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Toledo, OH

Toledo is a city in and the county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 270,871, making Toledo the fourth-most populous city in Ohio, after Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Toledo is the 84th-most populous city in the United States. It is the principal city of the Toledo metropolitan area, which had 606,240 residents in 2020. Toledo also serves as a major trade center for the Midwest; its port is the fifth-busiest on the Great Lakes.

The city was founded in 1833 on the west bank of the Maumee River and originally incorporated as part of the Michigan Territory. It was re-founded in 1837 after the conclusion of the Toledo War when it was incorporated in Ohio. After the 1845 completion of the Miami and Erie Canal, Toledo grew quickly; it also benefited from its position on the railway line between New York City and Chicago. The first of many glass manufacturers arrived in the 1880s, eventually earning Toledo its nickname "The Glass City". Downtown Toledo has been subject to major revitalization efforts, including a growing entertainment district. Toledo is home to the University of Toledo.

Toledo is located at 41°39′10″N 83°32′16″W (41.6525, −83.5375). The city has a total area of 84.12 square miles (217.87 km²), of which 3.43 square miles (8.88 km²) is covered by water.

The city straddles the Maumee River at its mouth at the southern end of Maumee Bay, the westernmost inlet of Lake Erie. The city is located north of what had been the Great Black Swamp, giving rise to another nickname, Frog Town. Toledo sits within the borders of a sandy oak savanna called the Oak Openings Region, an important ecological site that once comprised more than 300 square miles (780 km²).

Toledo is within 250 miles (400 km) by road from seven metropolitan areas that have a population of more than two million people: Detroit, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, and Chicago. In addition, it is within 300 miles of Toronto, Ontario.

The region was part of a larger area controlled by the historic tribes of the Wyandot and the people of the Council of Three Fires (Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa). The French established trading posts in the area by 1680 to take advantage of the lucrative fur trade. The Odawa moved from Manitoulin Island and the Bruce Peninsula at the invitation of the French, who established a trading post at Fort Detroit, about 60 miles to the north. They settled in an area extending into northwest Ohio. By the early 18th century, the Odawa occupied areas along most of the Maumee River to its mouth. They served as middlemen between the French and tribes further to the west and north. The Wyandot occupied central Ohio, and the Shawnee and Lenape occupied the southern areas.

When the city of Toledo was preparing to pave its streets, it surveyed "two prehistoric semicircular earthworks, presumably for stockades." One was at the intersection of Clayton and Oliver Streets on the south bank of Swan Creek; the other was at the intersection of Fassett and Fort Streets on the right bank of the Maumee River. Such earthworks were typical of mound-building peoples.

Toledo places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with numerous facilities and initiatives aimed at promoting the well-being of its residents. ProMedica Toledo Hospital, one of the city's largest healthcare providers, offers a wide range of medical services, including specialized care in various fields such as cardiology, oncology, and orthopedics. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Toledo Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Fitness Bootcamp, Fitness 4 All Gym, and Super Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Toledo, such as the Wildwood Metropark Trail and University Park Bike Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Toledo, OH are Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo Botanical Garden, and Imagination Station.

Population: 265,304 (2023). ZIP code: 43601. Area codes: 419, 567. Elevation: 614 ft (187 m). Area: 83.83 sq mi (217.12 km²).

FAQs

What is Toledo, OH's crime rate?

With a crime rate of 43 per one thousand residents, Toledo has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 23. Within Ohio, more than 98% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Toledo. In fact, after researching dangerous places to live, NeighborhoodScout found Toledo to be one of the top 100 most dangerous cities in the U.S.A.

What is the racial makeup of Toledo, OH?

Toledo, OH is home to a population of 645k people, of which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.32% of Toledo, OH residents were born outside of the country (21.4k people). In 2022, there were 5.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (477k people) in Toledo, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 83.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 24.9k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What industry is Toledo, OH is known for?

Toledo’s nickname is ‘The Glass City’ and there’s a long history of the glass industry here. It’s not just the glass capital of the country, but it’s the ‘Glass Capital of the World’. Not just glass art, which they have in abundance, but everything from bottles to windows. There’s always something involving glass going on… from art exhibits to classes and demonstrations. 

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Toledo, OH

ProMedica Toledo Hospital

Toledo Parks and Recreation Department

Fitness Bootcamp

Fitness 4 All Gym 

Super Fitness

Wildwood Metropark Trail 

University Park Bike Trail

Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

Toledo Museum of Art

Toledo Botanical Garden

Imagination Station

NeighborhoodScout

DataUSA

Movoto

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