Toledo

Toledo is a city in Lucas County at the western end of Lake Erie, stretching along the Maumee River and encompassing many residential neighborhoods and commercial districts. The city is divided into several areas with industrial facilities, parks and housing zones connected by main roads.

The construction of the Miami and Erie Canal in 1845 transformed the city into a transportation hub connected to New York and Chicago by railways. This development attracted industrial enterprises that settled along the river and rail lines.

The Toledo Museum of Art displays glass objects that recall the era when the city produced glassware on a large scale. Visitors can explore local restaurants and bars in several neighborhoods where residents gather after work.

The city offers a service system called Engage Toledo, available around the clock, through which residents can report infrastructure issues and access municipal services. Visitors will find parking in various districts and can move between neighborhoods on foot or by car.

The Toledo War in the 1830s was a territorial dispute between Ohio and Michigan that resulted in the city becoming part of Ohio in 1837. This conflict was resolved without armed confrontation, even though both sides mobilized militias.

Location: Lucas County

Inception: 1833

Elevation above the sea: 187 m

Shares border with: Bedford Township

Website: https://toledo.oh.gov

GPS coordinates: 41.65278,-83.53778

Latest update: December 14, 2025 04:10