Findlay ( ) is a city in

Hancock County, Ohio Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 74,920. Its county seat and largest city is Findlay. The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1828. It was named for John Ha ...

, United States, and its

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. The second-largest city in

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, Findlay lies about 40 miles (64 km) south of

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. Its population was 40,313 at the 2020 census. The principal city of the Findlay micropolitan area, it is home to the

University of Findlay The University of Findlay (UF) is a private Christian university in Findlay, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1882 through a joint partnership between the Churches of God General Conference and the city of Findlay. UF has nearly 80 ...

and the headquarters of ''Fortune'' 100 company

Marathon Petroleum Marathon Petroleum Corporation is an petroleum industry in the United States, American petroleum refining, marketing, and transportation company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company was a wholly owned subsidiary of Marathon Oil until a cor ...

History

In the War of 1812, Colonel James Findlay of Cincinnati built a road and a stockade to transport and shelter troops in the

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region. This stockade was named Fort Findlay in his honor. At the conclusion of the war, the community of Findlay was born. The first town lots were laid out in 1821 by future Ohio Governor Joseph Vance and Elnathan Corry. Before the

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, Findlay was a stop for

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along the

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. In 1861,

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moved to Findlay, where he served as editor for the ''Hancock Jeffersonian'' newspaper until he left in 1865. It was in the Hancock Jeffersonian that Locke penned the first of his Nasby letters. During the 1880s, Findlay was a booming center of oil and natural gas production, though the supply of petroleum had dwindled by the early 20th century. Findlay hosted the highly competitive Ohio State Music Festival in 1884. A young cornet player,

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, and his Citizens' Cornet Band of Marion placed third in the competition. Harding went on to be elected the 29th President of the United States. On March 31, 1892, the only known

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in the history of Hancock County occurred when a mob of 1,000 men, many "respectable citizens", broke into the county jail in Findlay. They lynched Mr. Lytle, who had seriously (but not fatally as believed at the time) injured his wife and two daughters with a hatchet the day before, by hanging him twice (first from the bridge, then a telegraph pole) and finally shooting his body over a dozen times. The authorities had intended to secretly convey the prisoner to a suburb at one o'clock, where a train was to have been taken for

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, but their plans were frustrated by the mob. In 1908, American songwriter

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wrote the standard, "

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" while fishing along the

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in Findlay. The song was published in 1910. A disaster occurred during the 1936

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celebration, where a stray firework fell into a crowd, injuring 16 people and attracting national media attention. For three months in the early 1960s, Findlay had the distinction of being the only community in the world where

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telephone service was available. Touch-tone service was first introduced there on November 1, 1960. In 2007, a flood that crested at 18.46 feet caused around $100 million in damage. The flood was nearly as strong as the 1913 flood.

Geography

Findlay is located at (41.042843, −83.642216). According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which is covered by water. The Blanchard River travels through Findlay, flowing east to west. The Findlay Reservoir No. 2 is the largest above-ground reservoir in the state of Ohio, with a capacity around of water.

Climate

Demographics

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, 40,313 people and 17,550 households were in the city. The population density was . The

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makeup of the city was 84.6% White, 2.5% Black, 0.2% Native American, 2.3% Asian, and 3.6% of two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 7.9% of the population. About 20.4% of residents were under 18, and 17.2% were over 65. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female. The median household income was $50,921 (in 2021 dollars). Per capita income for the city was $33,411; 13.5% of persons were below the poverty line.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, 41,202 people, 17,354 households, and 10,329 families resided in the city. The population density was . There were 19,318 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.5% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 5.7% of the population. Of the 17,354 households, 28.3% had children under 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were not families. About 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.29, and the average family size was 2.87. The median age in the city was 35.9 years. The age distribution was 22.2% under 18; 12.9% from 18 to 24; 25.5% from 25 to 44; 25.0% from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, 38,967 people, 15,905 households, and 10,004 families were living in the city. The population density was . The 17,152 housing units had an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 1.4% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.76% Asian, 1.69% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 3.95% of the population. Of the 15,905 households, 29.2% had children under 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were not families. Around 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.36, and the average family size was 2.93. In the city, the age distribution was 23.8% under 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 87.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $40,883, and for a family was $49,986. Males had a median income of $36,150 versus $23,797 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,328. About 5.9% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under 18 and 6.1% of those 65 or over.

Economy

Findlay was the headquarters of the

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, founded in 1914, which specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing, and sales of replacement automobile and truck tires, and subsidiaries that specialize in medium truck, motorcycle, and racing tires. Cooper Tire was acquired by

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in 2021. Findlay was the longtime headquarters of the Marathon Oil Corporation from 1905 until 1990 when it moved its offices to

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, a former subsidiary of Marathon Oil, maintained its main office in Findlay after Marathon Oil moved. On July 1, 2011, Marathon Petroleum became an independent entity, with headquarters in Findlay. The city's major shopping center is Findlay Village Mall, opened in 1962. Findlay is home to the

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dishwasher manufacturing plant and distribution center. This plant is considered to be the largest dishwasher plant in the world (based on production). Findlay is home to several other major distribution centers, including

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, and

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Largest employers

According to the City of Findlay 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the following companies are the top employers in the city:

Government

The city is administered by a mayor and a city council with the city council being composed of the president of council, seven ward representatives, and three representatives elected at-large. The mayor appoints the director of public safety and service, while the people elect the auditor, treasurer, law director, and two municipal court judges. The current mayor, Christina Muryn, was first elected in 2019 and then reelected in 2023, with her second four-year term beginning on January 1, 2024.

