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Introduction to Bedford Heights, Ohio
Bedford Heights, Ohio, in Cuyahoga county, is 10 miles E of Parma, Ohio (center to center) and 10 miles SE of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria area. There are 11,375 residents in Bedford Heights.
Bedford Heights History
This area was originally part of the Western Reserve of Connecticut and was bought by the Connecticut Land Company in 1795. The first modern settler in this area was Elijah Noblers. He camped at Tinker’s Creek in 1813. The Bedford Township was established in April 1823 and it covered the area that now includes Bedford, Bedford Heights, Maple Heights, Walton Hills, and Oakwood Village. It was officially incorporated as a town in March 1837.
Bedford Heights and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Bedford Heights
The city has abundant open spaces and parkland which offer facilities for fitness and recreational activities. A number of golf courses, offering excellent facilities, can be found in and around the Bedford Heights area. One can also visit the museums, which several are within a short driving distance and offer interesting insights into the local history.
Bedford Heights Transportation
One can avail of air transportation from the Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport.
Bedford Heights Higher Education
John Carroll University, Case Western Reserve University, and Cleveland State University are nearby.
Comparing Bedford Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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