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MILAN
Milan resembles the villages the pioneers left behind in New England. Its historic and beautifully refurbished buildings frame the picutersque town sqaure, which honors the village's most celebrated native, Thomas Edison, with a statue.
Take time to enjoy the scenic Town Square with its delightful charm of by-gone era, the restored architecture houses, discover more about Edison and Milan's past with stops at two local museums, which are open February to November, browse through exceptional antique and gift shops in Milan's town square, enjoy friendly restaurants and other businesses, or just relax in the park and relax in the soothing tranquility of a small town. Come share the wonderful surprises of Milan, Ohio.
Outdoor enthusiasts can bicycle along the Milan Canal Bikeway, canoe the Huron River, or hike the Huron River Greenway Trail.
An event not to miss would be the Milan Melon Festival which will be celebrating it’s 50th year! It takes place on the town square, always during Labor Day Weekend. The festival includes an antique car show, baby contest, entertainment, food, rides, games, crafts, Queen’s contest and grand parade. People come from miles around for the watermelon sherbet and muskmelon ice cream.
The Mid Summer Antiques Fest which is held each July, and the Settlers Days when the museums open their doors to the public free of charge are also great events to experience.
Did You Know?
In 1868, the Milan canal's feeder dam failed due to a flood, permanently ending Milan's direct connection to the lake. The original canal route can be observed and followed today along the Erie MetroParks "Huron River Greenway."
If you know of any other historical facts or trivia about Milan please click here to fill out the "Did you know" form.
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Milan Businesses
The Moravians missionaries with their "believing Indians", arrived at the mouth of the Huron River in 1787. The Indians named the area "Pettquotting" after a round hill they found in the area. Settlers from Connecticut arrived a few years later, and the village was laid out in 1816 by Ebenezer Merry. It was named for Milan, Italy. A canal was dug from 1832 to 1839 connecting the village to Lake Erie via the Huron River, thus causing the community to become a busy wheat-shipping and shipbuilding centre. The village’s refused to allow the Lake Shore and Michigan Railroad to have a right-of-way through Milan. This marked its decline as a commercial centre.
9410 Huron-Avery Rd Milan, OH 419-433-7152
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