Vermilion was initially settled in the early 19th century and incorporated as a village in 1837. Landmarks include Vermilion Light, Masonic Temple Building and Franks Site. Vermilion is the birthplace of Allie LaForce, sports journalist.
Vermilion, Ohio gifts and souvenirs: 36 designs made from Vermilion's own map, landmarks and history, from $10 to $99. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Vermilion Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Vermilion Landmarks Photo Poster | from $40 |
| Vermilion Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Vermilion Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Vermilion Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Vermilion Town Line Mug | from $26 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 4 styles
Nine local landmarks, archival matte
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Classic large-letter postcard art, filled with local photos
Six local landmarks as instant photos on kraft paper
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos, 11 oz ceramic
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Large-letter postcard art on a sturdy tote
Foam-front trucker, printed (not embroidered) with local photos
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
Six local landmarks as instant photos, soft fleece 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
Population 2010: 4,742 → 2010: 10,594 → 2020: 10,659
From Wikidata (CC0).
Vermilion was initially settled in the early 19th century and incorporated as a village in 1837. The city took its name from the nearby Vermilion River. It developed as a fishing and small-boat harbor. In 1847, the Congress of the United States built the Vermilion Lighthouse to aid navigation on Lake Erie.
As commerce grew in larger nearby cities, the Vermilion River proved inadequate to large commercial traffic. Later, recreational boating became very popular. During the early 20th century, the area became known as a resort community, featuring many beaches and cottages. Most structures were eventually converted to year-round use; many still are used as summer homes or vacation houses. Linwood Park in Vermilion is a good example.
Merging with the nearby village of Vermilion-on-the-Lake in 1960, Vermilion became a city, straddling Lorain and Erie Counties.
A local nonprofit group, Friends of Harbor Town, actively promotes tourism and the historical connection to Vermilion's roots as a maritime community, using the slogan "Harbor Town 1837".
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Vermilion, Ohio, revision 1376414629 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
We share a part of every Vermilion sale with local partners, and we'd love to print from your collection. Old photographs, maps and postcards make the best keepsakes.
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10 free coloring pages of Vermilion, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Vermilion's population was 10,659 in the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 4,742 in 2010.
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Masonic Temple Building
Franks Site
First Baptist Church