Our Town

Fostoria, Ohio

Location:

Fostoria is located in Northwest Ohio approximately 40 miles southeast of Toledo. Columbus, Cleveland and Detroit are all within two hours of Fostoria. Five State and one U.S. highway run through Fostoria. The Ohio Turnpike (I-80/90) and Interstate 75 are easily accessible within 20 minutes of Fostoria. Routes include: U.S. 23, Ohio 12, 18, 199, 587 and 613.

The City of Fostoria is located in three Ohio counties.  Seneca, Hancock, and Wood are the counties.

Education:

The Fostoria Community School District is made up of three elementary schools; Longfellow Elementary School has Kindergarten and First grade, Field Elementary School has Second and Third grades, Riley Elementary has Fourth and Fifth grades. Fostoria Middle School accommodates the Sixth, Seventh, and Eight grades.  Fostoria High School accommodates Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth grades.

In addition Fostoria is assessable to Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, Ohio 26 miles), Heidelberg College (Tiffin, Ohio ~ 13 miles), Tiffin University (Tiffin, Ohio 13 miles), Owens Community College (Findlay, Ohio 14 miles), The University of Findlay (Findlay, Ohio 14 miles), and Terra Community College (Fremont, Ohio 20 miles).

Population:

Fostoria's population is approximately 13,900 and 20,000 including the surrounding area.

Employment:

In Fostoria there is a strong employment in areas such as automotive, rubber, plastics, printing, machinery, metals and building materials production. Other professions that are well-represented throughout the area include retail and wholesale sales, healthcare, education and government positions.

Attractions:

There are many attractions for visitors in Fostoria.  There is something for everyone to enjoy in the Fostoria area.  There is something for the  glass collectors, train enthusiasts, history buffs or for those who just want to  enjoy the local water parks, fun festivals,  good meals or the great golf courses.

Glass Collectors will appreciate the original Fostoria Glass pieces at the local Glass Museum. Train Enthusiasts will thrill to the "Iron Triangle" in Fostoria. The only one of its kind in the country, Fostoria's Iron Triangle draws guests from many countries. The local historical museum features the best of Fostoria's past including one of Ohio's first governors, the rising of the glass industry and a train history which includes the first electrified switchboard in the world.

Golfers have a choice of 3 courses in the area including Fostoria Country Club, a private 18-hole facility with a reciprocal guest agreement in place; Lakeland Golf Course, a public 18-hole course and Loudon Meadows Golf Club, a semi-private 18-hole course with an open guest policy. Fostoria's Water Park and Put 'n Pond Water Park are lots of fun for the entire family.