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  1. Our History - City of Ravenna, Ohio

    • In 1848 the first glassworks was established in Ravenna. This is now commonly recognized as the first true industry in Ravenna. Rail service first arrived via the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad in 1851. In 18… See more

    Beginnings

    The City of Ravenna was founded by Benjamin Tappan, who first arrived here on June 11, 1799. Tappan, born in Northampton Massachusetts May 25, 1773, practiced la… See more

    City of Ravenna, Ohio
    Women’s Rights & Presidential (Elect) Visit

    In 1853, the Ohio Women’s Rights Association held its first statewide meeting in … See more

    City of Ravenna, Ohio
    Growth & Building

    In 1810 the first Portage County Court house and log jail were constructed. This was later replaced with the first brick courthouse in 1830. This new courthouse was expan… See more

    City of Ravenna, Ohio
    Ravenna Arsenal

    The Ravenna Arsenal opened in 1940. Original predictions slated 8,000 employees for this facility. During WWII this facility provided countless ammunitions to the U.S. troops abro… See more

    City of Ravenna, Ohio
    Contemporary Ravenna

    In the late 1990’s, Ravenna saw a major revival. The downtown area received a $3 million facelift to restore and preserve the town’s architecture, history and heritage. As the county … See more

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  1. Ravenna, Ohio - Wikipedia

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    Ravenna is a city in and the county seat of Portage County, Ohio, United States. The population was 11,323 in the 2020 census. It is located 15 miles (24 km) east of Akron. Formed from portions of Ravenna Township in the Connecticut Western Reserve, Ravenna was founded in 1799 and is named after the city of Ravenna, Italy.
    The City of Ravenna was founded by Benjamin Tappan, who first arrived here on June 11, 1799. Tappan, born in Northampton Massachusetts May 25, 1773, practiced law in Connecticut before transplanting to Ohio. Tappan served as a member of the Ohio State Senate from 1803-1805. In 1809, Tappan moved to Steubenville where he continued to practice law.
    The City of Ravenna can help you maximize these business benefits in many ways, including: Appealing to a broad range of tastes, ranging from historic homes to new, contemporary developments all within a five square mile area. Each year, notable individuals and companies receive Raven Awards for contributing to our community’s prosperity.
    Ravenna enjoys a diverse economy of businesses and organizations equally represented by manufacturing, trade, services and government. A combination of international companies as well as locally owned companies provide good opportunities for residents to work within the City.
  3. Family & Community Services, Inc. | Go Forth, Do Good.

    WEB705 Oakwood Street Suite 221 Ravenna, Ohio 44266. P: 330.297.7027. Family & Community Services, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization

  4. Homepage - City of Ravenna, Ohio

  5. HOME - Main Street Ravenna

    WEBRAVENNA, OHIO; THINGS TO DO. The Ravenna Card: Exclusively for Ravenna; EVENTS; DORA; MAIN STREET MILE; SUPPORT. Ravenna Merchandise ... and people create memories together. Main Street …

  6. Ravenna, Ohio - Wikiwand

  7. About - Ravenna Chamber of Commerce

    WEBAbout. The Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Ravenna, the seat of Portage County. Located in the heart of Northeast Ohio, Ravenna plays a vital role in Ohios business and industry …

  8. Ravenna Chamber of Commerce - Helping Businesses …

    WEBLocated in the heart of Northeast Ohio, Ravenna plays a vital role in Ohios business and industry growth. Ravenna captures that small town spirit in it’s thriving city center.