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Findlay

City · Hancock County · 40,686 residents · 1% municipal income tax

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Local events in Findlay

144 events in the next 90 days from 6 public calendars. All local events in Findlay

  1. CSF Mass and Confession

    6:30 to 7 p.m. · Watterson Center – 136 TLB Foundation Room REST. · From The University of Findlay

  2. Fresh Brewed Business

    All day · Marathon Center for the Performing Arts · From Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce

  3. University of Findlay Women’s Basketball at Cleveland State – Exhibition

    7 to 9 p.m. · Cleveland, Ohio · From The University of Findlay

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History from Findlay

People and inventions tied to this place, each with its sources. All people · All inventions

How Findlay began

Findlay grew up around Fort Findlay, a War of 1812 stockade built in 1812 by Col. James Findlay under General William Hull's orders to guard the road through the Great Black Swamp; the settlement took the colonel's name. Joseph Vance and Elnathan Cory platted the town in 1821 on the Blanchard River, and it became Hancock County's seat, incorporating as a village in 1838 and a city in 1887. The discovery of natural gas in 1884 and the roaring Karg well of 1886 touched off a boom that grew the village of about four thousand into a city of eighteen thousand before the fields petered out around the turn of the century. Today it is the county seat and home to the University of Findlay (founded 1882), still centered on the Main Street core built up during the gas-boom years.

Settled 1812 (Fort Findlay established), platted 1821, incorporated village 1838; city 1887, by Joseph Vance and Elnathan Cory (town lots, 1821); Col. James Findlay (fort, 1812).

Where the name comes from

Findlay is named for Col. James Findlay, who commanded the second regiment in the War of 1812 and, under General Hull's orders, built the road and stockade (Fort Findlay) that sheltered troops crossing the Great Black Swamp.

Before the town

When Benjamin Cox settled at Fort Findlay in 1815, eight or ten families of friendly Wyandot were living around and in the old fort's blockhouses under the chief Kuqua, tilling two fields on the south bank of the Blanchard above and below the fort; the county's 1903 history says the Wyandot had a small village on the site of Findlay, and that these families later removed to the Big Spring reservation. The Blanchard's Fork Reserve that the 1817 Treaty of the Maumee Rapids (Fort Meigs) gave the Ottawa lay along the same river, with Lower Tawa Town at present Ottawa in Putnam County; the Ottawa of Blanchard's Fork sold it under the 1831 Treaty of Miami Bay and moved west, first to Kansas and later to Indian Territory. Fort Findlay itself was built in 1812 amid armed resistance to American expansion in the region; Wikipedia's Fort Findlay article notes no pitched battle occurred at the fort itself, but Capt. Arthur Thomas, who had garrisoned it, was killed and scalped near Bellefontaine after the war while traveling home. No source we found identifies a named Native town, mound, or earthwork specifically within present-day Findlay's boundaries.

Nations recorded here: Wyandot, Ottawa.

  • Wyandot families at Fort Findlay (Kuqua's band) (village) — around and in the blockhouses of Fort Findlay, with fields on the south bank of the Blanchard above and below the fort, recorded 1815; later removed to the Big Spring reservation (archive.org)

Timeline

  1. — Col. James Findlay builds Fort Findlay, a stockade with corner blockhouses, on orders from Gen. William Hull during the War of 1812.
  2. — The Treaty of the Maumee Rapids cedes most remaining Native land in northwestern Ohio, including the Findlay area, while reserving the Blanchard's Fork tract, on the same river, to the Ottawa.
  3. — Joseph Vance and Elnathan Cory lay out the first town lots of Findlay on the site of the former fort.
  4. — Findlay incorporates as a village.
  5. — Dr. Charles Oesterlin, who had argued for decades that natural gas lay beneath the village, and other townsmen incorporate the Findlay Natural Gas Company to drill for it.
  6. — The Karg gas well roars in on January 20; once lit, its flame could be seen, the county's 1903 history says, fifty miles away on a cloudy night.
  7. — Findlay is chartered as a city amid the natural-gas boom.
  8. — The current Hancock County Courthouse is built at a final cost of roughly $511,000, its ornate style shaped by the county's new oil-and-gas wealth.
  9. — Songwriter Tell Taylor writes 'Down by the Old Mill Stream' while fishing on the Blanchard River near Findlay.

Stories

A fort with no battle

In 1812, with the United States at war and the Great Black Swamp a treacherous barrier to moving troops north, Col. James Findlay built a stockade and corduroy road at the site that would become Findlay. The fort had blockhouses at each corner but occupied barely fifty square yards, garrisoned by a company under Capt. Arthur Thomas. Historian Jacob A. Kimmell later wrote that, so far as anyone knew, no battle was ever fought at Fort Findlay and that garrison duty there was 'monotonous and irksome.' The irony is that the war's dangers caught up with the garrison only after peace: Captain Thomas and his son were killed and scalped near Bellefontaine while heading home to search for lost horses. The fort that saw no fighting nonetheless gave the future city its name and its first reason to exist.

The gas boom

For decades after its 1821 platting, Findlay was an unremarkable county seat. That changed in 1884, when Dr. Charles Oesterlin, who had long insisted that gas lay beneath the town, organized a company to drill for it, and again in January 1886, when the Karg well roared in with a flame that could be seen fifty miles away on a cloudy night. The village of about four thousand people grew almost overnight into a city of eighteen thousand, funding the elaborate 1886-1888 courthouse still standing downtown. The boom did not last: the gas fields declined by the early twentieth century, but the buildings, wealth, and civic institutions it left behind shaped the city for generations after.

Photographs

The first Hancock County Courthouse (built 1833), Findlay, Ohio.
The first Hancock County Courthouse (built 1833), Findlay, Ohio. (pre-1973 (building dates to 1833))
Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
The 1886-1888 Hancock County Courthouse in downtown Findlay, Ohio.
The 1886-1888 Hancock County Courthouse in downtown Findlay, Ohio. (2023)
Photo: JJonahJackalope, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Downtown Findlay, Ohio, in summer 2019 after Main Street renovations.
Downtown Findlay, Ohio, in summer 2019 after Main Street renovations. (2019)
Photo: Mbrickn, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Local history sources: en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · visitfindlay.com · en.wikipedia.org · treaties.okstate.edu · archive.org · en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · commons.wikimedia.org · commons.wikimedia.org · commons.wikimedia.org

Historic places

9 places in Findlay on the National Register of Historic Places. Press a pin or a name for its whole record.

