Welcome to Perrysburg, Ohio! We hope this site provides the information you are seeking. Here is an overview of our historic, fast-growing community.
Our History
“We have met the enemy, and they are ours!” were the words exclaimed by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry as he helped the American Navy defeat the British forces in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. The victory helped paved the way for the settlement of the Northwest Territory, and Perrysburg was so named to honor this famous American naval hero.
In 1816 Perrysburg was platted by the Federal Government, featuring diagonal streets superimposed on a formal grid pattern of intersecting streets. The area was known as The Great Black Swamp, and the town survived early fires as well as a plague and cholera epidemic. The Great Black Swamp was eventually drained to allow for the building of roads and the expansion of agriculture.
Historic Architecture
Browse the quaint downtown and historic residential district, and you will find nearly every major residential architectural style and many commercial architectural styles that were popular in the nation from 1830-1940. Broad streets, landscaped yards, mature trees and public parks add to the diversified architecture that gives Perrysburg its special charm. The historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the city is annually recognized as a TreeCity USA.
Fort Meigs State Memorial Park, located on State Rte. 65, is the largest reconstructed wooden-walled fortification in North America. Originally completed in 1830 by General William Henry Harrison, the fortress was designed to defend Ohio against British invasion. Fort Meigs became a focal point in the War of 1812, and it remains host to numerous historic battle reenactments. Major restoration work was completed on the Fort in 2004, and it continues to provide residents and visitors with dazzling views from its bluff overlooking the Maumee River.
Perrysburg Today
Perrysburg has become a city of more than 19,000 residents. Its school system is considered one of the finest in Ohio and consistently maintains superior academic standards.
Recreation
The city of Perrysburg has 11 parks comprised of over 180 acres. Children and adults enjoy well-maintained soccer fields, baseball/softball diamonds, playgrounds, and walking/jogging tracks. The centrally located Municipal Park was recently renovated to include a new swimming/wading pool with slides and diving boards, new baseball/softball diamonds, and a renovated tennis court. A regionally recognized summer recreation program offers children a variety of outdoor activities along with musical fun. The Perrysburg Area YMCA provides teens and adults with a state-of-the art exercise, swimming, and recreational facility.
Colleges/Universities
Perrysburg is minutes away from four major colleges/universities: Bowling Green State University (20,000+ students), Lourdes College (1,600+ students), Medical University of Ohio (2,000+ students), Owens Community College (22,000+ students), and The University of Toledo (20,000+ students).
Fast Facts – Perrysburg, Ohio
Population: 19,000+
Size: 9.77 square miles
Elevation: 632 feet above sea level
Location:
41 degrees, 33 minutes, 25 seconds N
83 degrees, 37 minutes, 54 seconds W
Nearest Large Cities:
Toledo – 8 miles north
Detroit – 65 miles north
Cleveland – 115 miles east
Chicago – 200 miles west
Major Highways Interstates:
75, 475, 80/90 (Ohio Turnpike)
U.S. Routes 20 & 23
State Routes 25, 65, 199, 795
Type of Government: Mayor-Council
Schools:
(1) High School (Grades 9-12)
(1) Career Center (Grades 11-12)
(1) Junior High School (Grades 6-8)
(4) Elementary Schools (Grades K-5)
(1) Parochial School (Grades Pre-school –8)
(5) Colleges/universities
Health Care: (8) Regional hospitals
Electric: Toledo Edison
Gas: Columbia Gas & The Waterville Gas Company
Water: City of Perrysburg from Lake Erie
Phone: AT&T
Cable: Buckeye CableSystem