pper Arlington, Ohio is a community with a history rich in tradition and achievement. UA residents enjoy a suburban neighborhood life, with superior schools, numerous parks, outstanding libraries, boutique shopping, and organizations and clubs devoted to the enrichment of life in our own town.

Founded in 1913 by brothers King and Ben Thompson, Upper Arlington began as 840 acres of land purchased from James Miller. At that time, Marble Cliff, located just south of us, was known as "Arlington," so the Thompsons named their new acquisition "Upper Arlington." UA was convenient to downtown Columbus, connected by two streetcar lines, and its location near the Scioto River made it attractive to many.

In 1916, Upper Arlington became the training site for National Guard troops, and development of the area was temporarily stopped. By 1918, Upper Arlington was incorporated as a village, with a total population of 20 people, under the leadership of Mayor James Miller.

During the 1920's, the business district along Arlington Avenue was developed. The winding, tree-lined streets and new homes attracted many more residents, and by 1939, Upper Arlington was home to more than 3,000 residents. In 1941, the village became a city. In 1950, the population rose to more than 9,000, and in 2000, the city housed more than 33,000 people. Through the years, the city annexed surrounding land, and Upper Arlington is now comprised of 9.67 square miles.

Upper Arlington is now home to generations of families who live here because they appreciate the advantages of an Upper Arlington City Schools education, the unique sense of community, and the pride in a home town that welcomes individual input and group cooperation to ensure its continual growth and improvement. The Upper Arlington Women's Club is one of the groups who works to this end by enriching the lives of the youth of Upper Arlington.