The Chagrin Falls waterfalls are

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s spouting off of the

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in the center of the village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. At the waterfall base, a viewing area is available. The falls were one of the largest industrial centers in the 1800s and are responsible for the growth of the village around them.

History

The Chagrin Falls originally got their name from a French trader named François Seguin, who traded with Native Americans in the early 1700s. The river later adopted the name "Chagrin". At one point the Chagrin Falls was the industrial center of

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and powered 9 different mills at their peak. The first settlers arrived in 1833 and they had previously been from New England. With the profits they made from their mill work on the falls, they began to build their homes around the river and created the now current day Chagrin Falls village.

Geography

The Chagrin river flows through the center of Chagrin Falls Village. The falls have a drop of 20 feet and a crest line of 60 feet. The water at the bottom of the falls ranges from 2–15 feet.

Wildlife

The waterfalls and their surrounding areas provide habitats for multiple types of Northeastern Ohio's native animals. Some of these animals include

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s, groundhogs,

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, and other small animals. There is also a large fish population due to the location of the river. Some of the species include

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, and

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Notable Events

Blossom Time Festival

On Memorial Day weekend every year, the town holds
Blossom time festival
The festival features live music, carnival rides, games and a race.

New Years Eve

Residents gather in the park to watch a giant

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ball drop at midnight. The popcorn ball is provided by the local Popcorn Shop.

References

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