Located in Lorain County, Ohio, Lorain was established in 1807. Toni Morrison, Nobel Prize-winning author, was born in Lorain. The 1924 Lorain tornado killed 85 people and destroyed much of the city.
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Founded1807|Population65,000|Peak65,000(2024)|CountyLorain County
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1807Founded: Lake Erie port.
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1894Steel/Shipbuilding: US Steel and shipyards.
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1924Tornado: Devastating tornado kills 85.
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2010Modern Era: Lorain continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Did You Know?
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Toni Morrison, Nobel Prize-winning author, was born in Lorain.
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The 1924 Lorain tornado killed 85 people and destroyed much of the city.
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Known as one of America's most diverse small cities.
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Lorain is located in Lorain County, Ohio.
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Lorain was founded in 1807.
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