Findlay's position within Hancock County (foreset) and Ohio (background)

Findlay is a city in Hancock County, Ohio, United States. The population was 38,967 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hancock County^GR6 and is home to The University of Findlay. The city's official nickname is "[Flag City, USA][[1]]". Image File history File links Findlay_relative_to_Hancock_County_and_Ohio. ... Image File history File links Findlay_relative_to_Hancock_County_and_Ohio. ... Hancock County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Hancock County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... The University of Findlay is a private university located in the City of Findlay in northwest Ohio. ...

Geography

The Blanchard River as seen from Riverside Park in Findlay.

Findlay is located at 41°2′34″N, 83°38′32″W (41.042843, -83.642216)^GR1. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2160x1440, 1044 KB) Summary Photo taken by Andrew VanAtta. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2160x1440, 1044 KB) Summary Photo taken by Andrew VanAtta. ... The Blanchard River is a tributary of the Auglaize River, approximately 95 mi (153 km) long, in northwestern Ohio in the United States. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 44.8 km² (17.3 mi²). 44.5 km² (17.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.64%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

The Blanchard River travels through the City of Findlay, flowing east to west. Findlay is also considered one of the fastest growing mid-population cities in the country. The Blanchard River is a tributary of the Auglaize River, approximately 95 mi (153 km) long, in northwestern Ohio in the United States. ...

Demographics

The waterfalls at Riverside Park in Findlay.

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 38,967 people, 15,905 households, and 10,004 families residing in the city. The population density was 875.2/km² (2,266.3/mi²). There were 17,152 housing units at an average density of 385.2/km² (997.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.70% White, 1.40% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.76% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.66% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.95% of the population. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2160x1440, 625 KB) Summary Photo by Andrew VanAtta. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2160x1440, 625 KB) Summary Photo by Andrew VanAtta. ... Tower Fall in Yellowstone National Park A waterfall is usually a geological formation resulting from water, often in the form of a stream, flowing over an erosion-resistant rock formation that forms a sudden break in elevation. ... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 15,905 households out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,883, and the median income for a family was $49,986. Males had a median income of $36,150 versus $23,797 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,328. About 5.9% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Economy

The Marathon Petroleum Company building in Downtown Findlay

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Findlay was also the longtime headquarters of the Marathon Oil Corporation, from 1905 until 1990. Marathon is now based in Houston, Texas, but still maintains operations in Findlay under a newly (as of September 1, 2005) organized subsidiary, the Marathon Petroleum Company. Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO), based in Houston, Texas, is a worldwide oil and natural gas exploration and production company. ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: Space City Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Country United States State Texas Counties Harris County Fort Bend County Montgomery County Incorporated June 5, 1837  - Mayor Bill White (D) Area    - City  601. ... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Marathon Petroleum Company is a fully owned, American subsidiary of the Marathon Oil Corporation. ...

Since the early 1990s, Findlay has experienced significant growth due to its increased importance as a regional shopping and warehouse distribution center. Findlay is home to numerous retail box stores, including two Wal-Mart supercenters, with the newest supercenter completed in July of 2006. An indoor shopping center known as the Findlay Village Mall, regional distribution centers for Best Buy, Lowe's, Cardinal Health, Hercules Tire (Worldwide headquarters & distribution center), and Kohl's, and numerous restaurants and eateries have also been built. As of 2005, there is at least one eating establishment for every 200 citizens in the City of Findlay. This article is 150 kilobytes or more in size. ... Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Best Buy is sometimes called the big blue box because of the prominent design on Best Buy stores resembling a blue box. ... Lowes redirects here. ... The Cardinal Health Corporation NYSE: CAH is a large USA-based corporation providing services to the healthcare industry. ... Kohls Corporation (NYSE: KSS) is a department store chain headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee. ...

Notable natives

• Willard Harrison Bennett, inventor of the radio frequency mass spectrometer.
• Gavin Creel, a Broadway singer and performer.
• Ray Harroun, the first Indianapolis 500 race winner on Memorial Day 1911. While working for the Marmon Co. as a race car driver, he helped to develop a six-cylinder model known as the Marmon Wasp, with a top speed of 105 miles per hour. This was the vehicle that won this first Indy 500 race, where his prize winnings were $10,000 USD (almost $200,000 in 2005).
• Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback ^[1]
• Josh Huston, kicker for the New York Giants of the National Football League.^[2]

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Trivia

Planned diverging diamond interchange (now rejected)

• Findlay was considered as the site of the first diverging diamond interchange in the United States. The road junction was planned for the interchange between Interstate 75 and U.S. Highway 224. State officials rejected this plan over the recommendation of city leaders, including mayor Tony Iriti, out of concerns that the unusual road layout could cause numerous accidents. The only other use of this system in the world is at a freeway interchange in Versailles, France.
• The Findlay Reservoir No. 2 is the largest above ground reservoir in the state of Ohio with a capacity of 5 billion gallons of water.
• For three months in the early 1960s, Findlay had the distinction of being the only community in the world where touch tone telephone service was available. Touch tone service was first introduced in Findlay on November 1, 1960.
• The Findlay and Hancock County community was named a winner in the first-ever national competition to identify the 100 Best Communities for Young People in September 2005. The honor was awarded through the America's Promise Alliance. Findlay and Columbus were the only two cities in Ohio to receive the distinction. In 2007, Findlay-Hancock County was once again selected (one of 52 repeat honorees), and joined Toledo, Ohio as the as the only two cities in Ohio to receive this designation.
• In 1908, American songwriter Tell Taylor wrote the standard, "Down By the Old Mill Stream" while fishing along the Blanchard River in Findlay. The song was published in 1910.

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References

Findlay Reservoir No. 2, the largest above-ground reservoir in the state.

1. ^ Findlay, Ohio: Roethlisberger friendly but still Browns territory, by Milan Simonich. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, January 29, 2006.
2. ^ Thursday's sports transactions. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 2006-11-07.

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External links

• Findlay's official website
• Findlay/Hancock County Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Downtown Findlay
• Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
• Findlay City Schools
• The Courier
• Hancock Sheriff Department

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	Municipalities and Communities of Hancock County, Ohio (County Seat: Findlay)
Cities	Findlay | Fostoria
Villages	Arcadia | Arlington | Benton Ridge | Jenera | McComb | Mount Blanchard | Mount Cory | Rawson | Van Buren | Vanlue
Townships	Allen | Amanda | Biglick | Blanchard | Cass | Delaware | Eagle | Jackson | Liberty | Madison | Marion | Orange | Pleasant | Portage | Union | Van Buren | Washington
Unincorporated communities	Mortimer | Williamstown