio.com/