  1. Adams SchoolBuilding · Findlay · listed 2004
    Address
    826 Washington St.
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County · ZIP 45840
    What it is
    Building
    Listed on the National Register
    2004
    NRIS reference number
    04000832
    Coordinates
    41.04225, -83.66244

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  2. Bigelow, Charles H., HouseBuilding · Findlay · listed 2006
    Address
    2816 N. Main St.
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County · ZIP 45840
    What it is
    Building
    Listed on the National Register
    2006
    NRIS reference number
    06000200
    Coordinates
    41.07462, -83.65057

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  3. Boss Manufacturing Company, TheBuilding · FIndlay
    Address
    317 W Main Cross St.
    Where
    FIndlay, Hancock County · ZIP 45840
    What it is
    Building
    Latest NPS certification action
    2018
    NRIS reference number
    100002879
    Coordinates
    41.03891, -83.65474

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  4. First Hancock County CourthouseBuilding · Findlay · listed 1976
    Address
    819 Park St.
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County · ZIP 45840
    What it is
    Building
    Listed on the National Register
    1976
    NRIS reference number
    76001454
    Coordinates
    41.03237, -83.64366

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  5. Hancock County CourthouseBuilding · Findlay · listed 1973
    Address
    Courthouse Sq.
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County · ZIP 45840
    What it is
    Building
    Listed on the National Register
    1973
    NRIS reference number
    73001475
    Coordinates
    41.03888, -83.65058

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  6. Hull, Jasper G., HouseBuilding · Findlay · listed 1973
    Address
    422 W. Sandusky St.
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County · ZIP 45840
    What it is
    Building
    Listed on the National Register
    1973
    NRIS reference number
    73001476
    Coordinates
    41.03731, -83.65587

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  7. Jones, Elijah Pelton, HouseBuilding · Findlay · listed 1985
    Address
    313 East Sandusky St.
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County · ZIP 45840
    What it is
    Building
    Listed on the National Register
    1985
    NRIS reference number
    85000563
    Coordinates
    41.03673, -83.64586

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  8. Linaweaver, Dr. Albert, HouseBuilding · Findlay · listed 1983
    Address
    1224 S. Main St.
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County · ZIP 45840
    What it is
    Building
    Listed on the National Register
    1983
    NRIS reference number
    83001988
    Coordinates
    41.02600, -83.65054

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  9. Marion Township School District No. 3Building · Findlay · listed 1996
    Address
    8884 Co. Rt. 236
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County · ZIP 45840
    What it is
    Building
    Listed on the National Register
    1996
    NRIS reference number
    96000883
    Coordinates
    41.03803, -83.59285

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Source: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places point file. The listing year is shown where NPS's certification date agrees with the listing's reference number. Listing recognizes significance; it does not restrict a private owner.

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Water

Blanchard River, pumped into the two Findlay upground reservoirs east of the city in Marion Township (with a direct river intake as backup) The water here

  • Findlay City100% of residentsFindlay's two upground reservoirs, filled by pumping from the Blanchard River

Hospitals, fire stations and more

Inside Findlay's boundary: 1 hospital, 3 dialysis centers, 4 nursing homes, 4 fire and EMS stations, 2 colleges, 12 public schools, 2 private schools, 1 poor-rated bridge, 2 libraries, 7 museums, 3 police stations, 9 public charging sites, 3 Superfund sites, 24 Toxics Release Inventory facilities and 27 spill cases. Press a pin or a name for its whole record and its source.

Hospitals (1)

  1. Blanchard Valley Regional Hlth Ctr Trauma level IIIGeneral hospital · Findlay
    What it is
    General hospital
    Address
    1900 S Main St, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Beds
    196
    Trauma center
    Level IIi
    Helipad
    Yes
    Ownership
    Non-profit
    Medicare overall rating
    3 of 5 stars
    Emergency department (Medicare)
    No
    Medicare reports it as
    Blanchard Valley Hospital
    Phone
    (419) 423-4500
    Medicare ID
    360095

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Dialysis centers (3)

  1. Fmc Creighton Dialysis LlcDialysis · Findlay
    Address
    1000 E Main Cross St Ste 102, Findlay, OH 45840
    Dialysis stations
    14
    Medicare star rating
    3 of 5 stars
    Services
    in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis
    Ownership
    for profit
    Chain
    Fresenius Medical Care
    Medicare certified since
    2011-08-23
    Phone
    (419) 425-8515
    Medicare ID
    362779

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  2. Usrc Blanchard ValleyDialysis · Findlay
    Address
    1717 Medical Blvd # C, Findlay, OH 45840
    Dialysis stations
    21
    Medicare star rating
    2 of 5 stars
    Services
    in-center hemodialysis
    Ownership
    for profit
    Chain
    US Renal Care, Inc.
    Medicare certified since
    2007-04-01
    Phone
    (419) 420-1633
    Medicare ID
    362696

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  3. Usrc Findlay HomeDialysis · Findlay
    Address
    7527 Patriot Drive, Findlay, OH 45840
    Dialysis stations
    1
    Medicare star rating
    not rated
    Services
    peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training
    Ownership
    for profit
    Chain
    US Renal Care, Inc.
    Medicare certified since
    2019-09-30
    Phone
    (419) 581-2363
    Medicare ID
    362891

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Source: CMS dialysis facility list, September 2026, geocoded with the Census Bureau batch geocoder (an address it could not place sits at its ZIP center).

