Lucas County, Ohio

Monclova

Monclova is an unincorporated community at the center of Monclova Township, in the Toledo, Ohio metro area — not an incorporated city or village, but a real place with its own ZIP code, elementary school, and Metropark along the historic Wabash Cannonball Trail.

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14,827Township Population

22.1 sq miTownship Land Area

43542ZIP Code

1836Community Platted

Overview

Living in Monclova

Monclova was laid out in 1836, and a post office has operated there since 1852. Monclova Township itself was organized in 1853 — its name is said to mean “one clan.” No municipalities are located within the township; Monclova is the unincorporated community that sits at its center, and it's listed among the suburbs of Toledo, Ohio. Monclova Elementary School and one of the trailheads for the Wabash Cannonball Trail are both located right in the community.

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At a Glance

CountyLucas (Monclova Twp.)

StatusUnincorporated community

Platted1836

ZIP Code43542

Township Land Area22.1 sq mi

What Makes It Special

Why Buyers Choose Monclova

Wabash Cannonball Trail

A rails-to-trails corridor built on the old Wabash Railroad line, with a trailhead right in Monclova — maintained by Lucas County and Metroparks Toledo for walking and cycling.

Cannonball Prairie Metropark

A Metroparks Toledo property at 9725 Monclova Road, restoring former farmland to prairie and wetland, with a stocked pond, a small campground, and the Wabash Cannonball Trail running straight through it.

Monclova Elementary School

A K-4 public school located right on Monclova Road, part of the Anthony Wayne Local School District that serves Monclova Township.

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Parks & Recreation

Monclova Parks

Cannonball Prairie Metropark

9725 Monclova Road, Monclova

Restored prairie & wetland habitat
Stocked pond, kayaking
Small campground (3 sites)
Wabash Cannonball Trail runs through the park
Open 7 a.m. until dark daily

Monclova Community Park

4335 Albon Road, Monclova Township

Two illuminated tennis/pickleball courts
Regular & little-league ball fields
Play structure for ages 5–10
Shelter house with picnic tables & grills

Keener Park

4620 Keener Road, Monclova Township

Six illuminated pickleball courts
Two ball fields & practice soccer fields
Play structure with Netclimber, horseshoe pits
Parking for the Wabash Cannonball Rails-to-Trails

Wabash Cannonball Trail

Trailhead in Monclova

Rails-to-trails corridor on the old Wabash Railroad line
Popular for walking & cycling
Maintained by Lucas County & Metroparks Toledo

Anthony Wayne Local School District

Monclova Schools

Public

Monclova Elementary School8035 Monclova Rd. · Grades K–4
Fallen Timbers Middle School6119 Finzel Rd., Whitehouse · Grades 5–6
Anthony Wayne Junior High6035 Finzel Rd., Whitehouse · Grades 7–8
Anthony Wayne High School5967 Finzel Rd., Whitehouse

Private & Parochial

Monclova Christian Academy7819 Monclova Road · A ministry of Monclova Road Baptist Church

School assignment is based on home address, not neighborhood name, and can change. Contact Anthony Wayne Local Schools directly to confirm which schools serve a specific property.

Frequently Asked

Monclova FAQ

Is Monclova a city or village?

No. Monclova is an unincorporated community — there are no incorporated municipalities within Monclova Township at all. It sits at the center of the township and is listed among the suburbs of Toledo, Ohio.

What county is Monclova in?

Monclova is in Lucas County, Ohio, within Monclova Township, in the Toledo metropolitan area.

What school district serves Monclova?

Anthony Wayne Local School District serves Monclova Township, including Monclova Elementary School (grades K–4), which is located right in the community. Private options include Monclova Christian Academy.

Is there a park in Monclova?

Yes — Cannonball Prairie Metropark, part of Metroparks Toledo, sits at 9725 Monclova Road along the Wabash Cannonball Trail. Monclova Township also operates Monclova Community Park and Keener Park.

How old is Monclova?

Monclova was laid out in 1836, and its post office has operated since 1852. Monclova Township was organized in 1853.

What is the population of Monclova?

Because Monclova is unincorporated, the Census counts it as part of Monclova Township, which had 14,827 residents at the 2020 Census.

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