Lakewood Women Get The Vote: Historical Marker at Lakewood Park Women's Pavilion

Lakewood grew rapidly through the second half of the 19th century from the small lakeside farming community of Rockport, into an inner ring suburb of Cleveland with a vibrant history and culture all its own. With a population density comparable to that of Washington D.C, the many citizens of Lakewood have a history of being politically active and civically engaged.