Toledo, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio
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Toledo is the fourth largest city in Ohio. It is located on the bank of Lake Erie, on the northern part of Ohio, at the border with the State of Michigan. Toledo covers 84.1 sq mi (217.8 sq km) and has a population of 287,000 (2011 estimate). The metropolitan area of Toledo has a population of 651,000. It also serves as county seat of Lucas County.

The earliest Europeans to arrive in the Toledo area were French traders in the 1680's. An early settlement was established there in 1794. It was abandoned following the War of 1812, and resettled in 1817. The city of Toledo was founded in 1833, initially on Michigan Territory. Two years later, a conflict erupted between Ohio state and Michigan Territory over the area, resulting in Ohio getting Toledo while Michigan getting a bigger area in Upper Peninsula.

Lucas County Courthouse, Toledo
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The town of Toledo got a boost in 1843, when its canal was completed. When railroad replaced canals as the main form of transportation, Toledo became a railroad hub for the transporation of manufactured goods. By the end of the 19th century, it was one of the biggest cities in Ohio.

The decades of growth eventually fizzled out during the Great Depression. This was followed by the decline in American manufacturing by the mid 20th century, leading to a general deterioration of the urban core of Toledo.

With the turn of the 21st century, Toledo is revitalizing its downtown area with a number of major redevelopment projects, aimed at drawing people back into the city. Among them include the Fifth Third Field stadium and Huntington Center multi-purpose area.

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, Toledo, Ohio
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Toledo experiences a humid continental climate. Its location on Lake Erie helps to moderate its climate. Summers are warm, with the occasional high temperatures reaching 90°F (32°C). Winters are cold and snowy. January average temperature is around 23.9°F (-4.5°C). June is the wettest month with 3.8 in (96.5 mm) of precipitation.

Visiting Toledo, Ohio

There are four interstate highways connecting Toledo with the rest of the country. I-75 runs north-south, connecting it with Detroit to the northeast and Dayton to the south. I-80/90 connects it with Cleveland to the east and Chicago to the west. I-75 continues north through Michigan to end at the Canadian border.

Places of Interest in Toledo, Ohio

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