Bluestone is a native sandstone, and was extensively mined by McFarland for use in the construction of area buildings and sidewalks, some of which can still be seen today. The old quarry can be found at the Euclid Creek Reservation.  Interestingly, Euclid Creek is also the location of some Bigfoot sightings.

Research of old Cuyahoga County naturalization records show that many Irish and Italian immigrants resided in Bluestone, and most likely worked at the quarry.  Little is known about what life was like in Bluestone.  However, some information was found at the website http://www.ghosttowns.com .  Here, it states that Bluestone was "a rip-roaring town, much like the old western towns, complete with dance halls, a red light district and many shootings."

For many years, the town flourished.  However, by the early 1900's, the need for bluestone in construction diminished with the increased use of concrete.  The town of Bluestone subsequently dissolved. 

Ghost towns are not uncommon in Ohio.  However, what makes Bluestone interesting is that extensive evidence of its existence can still be found.  A large parcel of undeveloped land containing some of the remains of Bluestone can be found off of Bluestone Road in South Euclid, in between a school/day care center and a recreation playing field.  Most of this land is inaccessible and fenced-off (probably for safety reasons), but a hidden trail behind a strip mall led us to the site.