The small town of Fostoria, Ohio has a total area of about 8 square miles, yet it spans three separate counties. It is uniquely situated where Wood, Hancock, and Seneca Counties converge. The city was created in 1854 after merging the two former communities of Rome and Risdon. Fostoria is named after Charles Foster Sr., who donated land in the merger. Foster’s son, Charles Foster Jr., later became the 35th Governor of Ohio and served as the US Secretary of the Treasury under President Benjamin Harrison.
Railroads have long been an important industry for Fostoria. The city sits at the junction of multiple rail lines, which played a significant role in its development. In 2013, The Fostoria Railroad Preservation Society completed its Iron Triangle Rail Park, an elevated observation platform that offers a unique vantage point to observe the numerous trains passing through the city. Fostoria is one of the busiest freight train locations in the country with more than 100 freight trains traveling through the city each day. This has made the Fostoria Rail Park a popular destination for train-watchers from all around the country and beyond.
Fostoria City School District consists of an elementary school and junior high/high school. Niche ranks Fostoria City School District #30 in the state of Ohio for diversity. You can find more info on Report Cards and Rankings on the Ohio Department of Education’s website.
parks
city park
417 N Vine Street, Fostoria, OH
gray park
Located directly across from City Park on Vine Street between Elm and Fremont
aeraland recreational area
1220 Township Road 243, Fostoria, OH
foundation park
1225 S Union Street, Fostoria, OH
jackson park
Located on Jackson Street, west of Buckley Street
harmon park
S Wood Street and W 4th Street, Fostoria, OH
portage park
1302 Perrysburg Road, Fostoria, OH
country clubs + golf courses
fostoria country club
747 Independence Ave, Fostoria, OH
lakeland golf course
3770 County Road 23, Fostoria, OH
loudon meadows golf club
11072 OH-18, Fostoria, OH
local drinks + eateries
flippin jimmy's
118 W North Street, Fostoria, OH
fostoria pizza place
1610 N County Line Street, Fostoria, OH
red's pizza
381 Perry Street, Fostoria, OH
main street pizza
317 S Main Street, Fostoria, OH
j b twisters ice cream & things
335 W Lytle Street, Fostoria, OH
kemosabes roadhouse grill
820 Sandusky Street, Fostoria, OH
the urbanwoody brewery & the honeybee winery
105 E Tiffin Street, Fostoria, OH
more fun in fostoria
mongallery and art studio
1034 Township Road 293, Fostoria, OH
herbie's roadhouse & bowlero lanes fun center
1090 US-23, Fostoria, OH
geary family ymca
154 W Center Street, Fostoria, OH
fostoria area bowmen's club
101 1/2 Main Street, Fostoria, OH
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