In
the
1700's
several
Indian
pathways
crossed through
what
is
now
known
as
Poland
and
Youngstown.
This
area
was
rich
in
timber,
wildlife
and
served
as
a
great
potential
for
farmland.
In
1795,
since
Connecticut
relinquished
its
rights
to
the
vast
Western
Claims,
the
Connecticut
Assembly
decided
that
3,000,000
acres
should
be
sold
for
not
less
than
$1,000,000
or
33
cents
per
acre.
Once
the
land
was
sold,
surveying
parties
plotted
the
Western
Reserve
Land
into
Townships.
Poland
was
known
as "Town
1,
Range
1",
since
it
was
one
of
the
first
to
be
surveyed
in
the
Western
Reserve
Area.
In
1810,
the
population
of
Poland
reached
837
compared
to
Youngstown's
773
and
Cleveland's
547.
It
is
said
that
the
name
of
Poland
was
bestowed
in
honor
of
a
young
Polish
Revolutionary
War
hero
who
won
the
hearts
of
the
community.
His
Polish
name
was
too
long
so
they
decided
the
best
way
to
honor
him
was
to
name
the
town
for
the
country
from
which
he
came.
Western
Reserve
Boundary
Marker
located
on
State
Line
Road
|
The
Township
and
Village
have
retained
their
colonial
appearance
which
came
from
the
New
England
settlers
who
brought
their
heritage
and
culture
with
them.
Many
of
the
old
homes
have
been
preserved
and
blend
well
with
the
new
growth
of
homes
in
Poland.
The
Township
and
Village
are
protected
by
their
own
police
departments
and
the
Western
Reserve
Joint
Fire
District
which
is
composed
of
volunteer
fire
fighters.
Poland
still
retains
its
distinction
of
being
a
bedroom
type
community
with
only
small
type
businesses
in
the
area.
The
community
promotes
a
nice,
safe
residential
atmosphere
for
family
living.
Important Telephone Numbers
Western
Reserve
Joint
Fire
District
(Poland
Fire
Dept.)
Poland
Seminary
High
School
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