Northwood, Ohio
Northwood is a city of 5,193 people in Wood County, Ohio, founded in 1874.
Why visit Northwood
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 44 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Anthony Wayne Bridge, Martin Luther King Bridge, Stations of the Cross and Edward D. Libbey House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Northwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Northwood
Northwood is a city and eastern suburb in Wood County, Ohio, United States, within the Toledo metropolitan area. The population was 5,160 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Northwood, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Anthony Wayne Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Suspension bridge in Toledo, Ohio, USA
Martin Luther King Bridge
Bridge · 3.7 mi
Bridge in Toledo, Ohio, USA
Toledo Academy of Beauty
School · 2.1 mi
Cosmetology school in Ohio, U.S
Veterans' Glass City Skyway
Bridge · 3.8 mi
Cable-stayed bridge in Toledo, Ohio, USA
Museums and landmarks18
Edward D. Libbey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Hillcrest Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Hotel in Ohio, United States of America
James M. Ashley and Thomas W.L. Ashley United States Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic courthouse in Toledo, Ohio
Jefferson Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Vocational school in Toledo, Ohio
Lucas County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Building in Ohio
Oliver House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic hotel building in Toledo, Ohio, United States
Pythian Castle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Building in Toledo, Ohio, United States
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Church building in Toledo, United States of America
Tower on the Maumee
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Skyscraper in Toledo, Ohio
Valentine Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Theatre and former movie theater in Toledo, Ohio, United States
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Vistula Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Human settlement in Toledo, Ohio, United States of America
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Pearson Metropark
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Oregon, United States of America
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes44
Marco's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.4 mi
2607 Starr Avenue
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 12:00-22:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
2621 Navarre Avenue, Oregon
Mo-We 05:00-18:00; Fr-Su 05:00-18:00
Los Cabos Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
4505 Woodville Road, Northwood
32 more on the map.
History
Northwood was originally Ross Township. It was the northernmost township in Wood County from its establishment on April 18, 1874 until December 1, 1962. Farms, gardens, orchards, and railroads covered the area located just south of east Toledo. In 1898 Edward Ford's glass factory was built along the Maumee River, which ultimately led to the incorporation of the village of Rossford in 1939 within the western portion of the township. Ross Township was then divided so that Rossford Township would serve as a barrier between Rossford and the remaining Ross Township. On December 1, 1962, Ross Township ceased to exist when it became incorporated as the city of Northwood, so aptly named because of its location at the top of Wood County. With its departure, Wood County dropped its number of townships from 20 to 19.
The original boundary of Ross Township can be observed as follows: beginning at the southeastern corner of Northwood, thence westward along the southern border to Rossford, thence westward along the line of Elm Tree Street to the Maumee River, thence northeastward and eastward along the Lucas County border until the Ottawa County border, and thence southward to the point of beginning.
From the History section of Northwood, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship31
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School and Academy
School · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
3225 Pickle Road, Oregon
Explorers Academy of Science And Technology
School · 5.8 mi
1850 Airport Hwy, Toledo
Healthcare7
Map of Northwood
199 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 20°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 22°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 29°F | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 40°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 3.2 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 2.4 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 26°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Toledo Metcalf Fld (3 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
Wood County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2002-11-18: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Toledo Executive Airport (TDZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Walbridge 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Oregon 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Millbury 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Toledo 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Curtice 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Genoa 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Perrysburg 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Maumee 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Holland 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Sylvania 14 mi northwest, about 22 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
- Mary Avenue Northwood, Nyttend, Public domain
- CSX SD40-3 going through Northwood, Shakes1420, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Woodville Mall - Northwood, Ohio, Nicholas Eckhart from Elyria, Ohio, United States of America, CC BY 2.0
- Hillcrest Hotel, Toledo, Nyttend, Public domain
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Toledo, Nyttend, Public domain
- Toledo Central YMCA, Nyttend, Public domain
- Pythian Castle, Toledo, Nyttend, Public domain
- Edward D. Libbey house from NW 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Historic Church of Saint Patrick (Toledo, OH) - exterior, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Exterior, U.S. Courthouse, Toledo, Ohio LCCN2010718813, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- Jefferson Center (Toledo, Ohio), August 2021, MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lucas County, Ohio Courthouse at night, Joel Rossol, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Successful Sales, Oliver House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Primera Iglesia Bautista in Vistula, Toledo, Nyttend, Public domain
- Front Entrance of The National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, Ohio, October 2019, MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imagination Station Front Entrance, July 2021, MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ML King Bridge viewed from south - Toledo, Ohio (2013), Will Clardy, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Northside Veterans Bridge PB040389, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UP CSX combo on Chicago Line, Shakes1420, CC BY-SA 2.0
- CSX SD40-3 cruising around, Shakes1420, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ProMedica Bay Park Hospital, Front Entrance Corner, February 2021, MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS015-E-7815 - View of Michigan, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-24752 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Kaptur town hall and listening session in Toledo, May 30, 2017 (35015479545), Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, CC BY 2.0
- Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School, August 2021, MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walbridge former high school, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mercy Health St. Charles Hospital, Front Entrance, February 2021, MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plymouth below Ravine in East Toledo, Nyttend, Public domain
- Toledo Academy of Beauty Entrance, June 2022, MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0
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