FULTON COUNTY
County Offices
419-337-9255
www.fultoncountyoh.com
Chamber of Commerce
419-335-9966
www.wauseonchamber.com
Anchored by the vibrant city of Wauseon, scenic Fulton County provides a wide range of lifestyle options in established neighborhoods, quiet villages and growing townships. The county is conveniently bisected by Interstates 80/90, traversing from west to east for easy access from most county locations. Residents can enjoy the natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere of rural or small-town living in close proximity to the metropolitan advantages in nearby Metropolitan Toledo.
Services
Fulton County provides the rare combination of a low cost of living and a high quality of life. Outstanding public school systems are complemented by opportunities for private education, either locally or within a reasonable commute. Regional opportunities for higher education begin with two-year and career programs at Owens Community College, Northwest State Community College, Stautzenberger College, and Davis College. Other institutions of higher education include the University of Toledo in Toledo, Lourdes College in Sylvania, and Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green. The area is served by a strong network of highways, including the east-west Interstate 80/90 located in the middle of the county and north-south Interstate 75 just 10 miles east of Fulton County. For air travel, Toledo Express Airport serves the region with daily passenger flights to major hubs in the Midwest.
Comprehensive healthcare services are close to home at Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon, a full-service hospital that has expanded through the decades to meet an ever-wider range of needs. Many of these specialties are associated with large medical centers, including the stress unit, sleep disorder centers, occupational medicine, physical rehabilitation, a nursing home, and both corporate and community health programs. Just minutes from any Fulton County address, the University of Toledo Medical Center provides advanced care that continually earns national recognition for clinical excellence. Another outstanding choice in the Toledo area is ProMedica Toledo Hospital, a Consumer Choice Award winner for 15 consecutive years. With nearly 800 beds, the hospital serves a 27-county region in northwestern Ohio with more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center is another distinguished regional referral and teaching center, nationally recognized by US News & World Report for high performance in eight areas, an unsurpassed achievement.
Lifestyle
Newcomers to Fulton County will discover an expanse of Midwestern Heartland at its finest, blending picturesque agricultural land with quaint villages, sprawling townships, and welcoming communities known for small-town charm. The county is finely balanced with a convenient mix of local businesses and commercial development, strong local industries, and a remarkable range of residential settings. Youth programs and civic organizations tend to be active in this family-centered environment, and recreational facilities serve every age group and interest. Regional highlights include Oak Openings Metropark and nearby Maumee State Forest with several miles of trails for hunting, hiking, and snowmobiling. Another Fulton County treasure is the scenic jewel of 142-acre Harrison Lake State Park for hiking, picnicking, camping, swimming, fishing, canoeing and winter sports.
Those who appreciate the arts will have abundant opportunities to explore their own talent or applaud that of others in Fulton County. Wauseon is home to the Fulton County Historical Museum and opportunities for dance and art education. Purchased and restored by local investors, the 1890 Fayette Opera House in downtown Fayette showcases local, regional and national touring talent. Festivals, parades, and celebrations dot the calendar year with lively events that bring friends, family and visitors together for fun, food and live entertainment. Local shopping is convenient but also includes many unique boutiques and popular restaurants. Expanded amenities are a quick commute from home in Bowling Green and Toledo, from upscale malls to big-name entertainment, jazz clubs, fine dining, and professional sports. Metropolitan Toledo is home to the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, the Toledo Opera, the Toledo Ballet, Toledo Repertoire Theatre, Broadway shows, national headliners, the Toledo Museum of Art, and the Toledo Zoo. Life is good in Fulton County, where the homespun charm, warmth and friendliness of the Midwestern Heartland are all surrounded by major metropolitan advantages.
Wauseon
City Offices
419-335-5041
www.cityofwauseon.com
Chamber of Commerce
419-335-9966
www.wauseonchamber.com
Serving as the Fulton County seat, the welcoming city of Wauseon is proud of a local government that works closely with residents and businesses to ensure that Wauseon remains a great place to live, work and play. One of the most recent examples of this collaborative attitude is community is the Imagination Kingdom, an elaborate play structure in Reighard Park. The Wauseon Public Library serves as a community resource center and complements an outstanding school district that consistently earns an “Excellent” designation from the Ohio State Board of Education. Newcomers will discover a charming hometown atmosphere with friendly local shops, tree-lined neighborhoods, and a calendar filled with community and school events from holiday parades to the Wauseon Farmers Market. As the heart of Fulton County, the city serves as a resource, healthcare, and commercial center for surrounding rural townships.
Fulton County Townships
Twelve rural townships served by village centers stretch across the Fulton County countryside, providing a wide variety of community settings and residential choices that include picturesque farms, well-kept older homes and vibrant new construction. The region offers state parks and preserves, golf courses, recreational centers and lush parks as well as progressive school districts, first-rate professional services and convenient commercial development. Newcomers will want to take their time exploring all that Fulton County townships have to offer in this area that blends small-town friendliness and rural charm with a progressive outlook.