Nursing homes (4)

  1. Birchaven Retirement Village4 of 5 stars · Findlay
    Address
    15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, OH 45840
    Certified beds
    118
    Residents on an average day
    94
    Medicare overall rating
    4 of 5 stars
    Health inspections
    2 of 5 stars
    Staffing
    5 of 5 stars
    Quality measures
    5 of 5 stars
    Penalties since 2023
    none
    Ownership
    Non profit - Corporation
    Continuing care retirement community
    Yes
    Takes
    Medicare and Medicaid
    Phone
    (419) 424-3000
    Medicare ID
    365973

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  2. Fox Run Manor3 of 5 stars · Findlay
    Address
    11745 Township Road 145, Findlay, OH 45840
    Certified beds
    120
    Residents on an average day
    70
    Medicare overall rating
    3 of 5 stars
    Health inspections
    2 of 5 stars
    Staffing
    4 of 5 stars
    Quality measures
    5 of 5 stars
    Penalties since 2023
    none
    Ownership
    For profit - Corporation
    Chain
    HCF MANAGEMENT
    Takes
    Medicare and Medicaid
    Phone
    (419) 424-0832
    Medicare ID
    365896
    Map point
    the ZIP's center (the address did not geocode)

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  3. Heritage The1 of 5 stars · Findlay
    Address
    2820 Greenacre Dr, Findlay, OH 45840
    Certified beds
    96
    Residents on an average day
    80
    Medicare overall rating
    1 of 5 stars
    Health inspections
    2 of 5 stars
    Staffing
    1 of 5 stars
    Quality measures
    4 of 5 stars
    Penalties since 2023
    none
    Ownership
    For profit - Limited Liability company
    Chain
    TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES
    Takes
    Medicare and Medicaid
    Phone
    (419) 424-1808
    Medicare ID
    365541

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  4. The Manor at Greendale5 of 5 stars · Findlay
    Address
    2101 Greendale Boulevard, Findlay, OH 45840
    Certified beds
    77
    Residents on an average day
    68
    Medicare overall rating
    5 of 5 stars
    Health inspections
    4 of 5 stars
    Staffing
    4 of 5 stars
    Quality measures
    5 of 5 stars
    Penalties since 2023
    none
    Ownership
    For profit - Corporation
    Chain
    HCF MANAGEMENT
    Takes
    Medicare and Medicaid
    Phone
    (419) 422-3978
    Medicare ID
    365337

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Source: CMS Care Compare nursing home provider and penalties files; Medicare star ratings run 1 to 5.

Fire and EMS stations (4)

  1. Findlay Fire Department Central Fire Station 1Findlay
    Address
    720 South Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840
    Coordinates
    41.03355, -83.65081

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  2. Findlay Fire Department East Side Fire Station 3Findlay
    Address
    1001 Tiffin Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
    Coordinates
    41.04802, -83.63229

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  3. Findlay Fire Department Far East Fire Station 4Findlay
    Address
    7047 County Road 236, Findlay, OH 45840
    Coordinates
    41.06470, -83.59224

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  4. Findlay Fire Department North Side Fire Station 2Findlay
    Address
    2610 North Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840
    Coordinates
    41.07088, -83.65038

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Source: USGS National Map structures (most Ohio records last updated 2019 to 2022), checked against the Columbus and Cleveland station lists. The department that answers a call is set by jurisdiction and mutual aid, not by distance.

Colleges (2)

  1. The University of FindlayPrivate nonprofit college · Findlay
    What it is
    Private nonprofit college
    City
    Findlay
    Students, 2023-24 (12-month count)
    6,112
    Tuition and fees, in state
    $39,646
    Graduation rate
    62% of bachelor's students, within six years (a class of 588)
    IPEDS unit ID
    202763

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  2. Winebrenner Theological SeminaryPrivate nonprofit college · Findlay
    What it is
    Private nonprofit college
    City
    Findlay
    Students, 2023-24 (12-month count)
    170
    IPEDS unit ID
    206516

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Source: NCES IPEDS 2024 directory, 2023-24 enrollment and tuition, graduation rates for the 2017 (four-year) and 2020 (two-year) entering classes.

Public schools (12)

  1. Bigelow Hill Elementary School3 of 5 stars · Findlay
    Address
    300 Hillcrest Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
    School district
    Findlay City School District
    Kind (NCES)
    Regular School
    Students, 2023-24
    353
    Teachers (full-time equivalent)
    23
    Report card, 2025-26
    3 of 5 stars
    Performance index
    76.8%
    Ohio building IRN
    042804
    NCES school ID
    391000000940

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  2. Chamberlin Hill Elementary School3.5 of 5 stars · Findlay
    Address
    600 W Yates Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
    School district
    Findlay City School District
    Kind (NCES)
    Regular School
    Students, 2023-24
    340
    Teachers (full-time equivalent)
    15
    Report card, 2025-26
    3.5 of 5 stars
    Performance index
    80.8%
    Ohio building IRN
    061366
    NCES school ID
    391000000942

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  3. Donnell Middle School3 of 5 stars · Findlay
    Address
    301 Baldwin Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
    School district
    Findlay City School District
    Kind (NCES)
    Regular School
    Students, 2023-24
    524
    Teachers (full-time equivalent)
    33
    Report card, 2025-26
    3 of 5 stars
    Performance index
    73.7%
    Ohio building IRN
    008607
    NCES school ID
    391000000943

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  4. Findlay City Schools PreschoolFindlay
    Address
    600 Jacobs Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
    Kind (NCES)
    Regular School
    Students, 2023-24
    276
    Teachers (full-time equivalent)
    8
    NCES school ID
    391000005803

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  5. Findlay Digital AcademyFindlay
    Address
    1219 W Main Cross St Ste 101, Findlay, OH 45840
    Kind (NCES)
    Regular School
    Students, 2023-24
    205
    Teachers (full-time equivalent)
    0.25
    NCES school ID
    390052805238

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  6. Findlay High School3.5 of 5 stars · Findlay
    Address
    1200 Broad Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
    School district
    Findlay City School District
    Kind (NCES)
    Regular School
    Students, 2023-24
    2,050
    Teachers (full-time equivalent)
    90.4
    Report card, 2025-26
    3.5 of 5 stars
    Performance index
    80.9%
    Four-year graduation rate
    96.1%
    Ohio building IRN
    011627
    NCES school ID
    391000000944

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  7. Glenwood Middle School3 of 5 stars · Findlay
    Address
    1715 N Main St, Findlay, OH 45840
    School district
    Findlay City School District
    Kind (NCES)
    Regular School
    Students, 2023-24
    556
    Teachers (full-time equivalent)
    37
    Report card, 2025-26
    3 of 5 stars
    Performance index
    70.9%
    Ohio building IRN
    005686
    NCES school ID
    391000000941

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  8. Jefferson Primary School3.5 of 5 stars · Findlay
    Address
    204 Fairlawn Pl, Findlay, OH 45840
    School district
    Findlay City School District
    Kind (NCES)
    Regular School
    Students, 2023-24
    356
    Teachers (full-time equivalent)
    15
    Report card, 2025-26
    3.5 of 5 stars
    Ohio building IRN
    018044
    NCES school ID
    391000000947

