by
William L. Bird, Robert R. Ebert, Lorain County Historical Society
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2014
Elyria is named for Heman Ely, who in 1817 settled in a strategically located area close to Lake Erie along the picturesque Black River. Historically, Elyria, which became the seat of Lorain County, has been a center of commerce and government while also serving as a market and source of supplies for...