Chagrin Falls, a twenty-foot waterfall on the Chagrin River in the center of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, shaped the village’s identity and growth. Its name is linked to the early seventeen hundreds, when French trader François Seguin traded with Native Americans in the area and the river later took on the name Chagrin. After New England settlers arrived in 1833, the falls’ waterpower drove local development, with homes and businesses rising along the river. In the eighteen hundreds, the falls powered as many as nine mills, making the village one of the region’s largest industrial centers. Today the waterfall remains the community’s focal point and a gathering place for seasonal traditions.

Moreland Hills, Ohio · USA