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  9. Millstream Career CenterFindlay
    Address
    1150 Broad Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
    Kind (NCES)
    Career and Technical School
    Students, 2023-24
    0
    NCES school ID
    391000005842

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  10. Northview Primary School3 of 5 stars · Findlay
    Address
    133 Lexington Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
    School district
    Findlay City School District
    Kind (NCES)
    Regular School
    Students, 2023-24
    385
    Teachers (full-time equivalent)
    15
    Report card, 2025-26
    3 of 5 stars
    Ohio building IRN
    027839
    NCES school ID
    391000000950

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  11. Whittier Primary School2 of 5 stars · Findlay
    Address
    733 Wyandot St, Findlay, OH 45840
    School district
    Findlay City School District
    Kind (NCES)
    Regular School
    Students, 2023-24
    376
    Teachers (full-time equivalent)
    15
    Report card, 2025-26
    2 of 5 stars
    Ohio building IRN
    017814
    NCES school ID
    391000000946

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  12. Wilson Vance Elementary School4 of 5 stars · Findlay
    Address
    610 Bristol Dr, Findlay, OH 45840
    School district
    Findlay City School District
    Kind (NCES)
    Regular School
    Students, 2023-24
    396
    Teachers (full-time equivalent)
    22
    Report card, 2025-26
    4 of 5 stars
    Performance index
    79.3%
    Ohio building IRN
    042812
    NCES school ID
    391000000954

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Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2024-25 and Common Core of Data 2023-24 (type, students, teachers); Ohio School Report Cards 2025-26 (Department of Education and Workforce), matched by name within the district.

Private schools (2)

  1. Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate, conservative Christian · Findlay
    Address
    2000 Broad Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
    Kind
    conservative Christian
    Students, 2023-24
    105
    Teachers (full-time equivalent)
    10.8
    Students per teacher
    9.72222
    Phone
    (419) 424-9511
    NCES private school ID
    A0701810

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  2. St Micheal Catholic SchoolPrivate, Catholic · Findlay
    Address
    723 Sutton Pl, Findlay, OH 45840
    Kind
    Catholic
    Students, 2023-24
    362
    Teachers (full-time equivalent)
    26.5
    Students per teacher
    13.6604
    Phone
    (419) 423-2738
    NCES private school ID
    A9300756

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Source: NCES Private School Survey 2023-24.

Bridges rated poor (1)

  1. Morey Avenue over Howard RunPoor · built 1975
    Condition
    Poor: a deck, superstructure, substructure or culvert rated 4 or below on the 0 to 9 scale
    What it is
    Bridge
    Built
    1975
    Length
    10 ft
    Owner
    County
    Vehicles a day
    1,313
    Coordinates
    41.05590, -83.65604

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Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory 2025. "Poor" means one major part rated 4 or below on the 0 to 9 scale; it calls for repair, not closing, unless the state posts or closes the bridge.

Public libraries (2)

  1. Findlay Hancock Cnty Dist Public LibraryCentral library · Findlay
    Address
    206 Broadway, Findlay, OH 45840
    What it is
    Central library
    Library system
    Findlay Hancock Cnty Dist Public Library
    Open
    3,328 hours a year, 52 weeks
    Building
    40,320 sq ft
    System's visits, FY2024
    209,872
    System's loans, FY2024
    863,810
    People the system serves
    66,478
    Phone
    (419) 422-1712

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  2. Findlay Hancock Cnty Dist Public Library (Findlay)Bookmobile stop · Findlay
    Address
    206 Broadway, Findlay, OH 45840
    What it is
    Bookmobile stop
    Library system
    Findlay Hancock Cnty Dist Public Library
    Open
    884 hours a year, 52 weeks
    System's visits, FY2024
    209,872
    System's loans, FY2024
    863,810
    People the system serves
    66,478
    Phone
    (419) 957-9910

    IMLS Public Libraries Survey (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

Source: IMLS Public Libraries Survey FY2024 (outlets and their systems). Any Ohio resident can get a free card at any Ohio public library.

Museums, historical societies, gardens and zoos (7)

  1. Children'S Museum Of FindlayChildren's museum · Findlay
    What it is
    Children's museum
    City
    Findlay
    Coordinates
    41.05308, -83.61414

    Search Wikipedia ↗ IMLS Museum Data Files (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

    The museum list is IMLS's 2018 file; a museum may have closed or moved since.

  2. Dewald Funk HouseHistorical society · Findlay
    What it is
    Historical society
    City
    Findlay
    Coordinates
    41.03842, -83.64681

    Search Wikipedia ↗ IMLS Museum Data Files (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

    The museum list is IMLS's 2018 file; a museum may have closed or moved since.

  3. Hancock County Presv GuildHistorical society · Findlay
    What it is
    Historical society
    City
    Findlay
    Coordinates
    41.03907, -83.65320

    Search Wikipedia ↗ IMLS Museum Data Files (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

    The museum list is IMLS's 2018 file; a museum may have closed or moved since.

  4. Hancock Historical MuseumHistory museum · Findlay
    What it is
    History museum
    City
    Findlay
    Coordinates
    41.03600, -83.65026

    Search Wikipedia ↗ IMLS Museum Data Files (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

    The museum list is IMLS's 2018 file; a museum may have closed or moved since.

  5. Hancock Historical Museum AssociationHistory museum · Findlay
    What it is
    History museum
    City
    Findlay
    Coordinates
    41.03712, -83.65601

    Search Wikipedia ↗ IMLS Museum Data Files (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

    The museum list is IMLS's 2018 file; a museum may have closed or moved since.

  6. Hancock Park DistrictMuseum · Findlay
    What it is
    Museum
    City
    Findlay
    Coordinates
    41.04044, -83.62164

    Search Wikipedia ↗ IMLS Museum Data Files (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

    The museum list is IMLS's 2018 file; a museum may have closed or moved since.

  7. Mazza Museum Of International Art From Picture BooksArt museum · Findlay
    What it is
    Art museum
    City
    Findlay
    Coordinates
    41.05257, -83.65017

    Search Wikipedia ↗ IMLS Museum Data Files (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

    The museum list is IMLS's 2018 file; a museum may have closed or moved since.

Source: IMLS Museum Data Files, 2018.

