List of references to Cleveland in popular culture

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This is a list of references to Cleveland in popular culture. Founded in 1796 near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River, Cleveland is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. [1] The city is located along the southern shore of Lake Erie, across the U.S. maritime border with Canada and approximately 60 miles (97 km) west of the Ohio-Pennsylvania state border. Cleveland has been used as the site of numerous books, films, music, and television shows; as well as being mentioned or referenced in many others. Below is a partial list.

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