Chesterland is a census-designated place (CDP) in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 7,074.
History
A post office called "Chester Cross Roads" was established in 1826, and the name was changed to "Chesterland" in 1898. Chesterland derives its name from Chester, Massachusetts.
Geography
Chesterland is in northwestern Geauga County slightly to the southeast of the center of Chester Township.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which , or 0.32%, is water.
The town center of Chesterland is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 322 and State Route 306. US-322 leads east to Orwell and west to downtown Cleveland, while SR 306 leads north to the center of Kirtland and south to Bainbridge. The commercial district of Chesterland spans out from this intersection in all directions.
Chesterland is part of the Chagrin Valley area, which is defined by the cities and villages along the Chagrin River.
Demographics
As of the census
Notable person
- Rick Manning, Major League Baseball player and broadcaster