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Fostoria, Ohio
Fostoria is a city of 12,344 people in Hancock County, Ohio, founded in 1854.
Why visit Fostoria
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 20 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Fostoria Historical Museum and Glass Heritage Gallery.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Fostoria
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fostoria
Fostoria (, foss-TORR-EE-ə) is a city located at the convergence of Hancock, Seneca, and Wood counties in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 13,046 at the 2020 census, slightly down from 13,441 at the 2010 census. It is approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Toledo and 90 miles (140 km) north of Columbus. The community grew substantially during the end of the 19th century, coinciding with the northwest Ohio gas boom.
From the Wikipedia article Fostoria, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Fostoria Glass Marker
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
This marker is dedicated to Fostoria Ohio, Home of Fostoria Glass
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes20
Fostoria Pizza Palace
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
1610 N County Line Street
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
1059 North Countyline Street, Fostoria
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.5 mi
255 W.South Street, Fostoria
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
1030 County Line Street, Fostoria
Mo-Fr 04:00-22:00; Sa-Su 05:00-22:00
8 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
Fostoria was created in 1854 with the merger of the communities of Rome and Risdon. The combination of both communities' Methodist churches, on land donated by Charles W. Foster, led to the merger. To show their appreciation for Mr. Foster's generosity, the new community was named Fostoria. Charles W. Foster's son, Charles, became one of Fostoria's most famous citizens—becoming the 35th governor of Ohio and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury under President Benjamin Harrison.
Fostoria is known for its glass heritage and railroads: two CSX main lines and one NS main line intersect in downtown Fostoria, an area called the "Iron Triangle." A natural gas boom in the 1880s, the railroad lines, and recruiting efforts by the community caused Fostoria to become home for numerous glass factories, including the Mambourg Glass Company (the city's first glass factory), the Fostoria Glass Company, the Seneca Glass Company, the Novelty Glass Company, and others.
Although the boom in gas and glass is long over, railroads continue to be important to the community. More than 100 trains pass through Fostoria each day. The Fostoria Railroad Preservation Society, aided by a $815,760 grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation, completed a train viewing park in 2013 to help capitalize on the thousands of railfans who visit yearly.
From the History section of Fostoria, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship26
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare3
Map of Fostoria
85 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 2.6 in | 9.4 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 2.2 in | 6.8 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 29°F | 2.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 2.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 6.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tiffin Hcn (13 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, 17 miles away.
- Tiffin 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Findlay 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Bowling Green 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Fremont 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Perrysburg 29 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- Maumee 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Oregon 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Bucyrus 34 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- Toledo 36 mi north, about 58 min by car
- Marion 42 mi south, about 1 h 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Fostoria, Nyttend, Public domain
- Downtown Fostoria Ohio, Mbrickn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fostoria station postcard (1), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Fostoria, Ohio (7981716046), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fostoria station postcard (2), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Fostoria, Ohio (7981714351), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fostoria Mausoleum side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fostoria Mausoleum, Vdrj2, Public domain
- Fostoria, Ohio (7981715309), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- High Street United Methodist Church, Mbrickn, CC BY 4.0
- Marcus Dana House, User:Vdrj2, Public domain
- Ambrose Cory House, Nyttend, Public domain
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