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About the 419 Northwest Ohio Region
Northwest Ohio consists of multiple counties in the northwestern corner of the US state of Ohio. This area borders Lake Erie, Southeast Michigan, and Northeastern Indiana. Some areas are also considered the Black Swamp area. The Toledo metropolitan area is part of the region.
The northwest Ohio area is characterized by its diverse landscapes, cultural heritage, and economic significance. This region encompasses a mix of urban and rural areas, offering a blend of natural beauty and industrial activity. Cities like Toledo, located along the western shores of Lake Erie, serve as major economic hubs with a strong focus on manufacturing, transportation, and commerce. Though Toledo is an industrial city, Northwest Ohio is primarily agricultural with small centers of commerce distributed across region, with fertile farmland supporting the cultivation of crops like corn and soybeans.
The Maumee River and Lake Erie, are prominent waterways in the region, contributing to picturesque sceneries and recreational opportunities.
Northwest Ohio
Historically, this area has played a significant role in the development of the United States, with the city of Maumee standing out as the oldest permanent settlement in northwest Ohio. The region has witnessed a mix of Native American influences, European settlement, and industrial growth. Toledo is the principal city of Northwest Ohio.
Northwest Ohio is located in the heart of the Midwest, a junction of highways, railways and waterways. Add in the Air service, Northwest Ohio/Toledo region is a central transportation hub.
Local transit is available in three urban areas within Northwest Ohio. The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority serves Toledo, the Allen County Regional Transit Authority serves Lima, and the Sandusky Transit System serves Sandusky.
Toledo Express Airport (TOL), in suburban Swanton, is the largest airport in northwest Ohio. The airport hosts the corporate flight departments of Owens-Illinois, Owens-Corning, Pilkington, and Dana Holding Corporation; and is the base of operations for Toledo Public Schools' aviation program. Charter and air taxi service is also available at several smaller airports, such as Toledo Metcalf Field, Findlay Airport, and Lima Allen County Airport.
The Toledo Express Airport is a base for F-16 fighter jets of the Ohio Air National Guard, which has provided the airport additional funding for runway lengthening and safety enhancements. The Ohio Air National Guard (OH ANG) is the aerial militia of the State of Ohio, United States of America. It is, along with the Ohio Army National Guard, an element of the Ohio National Guard.
As state militia units, the units in the Ohio Air National Guard are not in the normal United States Air Force chain of command. They are under the jurisdiction of the Governor of Ohio through the office of the Ohio Adjutant General unless they are federalized by order of the President of the United States.
Northwest Ohio is a great hub for commerce with Interstate 90, which runs east-west through the upper part of Northwest Ohio and Interstate 75 (I-75) which passes through six different states. The highway runs from Miami, Florida to the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan where the freeway crosses the strait between Lakes Huron and Michigan, and approaches the Canadian border at Sault Ste. Marie, downriver from Lake Superior.
The Railroads aren’t to be forgotten. Amtrak passenger serves Northwest Ohio travelers with routes east and west, a total of six station stops. Passengers can easily travel to major cities including Chicago, Washington D.C. and New York City where they can transfer to other routes if needed. Northwest Ohio has hubs for freight and cargo rail services with tracks that connect throughout the United States.
Work, Live, and Thrive in Northwest Ohio, the 17-county region offers a diverse economy and excellent quality of life with a mix of urban, suburban, and rural communities to choose as your next homestead. Call Colleen LaChapelle at 419-350-3024, a real estate agent who knows and understands the local market.
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