City

On behalf of the City of Fostoria,

we invite you to Find Your Future Here!

 

Quick Facts about Fostoria:

• Fostoria is a city in Hancock, Seneca, and Wood counties in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio.
• It is approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Toledo and 90 miles (140 km) north of Columbus.
• The population was 13,931 at the 2000 census.
• The city is named for Charles Foster, the 35th governor of Ohio and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury under Benjamin Harrison.
• Fostoria is known for its glass heritage and railroading: two CSX main lines and one NS main line intersect in downtown Fostoria, an area called the “Iron Triangle” by rail fans.
• Originally there were 5 railroads that serviced the city. They were meant to service glass companies that were located in the city.
• The city of Fostoria is raising funds to build a railroad park inside the “Iron Triangle” for railroading fans to view trains.