Findlay, Ohio
Findlay is a city of 40,287 people in Hancock County, Ohio, founded in 1887.
Why visit Findlay
Townapedia lists 59 museums and landmarks, 58 parks and trails, 163 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC, University of Findlay, Charles H. Bigelow House and Hancock County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 24 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Findlay
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About Findlay
Findlay is a city in Hancock County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The second-largest city in Northwest Ohio, Findlay lies about 40 miles (64 km) south of Toledo. The population was 40,313 at the 2020 census. The principal city of the Findlay micropolitan area, it is home to the University of Findlay and the headquarters of Marathon Petroleum.
From the Wikipedia article Findlay, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
University of Findlay
School · 1.0 mi
University in Findlay, Ohio, USA
Wolfe's Produce Stand
Farm and orchard · 3.8 mi
11343 SR 37, Findlay
Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 09:00-18:00
The Lawrence Place
Farm and orchard · 2.6 mi
Carey Road, Findlay
Museums and landmarks59
Charles H. Bigelow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
House
North Main Street, Findlay
Hancock County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Courthouse in Findlay, Ohio, US
Adams School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic school building in Findlay, Ohio, United States
First Hancock County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
County courthouse in Ohio, United States of America
Hancock Historical Museum
Museum · 1.1 mi
History museum in Findlay, Ohio
We 10:00-16:00; Th 10:00-16:00; Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa "By...
Findlay Art League
Museum · 1.0 mi
117 West Crawford Street, Findlay
We-Fr 16:00-18:00; Sa-Su 12:00-15:00
Mazza Museum of International Art from Picture Books
Museum · 0.9 mi
Art museum in Ohio, United States
Northwest Ohio Railroad Museum and Historical Village
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
12505 County Road 212, Findlay
47 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds58
46 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes163
Jac & Do's Pizza East
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
1905 Tiffin Avenue, Findlay
Su-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-01:00
Japan West
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.9 mi
406 South Main Street, Findlay
Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00,17:00-22:00; PH off
Dougie John's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
106 South Main Street, Findlay
Su-Mo 15:00-21:00, Tu-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00
Scramblers
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
516 South Main Street, Findlay
06:30-15:00; PH off
151 more on the map.
History
In the War of 1812, Colonel James Findlay of Cincinnati built a road and a stockade to transport and shelter troops in the Great Black Swamp 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 Civil War, Findlay was a stop for slaves along the Underground Railroad.
In 1861, David Ross Locke 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, Warren G. Harding, 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.
From the History section of Findlay, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Findlay Inn and Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
200 East Main Cross Street, Findlay
Churches and places of worship68
Saint Marks United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.2 mi
800 South Main Street, Findlay
Unitarian Universalist Church of Blanchard Valley
Place of worship · 1.6 mi
2415 North Main Street, Findlay
Saint Michael Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
617 West Main Cross Street, Findlay
Saint MIchael the Archangel Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
750 Bright Road, Findlay
Empowered Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.6 mi
1701 Mount Blanchard Road, Findlay
Findlay First Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 1.9 mi
2501 Broad Avenue, Findlay
Findlay Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.8 mi
Northtowne Drive, Findlay
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 2.6 mi
2330 South Main Street, Findlay
Shopping45
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Heritage Christian School
School · Baptist · 1.8 mi
Broad Avenue, Findlay
Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center
Library · 0.8 mi
817 Harmon Street, Findlay
Healthcare31
Center for Safe and Healthy Children
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
1900 Chapel Drive, Findlay
ENT & Allergy Specialists of Northwest Ohio
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
1110 West Main Cross Street, Findlay
Terra Nova Medical Family Practice Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
613 Bright Road, Findlay
Blanchard Valley Medical Associates
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
200 East Pearl Street, Findlay
Neil and Laura Clark Women & Children's Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
301 West Wallace Street, Findlay
Map of Findlay
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 2.6 in | 8.1 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 21°F | 2.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 2.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 2.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.5 in | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Findlay Wpcc Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hancock County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-02: Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2007-08-27: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Findlay Airport (FDY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Fostoria 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Bowling Green 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Tiffin 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Lima 33 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- Perrysburg 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Fremont 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
- Maumee 37 mi north, about 59 min by car
- Bucyrus 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Marion 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Toledo 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Findlay Ohio Summer 2019, Mbrickn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hancock County Courthouse — Findlay, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charles H. Bigelow House, User:Pepsi2786, Public domain
- Adams School from SSW, facing NNE, Mfennema, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Hancock County Courthouse, Findlay, User:Pepsi2786, Public domain
- Hancock Historical Museum, Mbrickn, CC BY-SA 4.0
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