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📍 Historic cities
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Dublin, Ohio has one of the largest Irish festivals in the world. | Photo via Visit Dublin Ohio
Have you ever noticed that many cities in Ohio share the names of larger cities elsewhere in the world? It’s no coincidence — there’s a reason these cities earned their names, and we decided to dig deeper and find out why.

London

With many of the original residents being from Great Britain, it’s suggested that this is how the Madison County city earned its name.

Dublin

John Shields, who surveyed this land in 1810, named the city after his hometown of Dublin, Ireland. The city commemorates its name with the Dublin Irish Festival every year.

Athens

As the home of Ohio University, this southern city was named after Athens, Greece, which is known to be the ancient center of learning.

Versailles

The village was named after the major French city in 1837, but don’t let the pronunciation fool you. Here in Ohio, it’s pronounced “Ver-Sales.”

Manchester

This small Adams County village was named after the surveyor of the land Nathaniel Massie, whose ancestral home was Manchester, England.

Oxford

Home to Miami University, this city was named after the university town of Oxford, England.

Lima

This Ohio city was named after the capital of Peru to honor the malaria vaccine which was established there. It’s pronunciation, however, is “Ly-mah.”

What other Ohio city names stick out to you? Let us know, and we can dive into the history of those as well.
 
 
Events
 
Friday, Sept. 15
  • Paint Your Pet Portrait | Friday, Sept. 15 | 1-3 p.m. | Terra Gallery, 6631 Dale Dr., Dublin | $50 | An expert will guide you step-by-step in painting a portrait of your pet.
  • Flights & Bites | Friday, Sept. 15 | 5-8 p.m. | Giant Eagle Market District , 650 N. State St., Westerville | $15 | Enjoy wine and food pairings + a raffle to win a basket of products.
Saturday, Sept. 16
  • John Glenn International 5K & Walk | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 9 a.m. | John Glenn International Airport, 4600 International Gateway, Columbus | $50 | Proceeds are donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor.
  • Modo Yoga | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 9:45-11 a.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co. Beer Garden, 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | $20 | Tickets include an outdoor yoga class and beer.
  • Blanket Making for Ronald McDonald House Families | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Seeds of Caring Main Office, 355 E. Campus View Blvd. Ste. 157, Columbus | $15 | Make blankets, cards, and dolls for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
Sunday, Sept. 17
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News Notes
 
Concert
  • Dan + Shay, a Grammy Award-winning country duo, are coming to Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 15, 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m.
Opening
  • Fox in the Snow is opening its newest cafe on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8 a.m. at 38 W. Bridge St. in Dublin. The full menu will be available, from cinnamon rolls to egg sandwiches. If you’re one of the first 100 customers in the door, you’ll receive a free T-shirt. (Columbus Business First)
Coming Soon
  • Adelaide’s Gin Joint, a new bar offering 40+ gin varieties, is opening at 2333 N. High St. in the Old North. An exact opening date has yet to be announced. (614now)
Show
  • “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is coming to Ohio Theatre from Tuesday, Jan. 2 to Sunday, Jan. 14. Presale tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical are on sale now.
Sports
  • All College Football named Buckeye Nation as the largest fanbase in college football, with reported 11.26 million Buckeye fans. Now that’s a lot of people who go nuts for the Bucks.
Answered
  • We asked if we forgot any of the top taco spots around city, and you answered. Add Cuco’s Tacqueria, Alebrijes, and House Taco to your list, per reader recommendations.
Drink
  • It’s been a record-hot summer — and we still haven’t drank water since 1997. But this water brand makes us want to actually stay hydrated. It’s infused with fruit essences and has zero calories, diet sweeteners, and sugar, and still manages to taste great. New customers score 36 bottles for $36 + free shipping.*
Fun Fact
  • Whiskey returned 314% over the last 10 years. Invest in fine whiskeys and wines with Vinovest to diversify your portfolio and watch it age like fine wine.*
 
Travel
 
🧳 Pack your bags
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Make the most of your visit to The Land with our road trip guide. | Photo by Canva
There’s about a week left of summer, so now’s your chance to plan a final summer getaway to Cleveland.

Catch a game

If you like cheering on the Clippers here in CBUS, kick it up a notch by heading to a Guardians game.

Rock on

Be sure to stop by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which has interactive exhibits of rock music legends like Tina Turner, Pink Floyd, and Prince.

Grab a bite

No road trip is complete without a great meal. We suggest trying:

Where to stay

Try hotels like ROOST Cleveland, Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade + Metropolitan at The 9, or check out these Airbnb spots:
 
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The Wrap
 
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I have to give a shoutout to our sales executive, Ana, for the inspiration on today’s story. She’s always fascinated by the names of Ohio cities, so this one’s for her. Any sales needs? Hit her up.
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