HURON COUNTY
County Offices
180 Milan Avenue
Norwalk 419-668-3092
www.hccommissioners.com
Chamber of Commerce
406 Main Street
Huron 419-433-5700
www.huron.net
Services
Those who appreciate the relaxed pace and natural beauty of country living will appreciate the small towns and open countryside in Huron County. This rural region has preserved its agricultural heritage while attracting diverse businesses and industries. Residents enjoy an enviable quality of life in small towns and residential communities where neighbors wave on sight or stop to chat during an evening stroll.
State-of-the-art healthcare is available in community hospitals within the county, each one dedicated to offering personalized, compassionate care in a setting of advanced technology. Each provides a wide variety of medical and surgical specialties, from cardiology and oncology to a maternity center.
Students of all ages enjoy easy access to quality educational institutions on every level in. Public school districts excel in favorable pupil/teacher ratio and special programs, complemented by local colleges that set the pace for academic excellence
Lifestyle
Newcomers will discover a blend of country charm and urban amenities set against the backdrop of rolling hills, lush woodlands, and picturesque farmland. The region is rich in cultural activities and events, historic sites, and unique attractions. Its close proximity to Lake Erie means that water side activities are a short drive away. The Seneca Cavern in Bellevue offers a unique geologic experience in the state and is just one example of the type of exploration available to residents of Huron County.
The housing selection in Huron County is attractive and diverse, ranging from country manors and horse properties to modest bungalows or magnificent older homes in the heart of a friendly town or village. Contemporary construction is available in a wide variety of sizes, price ranges, and architectural styles in neighborhoods with a suburban flavor. For the best of all worlds in an atmosphere that preserves the serenity of old-world America yet offers the finest of modern amenities and advantages, few locations can rival Huron County.
Village of Monroeville
Village Offices
419-465-4443
www.monroevilleohio.com
Monroeville is a community of a little more than 1500 residents located along the Huron River in the northwestern part of the county. Its location is only 20 minutes south of Sandusky and the Lake Erie waterfront. This ideal location gives residents easy access to all of the activities of the City of Sandusky and its arts and entertainment. Staying close to home allows locals to enjoy the quiet peace of the Village and their natural surroundings with a friendly and rural life-style. The local schools provide good academic and extracurricular opportunities for students and their families. Newcomers to the area will find a simpler pace of life that is perfect for a family.
Norwalk
City Offices
419-663-6700
www.norwalkoh.com
Chamber of Commerce
419-668-4155
https://www.huroncountyohio.com/
The City of Norwalk is a small city of more than 16,000 residents. With a location midway between Cleveland and Toledo and just a short a 20 minute drive to Lake Erie, residents experience the comfort and safety of small town life with easy access to the jobs and amenities of several major metropolitan areas. Founded in 1817, Norwalk has one of the most architecturally-diverse historic districts in the State of Ohio. Featuring many renovated homes on West Main Street and the wonderful historic uptown area. Norwalk enjoys its historical feel. With a heavily revitalized uptown area and a vibrant business district local residents and government officials are dedicated to preserving the physical, historic, and cultural feel of the community. Residents and visitors enjoy the beautiful tree-lined streets that are a tribute to Norwalk’s founder who planted maple trees along Main Street in the 1830’s. The city boasts two excellent school systems to parks and recreational programs and facilities, Norwalk is a great place to raise a family.
New London
Village Offices
419-929-4091
www.newlondonohio.com
New London is thoroughly Midwestern, and the village’s economy is closely tied to agriculture and manufacturing. The village shows significant influence from New England and the South which have contributed to New London’s cultural identity. The village was founded by settlers from Connecticut in the nineteenth century. The village’s New England heritage is evident in its architecture, local family names and the presence of a village green which is a common sight in village and towns in New England and Northern Ohio. Residents today show the influence of these settlers is in the hospitality and kindness the afford each other and visitors. It is a close-knit community that offers a lot of charm for its residents. New London offers outdoor enthusiasts a place to enjoy fishing and boating on the 221 acre New London Reservoir, in addition a 700-foot sand beach and nearby concession stand offer much need relief for locals during the warm and humid days of summer. There are also several picnic shelters that can be reserved for family gatherings or parties. All of this “simpler” lifestyle means that residents enjoy all the benefits of small town living, while only being a short drive from Ohio’s urban centers.
Willard
City Offices
419-933-2581
www.willardohio.us
Chamber of Commerce
417-742-2442
http://www.willardchamber.org/
The City of Willard was incorporated in 1882 and covers approximately four square miles. The City is home to more than 6,000 dedicated local residents who actively work with city government to ensure that the community retains its historic charm and small town feel. Willard features a traditional downtown are with shops and restaurants. Willard is also home to several large companies, including RR Donnelley & Sons, CSX Transportation Systems, Midwest Industries, Inc., Pepperidge Farm and Guardian Manufacturing. Willard’s history was founded on the railroad industry, which today plays a big part in the city’s economy. Willard is also known as the City of Blossoms, has its city streets lined with flowering trees of all types, giving the city a comfortable and welcoming feel. Willard offers residents and newcomers alike an excellent school system, a full list of medical services and an outstanding quality of life. All of this combines to make Willard a safe and enjoyable environment in which to raise a family.
Bellevue
City Offices
419-484-8400
www.cityofbellevue.com
Chamber of Commerce
419-483-2182
https://thechamberbellevue.com/
Bellevue was founded in 1815 by a small group of settlers from New York. Today it is home to more than 8,000 residents. The city is located right along U.S. Route 20 which makes up its main street. It is located just 15 miles south of Lake Erie with Cleveland 60 miles to the east and Toledo 50 miles to the west. The city is located at the junction of four counties (Erie, Huron, Sandusky and Seneca. Bellevue offers its residents a easy paced quality of life. It is home to a school district that is consistently ranked as one of the best in that state. In addition the town offers many attractions and activities for its residents including a unique geological feature, the Seneca caverns. This cavern system is located 110 feet below ground and is made up of several rooms, the largest being 250 ft. in length. These are the only caverns of this type open to the public in the country. Housing choices are varied and newcomers will find the city to be a peaceful place to call home.
