Where is Findlay, Ohio, USA?

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Where is Findlay Located? - Findlay is a city located in the Hancock County of Ohio, United States. Findlay lies between 41.0017643 Degrees North latitudes and 73.6656834 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Findlay, Ohio

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Where is Findlay?: The Google Map showing the location of Findlay in the U.S. state of Ohio.

Where is Findlay Located?

Findlay is a city located in the Hancock County of Ohio, United States. Findlay lies between 41.0017643 Degrees North latitudes and 73.6656834 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Findlay city is 40313 people and the city has a total area of 19.63 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Findlay, Ohio Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityFindlay
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
State CapitalColumbus
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude41.0442° N
Longitude83.6499° W
Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Land Area19.03 sq mi
Water Area0.12 sq mi
Total Area19.15 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)40,313 (2020 Census)
Population Density2,118 per sq mi
ZIP Codes45839, 45840
Area Code419, 567
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code39-27048
Congressional District5th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Findlay, Ohio

  • Fostoria, Ohio — 16 mi Northeast
  • Bowling Green, Ohio — 23 mi North
  • Tiffin, Ohio — 27 mi East
  • Lima, Ohio — 34 mi South
  • Ottawa, Ohio — 20 mi South
  • Carey, Ohio — 15 mi East
  • Upper Sandusky, Ohio — 26 mi Southeast
  • Perrysburg, Ohio — 39 mi North
  • Fremont, Ohio — 40 mi Northeast
  • Toledo, Ohio — 46 mi North

Driving Distances from Findlay, Ohio

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
FostoriaOhio1622 min
Bowling GreenOhio2328 min
CareyOhio1520 min
TiffinOhio2735 min
LimaOhio3435 min
PerrysburgOhio3940 min
ToledoOhio4650 min
MansfieldOhio681 hr 10 min
DaytonOhio1121 hr 50 min
ColumbusOhio1051 hr 45 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Findlay, Ohio

CategoryInformation
Airport NameFindlay Airport
IATA CodeFDY
PortNot applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 75, U.S. Route 224, State Route 12, State Route 15, State Route 37
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak service; nearest passenger rail station is Toledo
Local Bus/Transit ServiceFindlay-Hancock County Public Transit
  • Interstate 75 - Major north-south interstate connecting Findlay with Toledo, Dayton, Cincinnati and Detroit.
  • U.S. Route 224 - East-west highway linking the city with Tiffin, Ottawa and northwestern Ohio.
  • State Route 12 - Connects Findlay with Columbus Grove and Fremont.
  • State Route 15 - Regional highway providing access to Carey, Ottawa and surrounding communities.
  • State Route 37 - Local route serving neighborhoods and commercial districts within Findlay.

What are top Places to Visit in Findlay, Ohio

Landmark NameType
Mazza MuseumMuseum
Riverside ParkCity Park
Hancock Historical MuseumHistory Museum
The CubeIce Arena
Oakwoods Nature PreserveNature Preserve
Marathon Center for the Performing ArtsPerforming Arts Center
Northwest Ohio Railroad PreservationRailroad Museum
Findlay Village MallShopping Center
Emory Adams ParkCommunity Park
University of Findlay CampusUniversity Campus

Colleges and Universities in Findlay, Ohio

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of FindlayPrivateUniversityEquestrian studies and health sciences
Owens Community College – Findlay CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer programs
Ohio State University at LimaPublicUniversityRegional undergraduate education
Findlay City SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictComprehensive public education

Waterbodies in Findlay, Ohio

Blanchard River, Lye Creek, Eagle Creek, Ottawa River, Auglaize River, Sandusky River, Findlay Reservoir No. 1, Findlay Reservoir No. 2

Golf Courses in Findlay, Ohio

Findlay Country Club, Sycamore Springs Golf Course, Hillcrest Golf Club, Red Hawk Run Golf Course, Loudon Meadows Golf Club, Hidden Creek Golf Club

Findlay, Ohio — Key Historical Facts

  • Findlay was founded in 1821 near the site of Fort Findlay, a military post established during the War of 1812 and named after Colonel James Findlay.
  • The discovery of natural gas and oil in the 1880s transformed Findlay into one of Ohio's leading industrial centers, attracting manufacturers from across the country.
  • The city became known as the "Flag City" after displaying numerous American flags during the natural gas boom, a nickname that remains in use today.
  • The University of Findlay, established in 1882, has grown into one of northwest Ohio's leading private universities and contributes significantly to the local economy.
  • Today, Findlay is recognized as the headquarters of several major companies and serves as a regional center for education, healthcare, manufacturing, and business in northwest Ohio.

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