It was almost an entire century after its inception before Twinsburg had its first bank. In 1911, E. O. Cristy made it widely known that he intended to open a bank, but few took his claim seriously. Sadly, he was not able to see his dream realized, as the bank he had worked to create …
Category: Twinsburg
Sep 08
Freeman Carriage Barn
9000 Darrow RoadThis carriage barn was built around 1870 by Dr. Seth Freeman. The Freeman horses were the fastest in town. On busy nights the doctor could be found sleeping in his carriage in the barn, dressed and ready for his next house call. The foundation is constructed of sandstone quarried in Twinsburg. The 40 …
Dec 12
Early Merchants of Twinsburg
The Odells were prominent figures in the early history of Twinsburg, and their story reflects the growth and development of the community in the 19th century. John Odell and Lydia Cody married in 1831, embarking on a journey that would see them play a pivotal role in the local economy. Just two years after their …
