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James Heaton (1770-1856) Founder of Niles

Trumbull County · Farmers National Bank, 1 South Main Street, Niles, OH, 44446 -- In the SW corner of the S parking lot of the bank

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Side A: 1806 – Built his log cabin home in Heaton Park, Vienna Avenue. 1806/07 – Constructed a grist mill, dam and mill race along Mosquito Creek. 1809 – Manufactured first bar iron in Ohio. 1812/13 – Constructed “Maria” blast furnace. 1820 – Built his residence at 1355 Robbins Avenue. 1834 – Platted 54 downtown lots. Names settlement “Nilestown.” Side B: Same

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