Boston

The unincorporated community of Boston is located about 2.5 miles west of Boston Heights, 15 miles north of Akron and 23 miles south of Cleveland. It was one of several villages to be developed along the Ohio and Erie Canal in the early 1800s. Founded in 1806 by surveyor James Stanford, Boston is the oldest village in Summit County with the first settlement in the area having been established in 1820. Formerly known as Boston Mills, the community gets its name from Boston Township. The community prospered during the Canal Era and had its own lumber mill, warehouse, post office, and boatyards by the middle of the 19th century. The Valley Railway was built on the west side of the Cuyahoga River in the 1860s just as canal transport became outdated. It gave Boston residents the means to move produce and goods faster. A company store selling paper sacks and roofing paper was built beside the tracks and now houses the Boston Mill Visitor Center.

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In 1974, a large portion of the community was added to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, which features 32,572 acres of gently rolling hills, forests, ravines, wetlands, and rivers. The park harbors over 100 waterfalls, including the 65-foot tall Brandywine Falls, the tallest waterfall in the national park and in all of Northeast Ohio. There are many nature trails within the park. These include the 308-mile Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail, which is ideal for hiking, running, and cycling. Other highlights include Kendall Hills, which allow for skiing and sledding, and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, which is open for tours and excursions. View Listings