Rossford, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rossford, Ohio
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Gateway to the Eagle Point Colony Historic District neighborhood
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Location of Rossford in Wood County
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 Rossford, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Rossford, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.20 sq mi (13.46 km2) |
| • Land | 5.17 sq mi (13.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,299 |
| • Density | 1,217.43/sq mi (470.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43460
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| Area code(s) | 419/567 |
| FIPS code | 39-68686 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1087197 |
| Website | www.rossfordohio.com |
Rossford is a city in Wood County, Ohio, USA. It's located along the Maumee River and is part of the larger Toledo metropolitan area. In 2020, about 6,299 people lived there. Two major highways, Interstate 75 and the Ohio Turnpike, meet in Rossford. The city has its own library, the Rossford Public Library, and a radio station called WPAY.
Rossford was started by Edward Ford. He owned a big company called the Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company. In 1898, he bought a large piece of land, about 173 acres, next to the Maumee River. He wanted to build a glass factory there, called the Edward Ford Plate Glass Company.
As more and more workers came to the factory, a town grew around it. Edward Ford named this new town "Rossford." He combined his last name, Ford, with the last name of his second wife, Caroline Ross. Soon after the factory was built, Ford also created the Ford Club next to it. This was a place where workers could relax and socialize after work. In 1998, Rossford celebrated its 100th birthday! They built a special memorial next to the Ford Club to remember how the town began. The celebration included a street fair, a parade, a concert, and many other fun events.
Edward Ford's father, John Baptiste Ford, also started a glass company town earlier. It was called Ford City, Pennsylvania.
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Exploring Rossford's Geography
Rossford is a city with a total area of about 5.33 square miles (13.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.02 square miles (13.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.31 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), is water. This water area likely includes parts of the Maumee River that flow by the city.
Rossford's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 3,912 | — | |
| 1950 | 3,963 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 4,408 | 11.2% | |
| 1970 | 5,302 | 20.3% | |
| 1980 | 5,978 | 12.7% | |
| 1990 | 5,861 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 6,406 | 9.3% | |
| 2010 | 6,293 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 6,299 | 0.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 6,316 | 0.4% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 6,293 people living in Rossford. There were 2,568 households, which means groups of people living together, and 1,705 families. The city had about 1,253.6 people per square mile. There were also 2,800 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most of the people in Rossford were White (94.8%). A smaller number were African American (1.7%), Native American (0.4%), or Asian (0.9%). Some people (0.9%) were from other races, and 1.4% were from two or more races. About 3.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 31.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households (50.5%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Rossford was 39.1 years old.
Economy and Businesses in Rossford
Rossford is home to several important businesses. In early 2019, a company called Medical Mutual decided to move its Toledo office to Rossford. This brought new jobs and activity to the city. Also, a very large online shopping company, Amazon, has a big warehouse in Rossford. This warehouse is called a fulfillment center, and it helps Amazon send out packages to customers.
Education in Rossford
Rossford has its own school system. This district includes several schools that serve students from preschool all the way through high school.
Active Schools in Rossford
- Rossford High School (for grades 9-12)
- Rossford Junior High School (for grades 6-8)
- Rossford Elementary School (for Pre-Kindergarten to grade 5)
- All Saints Catholic School (a private school for Pre-Kindergarten to grade 8)
Schools That Are No Longer Open
Over the years, some schools in Rossford have closed or changed.
- Alter Elementary (this building is now All Saints Catholic School)
- Indian Hills School (opened in 1970, closed in 2014)
- Lime City School (closed in 1982 and the building was taken down in 2013)
- Walnut Street School (the building was taken down)
- Glenwood School (this building was updated and is now Rossford Elementary)
- Eagle Point School (the building was taken down)
Famous People from Rossford
Many interesting people have come from Rossford, Ohio.
- Jonathan Bennett, an actor
- Dasit (whose real name is David Shinavar), a rapper who was on a TV show called Ego Trip's The (White) Rapper Show
- Erick Iskersky, a professional tennis player
- Madalyn Murray O'Hair, who started the American Atheists organization, graduated from Rossford High School
- Johnny Paris (whose real name is John Pocisk), a musician
- John Payak, a professional basketball player
- Eddie Platt, a musician
- Dennis Richmond, a news anchor
- Dave Yorko, a musician
Images for kids
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A friendly robot
See also
In Spanish: Rossford para niños