Police stations (3)

  1. Findlay Police DepartmentFindlay
    Address
    318 Dorney Plaza Room 116, Findlay, OH 45840
    Coordinates
    41.03838, -83.65175

    USGS National Map structures (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  2. Hancock County Sheriff's OfficeFindlay
    Address
    200 West Crawford Street, Findlay, OH 45840
    Coordinates
    41.03805, -83.65234

    USGS National Map structures (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  3. University of Findlay Police DepartmentFindlay
    Address
    201 Frazer Street, Findlay, OH 45840
    Coordinates
    41.05273, -83.65208

    USGS National Map structures (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

Source: USGS National Map structures, police stations, corrected and completed by hand (September 2026). The department that answers a call is set by jurisdiction, not by distance.

Public EV charging (9)

  1. 24064 Level 2 · Findlay
    Address
    806 N Main St, Findlay, OH 45840
    Ports
    4 Level 2
    Plugs
    J1772
    Network
    EV Connect
    Hours
    24 hours daily
    Phone
    866-816-7584

    Station Locator (NREL) ↗ Alternative Fuels Data Center (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  2. 24072 Level 2 · Findlay
    Address
    1909 Tiffin Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
    Ports
    2 Level 2
    Plugs
    J1772
    Network
    EV Connect
    Hours
    24 hours daily
    Phone
    866-816-7584

    Station Locator (NREL) ↗ Alternative Fuels Data Center (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  3. AAA MID STATES AAA MID STATES2 Level 2 · Findlay
    Address
    1550 Tiffin Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
    Ports
    2 Level 2
    Plugs
    J1772
    Network
    ChargePoint Network
    Hours
    24 hours daily
    Phone
    888-758-4389

    Station Locator (NREL) ↗ Alternative Fuels Data Center (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  4. Denny's - Tesla Supercharger DC fast8 DC fast · Findlay
    Address
    1051 Interstate Court, Findlay, OH 45840
    Ports
    8 DC fast
    Plugs
    Tesla (NACS)
    Network
    Tesla
    Hours
    24 hours daily. Please check Tesla's online station map to see if an adapter is required at this location.
    Phone
    877-798-3752

    Station Locator (NREL) ↗ Alternative Fuels Data Center (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  5. EVPassport - FriendsOffice1 Level 2 · Findlay
    Address
    2300 Bright Rd, Findlay, OH 45840
    Ports
    1 Level 2
    Plugs
    J1772
    Network
    Non-Networked
    Hours
    24 hours daily
    Price
    Free
    Phone
    419-427-1704

    Station Locator (NREL) ↗ Alternative Fuels Data Center (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  6. LARICHE CADILLAC DC fast2 DC fast · 1 Level 2 · FINDLAY
    Address
    215 E MAIN CROSS, FINDLAY, OH 45840
    Ports
    2 DC fast · 1 Level 2
    Plugs
    CCS, J1772
    Network
    EV Connect
    Hours
    24 hours daily
    Phone
    866-816-7584

    Station Locator (NREL) ↗ Alternative Fuels Data Center (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  7. Marathon - Tesla Supercharger DC fast12 DC fast · Findlay
    Address
    1215 W Main Cross St, Findlay, OH 45840
    Ports
    12 DC fast
    Plugs
    Tesla (NACS)
    Network
    Tesla
    Hours
    24 hours daily
    Phone
    877-798-3752

    Station Locator (NREL) ↗ Alternative Fuels Data Center (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  8. Reineke Ford of Findlay DC fast4 DC fast · Findlay
    Address
    12000 County Rd 99, Findlay, OH 45840
    Ports
    4 DC fast
    Plugs
    CCS
    Network
    FORD_CHARGE
    Hours
    24 hours daily
    Phone
    888-357-1009

    Station Locator (NREL) ↗ Alternative Fuels Data Center (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  9. SPECTRUMFINDLAY FINDLAYSPECTRUM2 Level 2 · Findlay
    Address
    15840 Medical Drive South, Findlay, OH 45840
    Ports
    2 Level 2
    Plugs
    J1772, Tesla (NACS)
    Network
    ChargePoint Network
    Hours
    24 hours daily
    Phone
    888-758-4389

    Station Locator (NREL) ↗ Alternative Fuels Data Center (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

Source: NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center station list (May 2026), public and open stations, the posts at one address counted as one site.

Superfund sites (3)

  1. Crystal Avenue Btex PlumeSuperfund program · Findlay
    Address
    511 Crystal Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Superfund program site, not on the National Priorities List
    EPA program ID
    OHN000506150
    EPA registry ID
    110071101761

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  2. G2 Revolution FireSuperfund program · Findlay
    Address
    200 Stanford Parkway, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Superfund program site, not on the National Priorities List
    EPA program ID
    OHN000510666
    EPA registry ID
    110071101388

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  3. Reliable Plating CompanySuperfund program · Findlay
    Address
    517 Crystal Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Superfund program site, not on the National Priorities List
    EPA program ID
    OHD063701841
    EPA registry ID
    110000617351

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

Source: EPA Facility Registry Service, Superfund (SEMS) and National Priorities List sites. Many program sites were assessed and needed no cleanup.

Facilities reporting toxic releases (24)

  1. Advanced Drainage SystemsToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    401 Olive St, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory
    EPA program ID
    TRI_OFFSITE_46
    EPA registry ID
    110070691729

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  2. Cascade Kenhar IncToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    2000 Production Dr., Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840CSCDK2000P
    EPA registry ID
    110002114131

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  3. Centrex Corporation Plastics Plant 1Toxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    814 W. Lima St., Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840CNTRX814WE
    EPA registry ID
    110002114122

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  4. Cooper Tire and Rubber Co *Toxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    701 Lima Ave., Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840CPRTRLIMAW
    EPA registry ID
    110000395625

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  5. Findlay Division - Plant OneToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    4000 Fostoria Road, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45839FNDLY4000F
    EPA registry ID
    110000823477

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  6. Findlay Inds Inc Molded Prods DivToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    2100 Fostoria Rd., Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840GRDNR2100C
    EPA registry ID
    110000395652

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  7. Findlay ProductsToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    2045 Industrial Dr, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840FNDLY245IN
    EPA registry ID
    110004696669

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  8. Hitachi Astemo Americas Inc.Toxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    1901 Industrial Dr, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (open)
    EPA program ID
    45840FNDLX1901I
    EPA registry ID
    110000395634

