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By 1880 there were around 1,000 Slovene Americans, many of whom worked in the Upper Midwest as miners; within 30 years, about 30,000 to 40,000 Slovenian immigrants lived in the area of Cleveland, Ohio, the center of Slovene American culture. [2]
Frank Lausche (1895–1990) – former U.S. Senator, Governor of Ohio & Mayor of Cleveland (Parents of Slovenian origin; born and raised in the United States and never lived in Slovenia) Vladko Maček (1879–1964) – Croatian politician of Slovene origin from the first half of the 20th century. He led the Croatian Peasant Party (HSS)
The Slovenian National Home in Cleveland, Ohio at 6409 St. Clair Avenue. The building was named as a Greater Cleveland Landmark in 1984. The Slovenian Sokol was formed in 1897 to promote gymnastics, as well as music and literature in the Slovene community. [13]
This is a list of notable Slovene Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants.. To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article showing they are Slovene American or must have references showing they are Slovene American and are notable.
Pages in category "Slovene-American culture in Ohio" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Slovenia portal; Ohio portal; Pages in category "Slovene-American culture in Cleveland" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total.
In the Slovenian national census of 2002, 1,631,363 people ethnically declared themselves as Slovenes, [48] while 1,723,434 people claimed Slovene as their native language. [ 49 ] Population abroad
Pages in category "American people of Slovenian descent" The following 116 pages are in this category, out of 116 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .