A Brief History of Powell, OH
A Brief History of Powell, OHThe land where present-day Powell now sits used to be part of a vast wilderness sparsely populated by a number of different Native American peoples. French Canadian and European explorers surveyed it in the 1600s, before Great Britain, France, and the Iroquois League claimed ownership. By the 1700s, it had become part of Ohio County. Four different states claimed portions of it during the Revolutionary War.
In the early years after the war, as the area was increasingly settled by beneficiaries of the Land Ordinance of 1785, Powell was called Middlebury, and you can still see those roots in the names of multiple streets and housing developments. Middlebury’s population was small, mostly consisting of farmers, milliners, buggy makers, and blacksmiths. The town was renamed Hall’s Corner after the deed owner Thomas R. Hall in 1850, and it was finally renamed Powell in honor of the judge who approved the request for a local post office.
It took a long time for Powell to grow. It was incorporated as a municipality in 1947 and was known as the Village of Powell, but it didn’t officially become a city until 2000. Since then, the population has nearly doubled again to around 11,500 residents.
Liberty Family Smiles in Powell, OH
We love serving the people of Powell and helping them achieve their dental health goals. Whether that means essential preventative dentistry through regular cleaning appointments, something more advanced like dental implants, or even emergency treatments in the case of an injury, we look forward to being your partners in lifelong dental health. Check this map if you need directions to our practice.
If you are unsure whether your situation is considered a dental emergency, do not hesitate to contact us anyway. We quickly diagnose and determine the gravity of the problem and treat you according to your emergency needs promptly. Sometimes life happens, and there are just times when dental care is immediately needed. In these times, an emergency dentist is who you need to call.
See What Powell Has to Offer
A fantastic destination for anyone in the Powell area is the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. This zoo is massive and one of the few zoos that have polar bears. The grounds are beautiful, the staff is welcoming, and there is a wide variety of animals to see. Make sure to wear comfy shoes because you’ll be doing a lot of walking to see everything!