Wood County
Founded: April 1, 1820
Area: 617.4 sq mi
Named for: Colonel E.E. Wood, War of 1812
County Seat: Bowling Green City, Ohio
Wood County Profile (from Ohio.gov)
Fun Fact: In 1886, oil was discovered in North Baltimore (near Bowling Green) which flooded the region with people, new business ventures, and money. Several of the opulent homes constructed with the oil wealth are still standing, including one which is purported to be the most haunted in the state; unfortunately, the current owners threaten legal action against any publication of its location or details of the home’s violent history. However, a stretch of nearby Euler Road (between Wingston and Potter roads), southwest of Bowling Green, is said to be haunted by an infant hanged by its mother from a tree branch.
People of note from County: Donalee L. Tabern- inventor; Mark G. Wasylyshyn- current Sheriff;
Cities: Bowling Green, Fostoria, Northwood, Perrysburg, Rossford
Villages: Bairdstown, Bloomdale, Bradner, Custar, Cygnet, Haskins, Jerry City, Luckey, Millbury, Milton Center, North Baltimore, Pemberville, Portage, Risingsun, Tontogany, Wayne, West Millgrove, Weston.
Townships: Bloom, Center, Henry, Lake, Liberty, Middleton, Milton, Plain, Webster.
Other communities: Bates, Ducat, Lime City, Scotch Ridge, Trombley, Woodside.