Findlay

Findlay, first laid out in 1821, is located in northwestern Ohio in central Hancock County (of which it is the county seat) about 40 miles south of Toledo and 25 miles south of Bowling Green along Highway 224 and 15 on the banks of the Blanchard River. It is named for Col. James Findlay who fought in the War of 1812. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 37,132, an increase of 1,429 since 1990.

For those seeking a post-high school education, the town is host to findcoll.

Golfers have a nice selection courses from which to select as their course du jour. These include Baird's Wayside Golf Course, Oak Mallet Golf Club, Findlay Country Club, Findlay Hillcrest Golf Club and Shady Grove Golf Club.

Local attractions include the Ghost Town Museum Park, Hancock County Courthouse and the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum.