SANDUSKY COUNTY
County Offices
622 Croghan Street
Fremont 419-334-6100
www.sandusky-county.com
Chamber of Commerce
215 Croghan Street
Fremont 419-332-1591
www.scchamber.org
Services
State-of-the-art healthcare services are available close to home for residents of Sandusky County, provided by regional hospitals and medical facilities, anchored by the Memorial Healthcare System. The hospital has several regional centers located throughout the county. Students are able to receive a quality education in respected public school districts or one of the region’s private schools. An excellent pupil-teacher ratio, dedicated staff members, modern classrooms, and abundant opportunities for extracurricular involvement characterize the local school districts. Higher education is available through Terra State Community College which is an accredited two-year college offering 58 associate degree programs and 54 certificates in areas such as business, health care, liberal arts, social work, early childhood, computer technologies and engineering technologies.
Lifestyle
Farming is one of the largest “industries” in Sandusky County. Sandusky County ranks second in the state of Ohio in the processing of tomatoes. Our county’s agricultural and economic strength and stability has always been due to the wide variety of crops that are produced. In addition to the crops of soybeans, corn and wheat, county farmers also raise cabbage, cucumbers, sugar beets, peppers and tomatoes.
Newcomers to the county will find themselves thinking of comfortable memories of days gone by, where families spent Sunday afternoon picking fresh apples and making homemade pie. Many of the communities in this tranquil and panoramic region leave that sort of feeling on visitors and residents alike.
The county’s Park District works diligently to preserve and maintain the area’s bounty of natural beauty, ensuring recreational sites that sprawl over open parks and preserves. The district also offers hundreds of programs and activities that appeal to every age group and interest, including outdoor exploration and nature education programs. Some of the other popular pastimes in this beautiful region are shopping for antiques, playing golf on championship courses, fishing and boating. Not far from home, water-sport enthusiasts will find rivers for kayaking and canoeing. And the vast shoreline of Lake Erie is just a short drive away.
Complementing the appealing family-oriented atmosphere brimming over with homespun pleasures, Sandusky County brings together thriving commerce and industry for a healthy and diverse local economy. Whether you enjoy the hometown atmosphere of a growing village or the chirping of crickets in the rolling green countryside, Sandusky County has the ideal setting for your dream home and chosen lifestyle.
Clyde
City Offices
419-547-6898
www.clydeohio.org
Chamber of Commerce
419-332-1591
www.scchamber.org
Clyde is the location of Sandusky County’s largest employer the Whirlpool Corporation, which operates a large washing machine factory in the city. Several other large employers can be found in the city’s three industrial parks. Clyde is home to more than 6,000 residents who enjoy a great quality of life in a small city that has many big city amenities. Clyde has an active downtown area that features the Clyde City Hall as well as many other interesting newer and historical buildings. Clyde offers goo educational opportunities for its residents, with the Clyde-Green Springs Schools, including two elementary, a junior high and senior high school in town. The high school recently expanded with the addition of a new state-of-the-art auditorium. The city also maintains a public swimming pool and parks with ball fields, tennis courts and other facilities designed for recreation. For those looking to delve into the past, the Clyde Historical Museum is home to many items from the early pioneer days of the region to the modern and industrial eras, these include Indian artifacts, and other local memorabilia. Housing choices in the city are varied with everything from condominiums to single family homes available. In the last several years there has been a lot of new residential growth in the area as well, offering newcomers to the city another housing option in modern subdivisions.
Fremont
City Offices
419-334-5900
www.fremontohio.org
Chamber of Commerce
419-332-1591
www.scchamber.org
Fremont is the Sandusky county seat it is located in the center of the county on the Sandusky River. It has a population of over 17,000, making it the largest city in the county. The metro Fremont area also encompasses nearby Ballville and Sandusky Townships, which means the total population of the immediate area, is closer to 28,000 residents. The Fremont area has seen a lot of new residential and commercial development in recent years, increasing both housing and employment opportunities for local residents and residents of other nearby communities. Fremont has a beautiful historic downtown which lends a certain old time charm to the city. The city’s leaders are investing a lot of effort in revitalizing and promoting the downtown area for residents and visitors, making many changes to the area to enhance its appeal. The city has already added brick pavers and historic looking lighting to add to the charm. A significant part of the historical feel of the Fremont area comes from Spiegel Grove, the home of the 19th President of the United States, Rutherford B. Hayes. Hayes inherited the estate from his uncle, Sardis Birchard, and lived there after his presidency. The 25-acre site is open to the public and offers tours of the country’s first presidential library, museum and the 31-room mansion. Educational opportunities abound in the city and the surrounding area, with students attending either the Fremont City Schools or one of the private schools in the region. Higher educational opportunities are also well represented in the area. Residents of Fremont are fiercely loyal to their city and take an active role in its preservation, growth and development.
Woodville Village
Village Offices
419-849-3031
www.villageofwoodville.com
Chamber of Commerce
419-332-1591
www.scchamber.org
Woodville is located on the scenic Portage River, it has a population of over 1,700 residents. It is located just 18 miles southeast of Toledo and 15 miles west of Fremont on U.S. Route 20 and State Route 105. This location offers great convenience for local residents and business. In addition the town it is just a 20 minute drive to Lake Erie and its recreation facilities for boating, swimming, and fishing. Woodville is world famous for the Limestone that is quarried there and shipped for use in construction projects around the world. Woodville has recently begun a revitalization project for its historic downtown. The downtown has new sidewalks, street lighting and trees and landscaping. All of this designed to downtown area for residents and visitors. The Portage River flows through town offering additional recreational opportunities for its residents. Woodville is a classic American town with tree-lined streets that are clean and inviting. Local residents take pride in their town and are friendly and welcoming. The town maintains several parks, which include a swimming pool and tennis courts. Educational needs for students are met by the Woodmore School District, which is shared with Ottawa County. Higher educational opportunities are met by regional Universities and community colleges – all a short drive away. Woodville offers a nice pace of life and a more traditional style of living that is ideal for families looking to get back to a more relaxed environment.