Culture

Annual activities

* Boogie on Main Street – June * Riverside Wine festival – June * Flag City BalloonFest – August * Rib-Off on Broadway – August *

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– September * Findlay , Hancock County Halloween Parade – October

Sports

Findlay has previously hosted multiple professional sports teams in

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, as well as amateur and semi-professional hockey. The Findlay Browns was the final nickname of the minor league baseball teams based in Findlay between 1895 and 1941. Findlay teams played as members of the

Interstate League The Interstate League was the name of five different American minor baseball leagues that played intermittently from 1896 through 1952. Early leagues Earlier versions of the Interstate League, with years active: *1896–1901: an unclassified ...

in 1895, Buckeye League in 1915 and

Ohio State League The Ohio State League was a minor league baseball league that operated in numerous seasons between 1887 and 1947, predominantly as a Class D (baseball), Class D level league. League franchises were based in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wes ...

from 1937 to 1941. The Findlay Browns were an affiliate of the

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in 1937 and 1938. For hockey, the city was home to the

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from 2006 to 2008. Beginning in 2008, the

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played Junior A hockey at the Cube Ice Arena at the Hancock Recreation Center. In 2009, the Grrrowl won the United Junior Hockey League's only championship beating the Jamestown Jets two games to one. The UJHL and an attempted successor folded the next year. Collegiate sports in Findlay take place at the University of Findlay, which participates in Division II athletics as a member of the

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Transportation

Findlay Airport does not have regularly scheduled passenger flights.

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, and

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are major highways that pass through the city. State routes in the city of Findlay include:

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, Ohio State Route 568, and

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. Historically, the

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, the

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, and the

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operated passenger train service through Findlay. The last trains were the Nickel Plate's St. Louis–Muncie–Cleveland trains (#9, ''Blue Arrow'' westbound and #10, ''Blue Dart'' eastbound). These trains ended in 1959.

Education

Primary and secondary

Three intermediate (3–5) buildings and three primary (K–2) buildings are within the city of Findlay. For decades, students attended one of three junior high schools: Donnell (Atoms), Central (Spartans), or Glenwood (Eagles). The original Donnell School building located on Baldwin Avenue was razed in 2012 to make room for the construction of a new building, which began usage in January 2013. Another new school built directly behind the original Glenwood building on North Main Street officially opened and began usage in January 2013. The building known as Central, located on West Main Cross, was originally Findlay's high school (until the current high school was built in 1963). Once the two new middle schools were opened, part of Central was razed, leaving only the auditorium. A new Performing Arts Center (funded mainly by Marathon Petroleum) was constructed by refurbishing and renovating Central's auditorium, finishing in December 2015.

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is a comprehensive high school with an enrollment of 1,632 students in grades 9–12. Of the 130 professional staff, 87 have master's degrees or beyond. Accreditation has been granted by AdvancEd Accreditation.

Postsecondary

The city is home to the

, a

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with an enrollment of over 4,100 students, and

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, a state school with an enrollment of 2,391 students. The University of Findlay is best known for its programs in Education (undergraduate and Master's) and the equestrian studies programs. Students enrolled in the preveterinary or western equestrian studies have access to a farm operated by the university. Those students who are pursuing a degree in English equestrian studies have access to a separate rural facility composed of , which includes the University Equine Veterinary Services Inc. Winebrenner Theological Seminary also makes its home in Findlay, adjacent to the university. Findlay also had a branch location of

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prior to 2017.

Public library

The city has the main branch of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. The library was established on April 16, 1888, and was originally housed in the Hancock County Courthouse basement until it was able to move into an old post office building in 1935. The main library building was renovated in 1991, and again in 2009 after a major flood. The library announced in March 2019 it would end the process of charging late fees.

Notable people

* Peggy Kirk Bell, golfer, winner of the 1949

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Willard Harrison Bennett Willard Harrison Bennett (June 13, 1903 – September 28, 1987) was an American scientist and inventor, born in Findlay, Ohio. Bennett conducted research into plasma physics, astrophysics, geophysics, surface physics, and physical chemistry. T ...

, inventor of the radio frequency

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* Joshua Brodbeck, international concert organist *

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, college basketball player for Ohio State, Big Ten leader in steals *

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, Tony Award-winning

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actor and singer *

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, Broadway playwright, ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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'' * Jo Ann Davidson, Ohio's first female Speaker of the House * James C. Donnell, president of

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(now Marathon Oil) *

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, actress and

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star *

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, Congressman *

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developer and driver, and first

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winner *

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, Ohio state senator, high school football coach of

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* Michael Holmes, saxophonist *

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, former

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in the

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(NFL)''Thursday's sports transactions.''

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. Retrieved 7 November 2006. * Grant "Home Run" Johnson,

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player and manager * John Kidd, former punter in the NFL *

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, shot-putter who won bronze at the

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, actor *

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, Broadway star of the 1920s * William Mungen,

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, lawyer, Union Army colonel *

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, cattleman and author * Michael G. Oxley,

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(1981–2006), co-author of

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, Executive Vice President of

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, men's college basketball coach at

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, pitcher for the

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and

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, novelist, short-story writer, poet, and playwright * Howard Taylor Ricketts,

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who discovered the causative agent of

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, ''

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in the NFL for the

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* Mike Streicher, racing driver * Philip Sugden, artist and painter *

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, musician known for

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* Wilson Vance (1845–1911), American Civil War soldier awarded the

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* Chad Zerbe, former pitcher for the

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Friendship city

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, which began on August 16, 2018.

References

External links

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City of Findlay, Ohio

www.FindlayHancockED.com

www.VisitFindlay.com
{{Authority control Cities in Ohio Cities in Hancock County, Ohio County seats in Ohio Micropolitan areas of Ohio Populated places established in 1887 1887 establishments in Ohio