This book offers a comprehensive history of Cleveland, Ohio, from its earliest settlement in the late 18th century to the beginning of the 20th century. James Harrison Kennedy, a prominent Cleveland lawyer and historian, provides detailed accounts of the city's political, economic, social, and cultural development, as well as biographical sketches of its leading citizens and institutions. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Cleveland and a valuable source for biographers, genealogists, and urban planners. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.