Toronto, Ohio
Toronto is a city of 5,293 people in Jefferson County, Ohio, founded in 1881.
Why visit Toronto
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Taylors Hill, First National Bank and Johnston-Truax House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Toronto
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Toronto
Toronto is a city in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States, on the Ohio River. The population was 5,303 at the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous city in Jefferson County. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Toronto, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks5
First National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in New Cumberland, West Virginia, United States
Johnston-Truax House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Marshall House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic home located at New Cumberland, Hancock County, West Virginia
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes18
6 more on the map.
History
The area was first settled in the 19th century, when it was known as Newburg's Landing. When the railway was built, however, the area's name was changed to Sloanes Station. In 1881, following a vote, the town was incorporated under its present name, inspired by Toronto, Ontario. The name was suggested by pioneer manufacturer Thomas M. Daniels and his business associate, W. F. Dunsbaugh—a Toronto, Ontario native—who believed it was a place worth emulating. Along with its Canadian counterpart, it is one of only two incorporated cities in the world named Toronto.
In the 20th century, the town became a center of heavy industry with a number of large factories in and around the town. In the 1980s and 1990s the city, along with the rest of the region, declined sharply as manufacturing jobs left. Titanium Metals Corporation, the world's largest supplier of titanium metals, is the major employer in the city.
From the History section of Toronto, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship14
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center
School · 4.1 mi
3549 1/2 Main Street, Weirton
John D. Rockefeller Career Center
School · 5.2 mi
80 Rockefeller Circle, New Cumberland
New Manchester Elementary School
School · 5.2 mi
128 Frankfort Rd, New Cumberland
Healthcare1
Map of Toronto
73 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 21°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Cumberland L/D (5 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
Jefferson County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Weirton 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Steubenville 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Mingo Junction 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Wellsville 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Brilliant 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Glenmoor 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Calcutta 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Tiltonsville 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Carnot-Moon 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Wheeling 27 mi south, about 43 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
- Toronto World War I Monument, comprehensive closeup, Nyttend, Public domain
- JohnstonTruaxHouse2012, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MarshallHouse2012, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
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