When was the City of Cleveland founded?

As we gear up to celebrate the nation’s independence this July 4th, we’re looking a little closer to home — at Cleveland itself. This week’s quiz kicks off with a question every proud Clevelander should know: When was our city founded? (If you have to Google it, we won’t tell — this time.)

From housing reform to school board changes to preserving our historic neighborhoods, Cleveland’s always evolving, and this week’s quiz dives into how. We’re looking at how new rules are holding absentee landlords more accountable, how CMSD is making its meetings more accessible, and how a major preservation effort could help protect not just buildings, but the stories they tell. It’s all part of understanding what’s happening now and why it matters to the future of our city.

So whether you’re here to flex your civic smarts or just pick up a few fun facts, jump in. Pride in place starts with knowing the place.

Congrats to quiz takers Marge C., Kaushik S. and Suzie S. for scoring 100% on last week’s quiz.

Let’s quiz!

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Cleveland Documenters meeting briefs: One-of-a-kind reporting on what happens at Cleveland government meetings.
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The Housing Squeeze: Our ongoing series looking into affordable housing in Cleveland.

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