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  9. Intersil CorpToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    1700 Fostoria Road, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840GSLDS1700F
    EPA registry ID
    110000395661

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  10. Magnesium Elektron North America Inc. (0332010060)Toxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    115 Stanford Pky., Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840SPCTR115ST
    EPA registry ID
    110002114168

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  11. Magnesium Elektron North America, Inc.Toxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    115 Stanford Pkwy, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory
    EPA program ID
    4584WMGNSM115ST
    EPA registry ID
    110069243866

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  12. Marathon Petroleum CorporationToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    539 S Main St, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (***unchanged***)
    EPA program ID
    4584WMRTHN539SM
    EPA registry ID
    110070790386

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  13. Marathon Pipeline LlcToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    539 South Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (***unchanged***)
    EPA program ID
    4584WMRTHN539SU
    EPA registry ID
    110070239065

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  14. Molten (North America) CorpToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    1835 Industrial Dr., Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840MLTNN1835I
    EPA registry ID
    110000395689

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  15. Operational Support Services LlcToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    1800 Industrial Dr., Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840BRDGS1800I
    EPA registry ID
    110000395616

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  16. P & A IndustriesToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    600 Crystal Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840PNDST6CRYS
    EPA registry ID
    110039493642

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  17. Pieco Inc Dba Superior TrimToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    2151 Industrial Dr, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840PCNCD2151I
    EPA registry ID
    110019896727

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  18. Radar Love Dba Superior Trim - Formed ProductsToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    5500 Fostoria Road, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840FNDLY5500F
    EPA registry ID
    110009488624

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  19. Remington Arms Co Inc Findlay PlantToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    520 E Edgar Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840RMNGT520EE
    EPA registry ID
    110006311721

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  20. Robbins LlcToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    1300 Morrical Blvd., Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840THHRC1300M
    EPA registry ID
    110000395698

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  21. Roki America Co IncToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    2001 Production Dr, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (open)
    EPA program ID
    45840FLTCH21PRD
    EPA registry ID
    110004675619

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  22. Sanoh America, Inc.Toxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    1849 Industrial Dr., Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840HSNNC1849I
    EPA registry ID
    110000395670

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  23. Sundor Brands IncToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    4500 Fostoria Ave., Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840SNDRB4500F
    EPA registry ID
    110002114159

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  24. Valfilm Findlay FacilityToxics Release Inventory · Findlay
    Address
    3441 North Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840
    County
    Hancock County
    Status
    Reports to the Toxics Release Inventory (active)
    EPA program ID
    45840DWCHM3441N
    EPA registry ID
    110001627767

    EPA facility record ↗ EPA Facility Registry Service (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

Source: EPA Facility Registry Service, Toxics Release Inventory reporters. Reporting a release is required of large users of listed chemicals; it is not by itself a violation.

Spills reported since 2021 (27)

  1. Fuel Gasoline ( 25% Ethanol Not E85)2025-08-26 · Findlay
    Reported
    2025-08-26
    What spilled
    Fuel Gasoline ( 25% Ethanol Not E85)
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2508EPA0001454

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  2. Ammonia (Nh3)2025-06-06 · Findlay
    Reported
    2025-06-06
    What spilled
    Ammonia (Nh3)
    Largest amount reported
    250 gallons
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2506EPA0000928

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  3. Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)2025-05-20 · Findlay
    Reported
    2025-05-20
    What spilled
    Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2505EPA0000806

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  4. Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)2025-02-14 · Findlay
    Reported
    2025-02-14
    What spilled
    Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2502EPA0000193

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  5. Oil Petroleum Not Otherwise Specified (Nos)2024-12-31 · Findlay
    Reported
    2024-12-31
    What spilled
    Oil Petroleum Not Otherwise Specified (Nos)
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2412EPA0002098

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  6. Oil Hydraulic Fluid(S)2024-09-07 · Findlay
    Reported
    2024-09-07
    What spilled
    Oil Hydraulic Fluid(S)
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2409EPA0001542

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  7. Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)2024-07-26 · Findlay
    Reported
    2024-07-26
    What spilled
    Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)
    Largest amount reported
    15 gallons
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2407EPA0001284

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  8. Material Unknown2024-07-11 · Findlay
    Reported
    2024-07-11
    What spilled
    Material Unknown
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2407EPA0001170

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  9. Sewage Human Reached water2024-06-14 · Findlay
    Reported
    2024-06-14
    What spilled
    Sewage Human
    Largest amount reported
    65 gallons
    Reached a waterway
    32 - Blanchard River
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2406EPA0001003

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  10. Oil Petroleum Not Otherwise Specified (Nos)2024-03-11 · Findlay
    Reported
    2024-03-11
    What spilled
    Oil Petroleum Not Otherwise Specified (Nos)
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2403EPA0000384

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  11. Hexavalent Chromium2023-09-01 · Findlay
    Reported
    2023-09-01
    What spilled
    Hexavalent Chromium
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2309EPA0001546

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  12. Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road) Reached water2023-08-14 · Findlay
    Reported
    2023-08-14
    What spilled
    Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)
    Largest amount reported
    100 gallons
    Reached a waterway
    99 - Unnamed
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2308EPA0001401

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  13. Material Unknown2023-03-16 · Findlay
    Reported
    2023-03-16
    What spilled
    Material Unknown
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2303EPA0000391

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  14. Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)2022-07-26 · Findlay
    Reported
    2022-07-26
    What spilled
    Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road); Other / All Other / Trade Name / Mixture / Solution Etc
    Largest amount reported
    100 gallons
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2207EPA0001130

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  15. Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)2022-02-03 · Findlay
    Reported
    2022-02-03
    What spilled
    Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)
    Largest amount reported
    30 gallons
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2202EPA0000129

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  16. Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)2021-12-27 · Findlay
    Reported
    2021-12-27
    What spilled
    Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)
    Largest amount reported
    100 gallons
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2112EPA0001909

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  17. Oil Crude2021-11-23 · Findlay
    Reported
    2021-11-23
    What spilled
    Oil Crude
    Largest amount reported
    10 gallons
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2111EPA0001773

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  18. Runoff Nos (Not Specified)2021-01-06 · Findlay
    Reported
    2021-01-06
    What spilled
    Runoff Nos (Not Specified)
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2109EPA0001550

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  19. Coolant2021-06-25 · Findlay
    Reported
    2021-06-25
    What spilled
    Coolant
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2106EPA0000930

