“Painesville is the county seat of Lake County, Ohio, located along the Grand River. Its population was 19,563 at the 2010 census.
The City of Painesville is also home to Lake Erie College, which is well known for their equestrian studies.”
“Painesville Township is home to the Lake County Fair, which is held every August. Events such as harness racing, tractor pulling competitions as well as concerts performed by big name country music bands take place at the fair.”
“In 1802 Thomas Jordan became the first settler in Concord or Wilson’s Corners as it was known then. In the following years he was joined by John Hewitt, Robert Martin, Elisha Loomis, William Roolin, Spencer Phillips, Hosea Brown and Jacob Morse. ”
“LeRoy Township was named for LeRoy, New York, the town from which many of its settlers had emigrated.
Today, according to the 2010 Census, there are approximately 3,253 residents living within the 25 square miles of LeRoy Township.”
