Findlay Area Information
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Findlay•Hancock County At A Glance
A World-Class Community You'll experience a wide range of cultures and commercial opportunity. You'll find people in harmony and business in motion. It is these amenities and more that make Findlay•Hancock County a great place to live, work and play. |
Welcome to Flag City U.S.A.
The high level of civic pride and patriotism in Findlay, Ohio, has earned the community the distinction of being named "Flag City U.S.A."
During the 1960s, the Findlay community began celebrating June 14, Flag Day, by decorating virtually every home and business in the city with more than 14,000 U.S. flags. This inspiring display led to a congressional declaration in 1974, when Findlay was officially christened "Flag City U.S.A."
Quality of Life
Living in Findlay•Hancock County offers many benefits. The commute is brief, the surroundings are scenic, the community is friendly, and traditional family values are cherished.
• Housing is widely available and affordable, whether you prefer new construction, existing housing, condo and apartment living or stately turn-of-the-century homes.
• Most area residents enjoy a simple commute of less than 15 minutes.
• Findlay's family-oriented atmosphere strengthens our residents' sense of volunteerism and community pride.
History of The Area
Findlay's origin dates back more than 200 years. The earliest known settler of Hancock County was a Frenchman by the name of Jean Jacques Blanchard. Blanchard arrived here in 1769 and settled with the Shawnee tribe of Native Americans.
It was not until the war of 1812 that Findlay was founded. In that year, Colonel James Findlay commanded a regiment for General Hull. He moved the Ohio Frontier Army from Dayton to Detroit, opening a road to the Blanchard River and building a stockade. That stockade was named Fort Findlay in his honor. The fort stood west of the spot where the Main Street Bridge today crosses the Blanchard River.
The city's population grew rapidly in 1886 when gas and oil were discovered. The discovery led to much attention for Findlay. Thousands came to see the famous gas wells and the first practical use of natural gas in mechanical arts was developed in Findlay. As a result of the boom, the town quadrupled in population virtually overnight. The gas proved to be of short duration, but continued oil discoveries enabled the town to move forward with steady population growth.
Industry and agriculture combined to provide a strong and well-integrated basis for the community's prosperity. The majority of Findlay's manufacturing plants have grown from within the community itself, although others have been attracted by the positive business climate.
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Findlay and Hancock County is an area on the move. Sustained by an influx of corporate relocations and growth, the city is alive with hope, excitement and a great vision of what the future will bring. With corporations such as Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and Marathon Oil making their home here and other companies like Whirlpool and Cardinal Health with regional offices here, our economic growth has been astounding - and will continue to be. Many may wonder "Why Findlay?" and we know they've never visited here before, because just like all those corporations have discovered, you will see that ours is a town that offers many wonderful things all families look for. Our crime rate is almost non existent, our schools are consistently rated excellent and our residents have plenty of great jobs available to them. That's why we are one of Ohio's fastest growing cities! |
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As you make your way through the area, you will find that we are a community firmly planted in the soil. Most of Hancock County is farmland that produces some of the best soybeans and corn in the nation. That's where we get our wholesome values and folksy charm! As you explore more, you will find plenty of great shopping at our many specialty shops and antique stores. We're known for our numerous antique shops! We're also known for great restaurants, interesting attractions and plenty of other fun activities for the whole family. We have one of the country's highest rated golf courses in Red Hawk Run, and a fantastic park system that is the envy of cities twice our size. You will notice that we proudly proclaim ourselves as "Flag City U.S.A." During the 1960s, the Findlay community began celebrating June 14, Flag Day, by decorating virtually every home and business in the city with more than 14,000 U.S. flags. This inspiring display led to a congressional declaration in 1974 when Findlay was officially christened "Flag City U.S.A." You will find our weather to be typically Midwestern. Here's a little more on what you can expect on your visit to Findlay-Hancock County:
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The University of Findlay
Located at 1000 N. Main St. near downtown, The University of Findlay is a dynamic, thriving institution of higher learning and a key asset of our community. With a current enrollment of approximately 4,700 full-time students, the campus is alive with both students and visitors from all over the world.
From high school students and their parents to foreign officials to enrolled students, visitors like you from all over are looking for information regarding the school and its facilities. We've provided some links below to get you started.
Here are some important links for your visit to The University of Findlay:
Directions - http://www.findlay.edu/visiting/directions/
Campus Offices - http://www.findlay.edu/offices/
Campus Tours - http://www.findlay.edu/visiting/tour/
For all other information, visit the University of Findlay homepage at: http://www.findlay.edu/
