National Register Listings in
Lucas County, Ohio

Ashland Avenue Baptist Church B'nai Israel Synagogue Berdan Building Birckhead Place Historic District Birmingham Historic District Brand, R., and Company Brandville School Bronson Place Burt's Theater Bush Street Historic District Central YMCA Columbian House Commodore Perry Hotel East Side Commercial Block East Toledo Historic District Eckenrode And Breisach Houses Englewood Historic District Fallen Timbers Battlefield First Church of Christ, Scientist First Presbyterian Church Of Maumee Chapel Forsythe-Puhl House Fort Industry Square Gendron, Peter, House Gillett-Shoemaker-Welsh House Governor's Inn Griswold, Peck, House Hanson House Haskins, Liberty Whitcomb, House Hillcrest Hotel House Of Four Pillars Hull, Isaac, Store Hull-Wolcott House Huron-Superior Streets Warehouse-Produce Historic District Interurban Bridge Inverness Club Ira Apartments Isham, John, Farmstead Isham, John, House Landers Brothers Company Building Lasalle, Koch and Company Department Store Libbey, Edward D., House Libbey, Edward Drummond, High School Lucas County Courthouse and Jail Lucas County Hospital and Nurse's Home Ludwig, Isaac R., Historical Mill Madison Avenue Historic District Maumee Historic District Maumee Sidecut Maumee Theater Maumee Uptown Historic District Monroe Street Commercial Buildings Morehouse-Downes House Neukom, Albert, House Ohio Theatre Old Central Post Office Old West End District Old West End Historic District (Boundary Increase/Decrease) Ontario Building Overmyer Building, The Pray-Starkweather House Providence Historic District Pythian Castle Reed, Henry, Jr., House Riverview Riverview Apartments Saint Peter and Saint Paul Historic District-Oliver's Second addition Secor Hotel Secor, Joseph K., House Spitzer Building Spring Grove Historic District St. Ann Roman Catholic Church Complex St. Clair Street Historic District St. Clair Street Historic District (Boundary Increase-Decrease) St. Patrick's Catholic Church Standart-Simmons Hardware Company Succesful Sales The Broer-Freeman Building Toledo Club Toledo Harbor Light Toledo Olde Towne Historic District Toledo Traction Company Power Station Toledo Yacht Club Trinity Episcopal Church United States Courthouse and Custom House Valentine Theater Building Vistula Historic District Waterville Commercial District West Sister Island Light Westmoreland Historic District Woodlawn Cemetery Wright, Dr. John A., House Yondota Historic District
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Lucas County is a county located in the northwestern part of Ohio, with its county seat in Toledo. It was named after Robert Lucas, the 12th Governor of Ohio who played a significant role in the area's development. The region was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Ottawa, Potawatomi, and Wyandot peoples.

In the late 17th century, French explorers began to explore and settle in the area, establishing trade relationships with the Native American communities. However, the British gained control of the region after the French and Indian War in the mid-18th century. Following the American Revolution, a series of treaties forced Native Americans to relinquish their land, opening up the area for settlement by European-Americans.

Lucas County experienced rapid growth in the 19th century, largely due to its strategic location along the Great Lakes and its access to transportation networks. The construction of the Miami and Erie Canal in the 1830s, which connected Toledo to Cincinnati, further contributed to the county's development as an important trade and transportation hub.

The county's industrialization began in the mid-19th century, driven by the growth of the manufacturing sector. Toledo became known for its production of glass, automobiles, and other industrial goods, attracting workers from diverse ethnic backgrounds. However, the decline of manufacturing in the later part of the 20th century resulted in significant economic challenges for the county.

Today, Lucas County is home to a diverse population and continues to be an important center for industry and commerce in Ohio. The region's rich history and cultural heritage can be seen in its historical landmarks, museums, and institutions dedicated to preserving and celebrating the county's past.

This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Lucas County, Ohio.

  • 1835 - Lucas County is formed from portions of Wood County
  • 1835 - Toledo is selected as the county seat
  • 1838 - The Toledo War occurs between Ohio and the Michigan Territory over the boundary line between the two
  • 1840 - The Toledo War is resolved, with Toledo remaining part of Ohio
  • 1852 - The first train from Toledo to Chicago is completed, leading to increased trade and transportation
  • 1870 - The population of Lucas County reaches over 45,000
  • 1895 - The Toledo Museum of Art is founded
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