Glenwillow, OH

Tucked into southeastern Cuyahoga County, Glenwillow grew up in the 1890s as a company town for the Austin Powder Company. The factory eventually closed in the 1970s, but the village found a creative way to preserve its heritage. Today, dozens of restored historic buildings make up Glenwillow’s Village Center, filled with local businesses, town offices, and community gathering spots. Surrounded by quiet residential neighborhoods and scenic green spaces along Tinker’s Creek, Glenwillow gives newcomers a peaceful small-town vibe with easy access to greater Cleveland.