Westerville 250th Murals - Farmers In The Field - Artist Yao Cheng

Agricultural Foundations: Farmers in the Field

Before Westerville became the city we know today, much of the land was farmland. In the 19th century, early settlers cleared trees, drained swampy ground, and planted crops such as wheat and corn. Over time, dairy farms became an important part of the local landscape, supported by businesses that served farm…