Wood County, County seat in northwestern Ohio, United States.
Description
Wood County is an administrative division in northwestern Ohio featuring a blend of urban centers, farmland, and natural areas along the Maumee River. The region spans agricultural land and developed areas, with different landscapes and environments throughout.
History
The county was established in 1820 and named after Captain Eleazer D. Wood, an engineer who built Fort Meigs during the War of 1812. This naming reflects the region's connection to early American military construction and defense efforts.
Culture
Bowling Green State University shapes the cultural life of the area through its arts programs, sports teams, and community events that draw people together. Students and visitors gather in the campus spaces and cultural venues that influence how the region develops.
Practical
Visitors can use the Wood County District Public Library system, which maintains multiple branches with extensive collections throughout the area. These libraries offer educational programs and serve as good starting points for learning about the region.
Did you know?
First Solar operates one of the largest solar panel manufacturing facilities in the United States in this area. The production site demonstrates the region's role in renewable energy industries and modern economic development.
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Toledo Zoo
29 km
Doyt Perry Stadium
2 km
Fort Meigs
21.6 km
Fort Miami
23.7 km
Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
29.1 km
Slater Family Ice Arena
2.2 km
Stranahan Theater
26 km
Fallen Timbers Battlefield
21.5 km
Mary Jane Thurston State Park
22.2 km
Farnsworth Metropark
17 kmSide Cut Metropark
22.1 km
Islamic Center of Greater Toledo
18.7 km
Battle of Fallen Timbers Monument
21.4 km
Interurban Bridge
16.7 kmProvidence Metropark
20.9 kmSwan Creek Preserve Metropark
28.6 km
Wood County Courthouse and Jail
3 km
Dodge Site
16.5 km
Wood County Museum
1.1 km
Hull-Wolcott House
23.7 kmLucas County Recreation Center
25.2 km
Cornerstone Church
25.4 km
Mickey Cochrane Stadium
2.2 km
Governor's Inn
22.9 km
U.S. Post Office
3.3 kmNational Construction Equipment Museum
8.6 kmBlue Creek Conservation Area
21.9 km
Rossford Public Library
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