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  20. Reported spill2021-04-11 · Findlay
    Reported
    2021-04-11
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2104EPA0000503

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  21. Other / All Other / Trade Name / Mixture / Solution Etc2021-03-30 · Findlay
    Reported
    2021-03-30
    What spilled
    Other / All Other / Trade Name / Mixture / Solution Etc
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2103EPA0000426

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  22. Drum(S)2021-03-25 · Findlay
    Reported
    2021-03-25
    What spilled
    Drum(S)
    Largest amount reported
    55 gallons
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2103EPA0000395

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  23. Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)2021-02-08 · Findlay
    Reported
    2021-02-08
    What spilled
    Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2102EPA0000175

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  24. Oil Hydraulic Fluid(S)2021-01-08 · Findlay
    Reported
    2021-01-08
    What spilled
    Oil Hydraulic Fluid(S); Oil Petroleum Not Otherwise Specified (Nos)
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2101EPA0000025

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  25. Solid Waste Nos (Not Specified)2026-05-28 · Findlay
    Reported
    2026-05-28
    What spilled
    Solid Waste Nos (Not Specified)
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2605EPA0000920

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  26. Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)2026-05-12 · Findlay
    Reported
    2026-05-12
    What spilled
    Fuel Diesel / Diesel Fuel (Vehicle On Or Off Road)
    Largest amount reported
    80 gallons
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2605EPA0000792

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

  27. Fuel Gasoline ( 25% Ethanol Not E85)2026-01-08 · Findlay
    Reported
    2026-01-08
    What spilled
    Fuel Gasoline ( 25% Ethanol Not E85)
    Where
    Findlay, Hancock County
    Ohio EPA district office
    NWDO
    Ohio EPA case number
    2601EPA0000021

    Ohio EPA spill reports (source) ↗ Street map and directions ↗

Source: Ohio EPA emergency response spill reports, 2021 to September 2026, one point per case where Ohio EPA placed it. A report is what the caller or responder recorded; amounts are often blank or estimated.

Its ZIP codes

Each ZIP code that touches Findlay, with the share of its residents who live here and the same headline figures as the ZIP page.

ZIPShareWaterRadon Home valueSchoolsFlood
45840 Findlay 74% Blanchard River, pumped into the two Findlay upground reservoirs east of the city in Marion Township (with a direct river intake as backup) 3.9 pCi/L average radon Parcel list only Findlay City · 3 stars overall 9.0% of residents in the 1% floodplain

Local government

Who holds office in Findlay, how its elections and ballot issues came out and the state auditor's record.

Who holds office

OfficeNamePartyTerm endsContact
MayorChristina Muryn 419-424-7137
AuditorJim Staschiak II 419-424-7101
Law DirectorRobert E. Feighner Jr. 419-424-7338
TreasurerSusan Hite 419-424-7107

Roster as of 2026 edition (Directory of Officials): official county or city website.

Elections for office

DateOfficeCandidates and votes
2025-11-04 Treasurer Susan Jo Hite (Republican) 3,042, 100.0%
2025-11-04 Director of Law Robert E. Feighner (Republican) 2,946, 100.0%
2025-11-04 Council President David Murphy (Republican) 3,019, 100.0%
2025-11-04 Council Member, At Large Jenny Fall (Democratic) 2,067, 21.13%; Heather Kensinger (Republican) 2,637, 26.95%; L. Reed Needles (Republican) 2,589, 26.46%; Bradley L. Wagner (Republican) 2,491, 25.46%
2025-11-04 Council Member, 7th Ward Danny L. DeLong (Republican) 363, 100.0%
2025-11-04 Council Member, 6th Ward Rodney D. Phillips (Republican) 210, 100.0%
2025-11-04 Council Member, 5th Ward Brian R. Bauman (Republican) 429, 48.37%; Kevin J. Cullen 458, 51.63%
2025-11-04 Council Member, 4th Ward Daniel DeArment (Republican) 346, 87.59%; Sarah Jo Pugh (write-in) 49, 12.41%
2025-11-04 Council Member, 3rd Ward Shaun Mason (Democratic) 307, 41.71%; Carol S. Smith (Republican) 429, 58.29%
2025-11-04 Council Member, 2nd Ward BJ Preston (Republican) 624, 100.0%
2025-11-04 Council Member, 1st Ward Nichole R. Coleman (Republican) 262, 100.0%
2025-05-06 Treasurer Susan Jo Hite Rep 2,972, 100.0%
2025-05-06 Council President David Murphy Rep 3,712, 100.0%
2025-05-06 Council Member, At Large Antonia Faisant Rep 1,201, 11.78%; Heather Kensinger Rep 2,291, 22.48%; L. Reed Needles Rep 2,336, 22.92%; Randy Otermat Rep 1,695, 16.63%; Bradley L. Wagner Rep 2,668, 26.18%
2025-05-06 Council Member, 7th Ward Danny L. DeLong Rep 304, 52.23%; Brody Yingling Rep 278, 47.77%
2025-05-06 Council Member, 6th Ward Rodney D. Phillips Rep 187, 63.82%; Haydee Sadler Rep 106, 36.18%
2025-05-06 Council Member, 5th Ward Brian R. Bauman Rep 523, 57.1%; Kimberly Meador Rep 393, 42.9%
2025-05-06 Council Member, 4th Ward Daniel DeArment Rep 386, 100.0%
2025-05-06 Council Member, 3rd Ward Patricia Klein Rep 317, 42.55%; Carol S. Smith Rep 428, 57.45%
2025-05-06 Council Member, 2nd Ward Michael Gentry Rep 353, 36.32%; BJ Preston Rep 619, 63.68%
2025-05-06 Council Member, 2nd Ward Thomas D. Baker 117, 100.0%
2025-05-06 Council Member, 1st Ward Nichole R. Coleman Rep 258, 51.19%; Holly Frische Rep 246, 48.81%
2023-11-07 Mayor Christina Muryn Republican 9,341, 98.65%; Jeffery Simon (write-in) 128, 1.35%
2023-11-07 Director of Law Donald J. Rasmussen Republican 8,812, 100.0%
2023-11-07 Council President John W. Harrington Republican 8,929, 100.0%

Winners in bold. Results from the county board of elections' official canvass unless marked. The county's results on file run through 2026-05-05; later elections are not loaded yet.

Auditor of State record

On the November 3, 2026 ballot

Statewide question: State Issue 3: Voter ID

Races, candidates and every question for an address: your ballot. County offices and judges are on your county board's sample ballot.

The county

Hancock County: 12 ZIP codes, 26 cities, villages and townships with pages here, 75,034 people (Census Bureau estimate, July 2025).

Nearby places

Liberty Township, Hancock County Marion Township, Hancock County Allen Township, Hancock County Eagle Township, Hancock County Biglick Township, Hancock County Jackson Township, Hancock County Cass Township, Hancock County Blanchard Township, Hancock County

Rain and snow

How much has actually fallen on Findlay, day by day, from 1893 to now. Daily totals, not averages.

rain, last 30 days
0.78 in
2026-10-01 to 2026-10-30
rain so far in 2026
28.6 in
2.3 in below normal for the date
snow so far in 2026
6.8 in
a normal year brings 26.0 in
a normal year
35.8 in
average of 30 years, 1991-2020
The last twelve months
MonthRain (in)Snow (in)Days counted
October 2026 0.78 — 30
September 2026 2.83 — 30
August 2026 3.54 — 31
July 2026 3.21 — 31
June 2026 2.56 — 30
May 2026 4.11 — 31
April 2026 6.00 — 30
March 2026 4.32 0.1 31
February 2026 0.35 1.5 28
January 2026 0.89 5.2 31
December 2025 1.79 7.3 31
November 2025 1.15 1.0 30
On the record, 1893–2026
Wettest year1913 — 47.5 in
Driest year1934 — 22.8 in
Snowiest year2014 — 53.2 in
Wettest day on record1 September 1959 — 5.06 in
Heaviest snowfall in a day31 January 1982 — 13.60 in
Deepest snow on the ground6 February 1978 — 21.00 in

Almost every day here is a measurement: 96% of them come from a rain gauge standing inside Findlay itself.

48,818 days of records, 1893-01-01 to 2026-10-30. Source: NOAA NCEI GHCN-Daily, 3,240 gauges in and around Ohio. A day is "gauged" when a gauge standing inside the boundary reported it, and the value is the mean of those gauges. Otherwise it is interpolated by inverse distance from every gauge reporting within 50 miles. Nothing is carried forward, back-filled or smoothed. Against NOAA nClimDiv county monthly precipitation over 136,848 complete county-months (checked 2026-11-02): correlation 0.9515, median absolute difference 0.217 in a month. Built 2026-11-02 from the Cracked Buckeye precipitation archive. Snow is the softer number — snowfall is measured by hand with a ruler, no agency publishes a gridded county snowfall series, and blowing snow defeats every observer.

Environmental permits and filings

What Ohio EPA has on file for Findlay: permits, inspections, violations, cleanups and the state loans behind sewer and water work. Every line links to the agency's own document.

facilities and sites on file
182
those placed on the map inside Findlay

Data centers, power and big tech here. Ohio EPA files that name a data-center company, a power plant or substation, or a large technology firm:

  • AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC- WOH1 (hazardous waste, latest May 11, 1998)
What kind of permits
ProgramFacilities and sites
Hazardous waste80
Air pollution24
Wastewater and stormwater discharge24
Voluntary cleanup18
State sewer loans13
Public drinking water10
Contaminated-site cleanup6
Site assessment2
Wetland and stream fill2
Brownfield1
Composting1
State water loans1
The latest filings
DateFacility or siteWhat
FINDLAY WATER TREATMENT PLANT PWS Public drinking water inspection
BACK IN BLACK DBA SUPERIOR TRIM MOLDED PRODUCTS Air pollution report
WERK BRAU CO INC Wastewater and stormwater discharge permit
FINDLAY WATER TREATMENT PLANT PWS Public drinking water plan
UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY-SOUTH CAMPUS PWS Public drinking water compliance letter
BIRCHAVEN CONDOMINIUMS - PHASE 2 Wastewater and stormwater discharge permit
THE NATIONAL LIME & STONE COMPANY Air pollution permit
FINDLAY CAR CRAFT COLLISION LTD Air pollution violation resolved
FINDLAY BROAD AVE COMPOSTING FACILITY Composting inspection
THE CIRCLE P RECEPTION HALL PWS Public drinking water notice of violation
MAUMEE WATERSHED CONSERVANCY DISTRICT ADDITIONAL HYDRAULIC IMPROVEMENTS Wastewater and stormwater discharge permit
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY Air pollution permit
FINDLAY WATER TREATMENT PLANT PWS Public drinking water monitoring results
BLANCHARD RIVER BENCHING REMEDIATION PROJECT AREA Voluntary cleanup technical help
VENTEK SOLUTIONS LLC Air pollution permit
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY Air pollution permit
ROWMARK Wastewater and stormwater discharge permit
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY Air pollution permit
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY Air pollution permit
VALGROUP Air pollution permit
VALGROUP Air pollution violation resolved
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY Air pollution permit
KNOLLCREST CEMETERY ASSOCIATION INC Air pollution report
VENTEK SOLUTIONS LLC Air pollution permit
TALL TIMBERS 3RD ADD - LOT 6 Wastewater and stormwater discharge permit

Source: Ohio EPA eDocument portal (edocpub.epa.ohio.gov), indexed 2026-10-14. Facilities are placed on the map from Ohio EPA's own map layers, EPA's Facility Registry, coordinates written in the filings, or a geocoded street address. A permit filed under a private person's name (most are household septic systems) is counted but never named, placed or linked; licenses for individual workers and open-burning notices are left out entirely.

Quick answers

What county is Findlay, Ohio in?

Findlay is a city in Hancock County, Ohio, with 40,686 residents.

When was Findlay, Ohio founded?

Findlay was settled 1812 (Fort Findlay established); laid out 1821; incorporated village 1838; city 1887. Founders on record: Joseph Vance and Elnathan Cory (town lots, 1821); Col. James Findlay (fort, 1812). Source

How did Findlay, Ohio get its name?

Findlay is named for Col. Source

What ZIP code is Findlay, Ohio?

Most of Findlay is in ZIP code 45840.

Where does Findlay, Ohio get its water?

The main water source for Findlay (Findlay City): Blanchard River, pumped into the two Findlay upground reservoirs east of the city in Marion Township (with a direct river intake as backup).

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