Wood County, Ohio

Rossford

A Wood County city on the Maumee River in the Toledo metro area, founded in 1898 as the company town of the Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company — about 6 miles from downtown Toledo via I-75.

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6,299Population

2,714Households

64.3%Homeownership Rate

39.7 yrsMedian Age

Overview

Living in Rossford

Rossford was founded in 1898 as a company town by Edward Ford of the Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company, who purchased 173 acres along the Maumee River to build the Edward Ford Plate Glass Company. He named the resulting town by combining his own name with the last name of his second wife, Caroline Ross. The city was incorporated as a village in 1939 and became a chartered city in 1971. Rossford sits along the Maumee River in the Toledo metropolitan area, at the crossroads of Interstate 75 and the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/90) — about 6 miles from downtown Toledo.

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At a Glance

CountyWood

Incorporated1971 (city)

Distance to Toledo~6 miles

ZIP Code43460

Land Area5.17 sq mi

What Makes It Special

Why Buyers Choose Rossford

Eagle Point Colony Historic District

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this riverside neighborhood is known for its architect-designed homes from the early 1900s and its iconic stone entry gate.

Rossford Public Library

Established in 1936, the library's freestanding building on Dixie Highway was constructed in 1950 with funding donated on behalf of the Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company.

Crossroads Centre

A major retail power center near the I-75 interchange, anchored by national retailers including Target, Home Depot, and TJ Maxx — one of the busiest shopping corridors in northwest Ohio.

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Parks & Recreation

Rossford Parks

Veterans Memorial Park

340 Jennings Rd, Rossford

Boating & fishing on the Maumee River
Ball diamond with dugouts
Tennis & basketball courts
Picnic shelters & riverside picnic tables
All-inclusive playground

Beech Street / John Folcik Park

Beech Street, Rossford

Batting cage & concession stand
6 pickleball courts
Ball diamond with enclosed dugouts
Basketball court & 2 play areas

Island View Park

Dixie Highway (Rt. 65), Rossford

Sits on the Maumee River
1.1-mile jogging & walking course
16 exercise stations along the path

Ed Ford Memorial Park

Dixie Highway & Elm Street, Rossford

Built for the city's 1998 Centennial Celebration
Named in honor of Edward Ford, founder of Rossford

Rossford Exempted Village Schools

Rossford Schools

Public

Rossford High School701 Superior St.
Rossford Junior High School701 Superior St.
Rossford Elementary School28500 Lime City Rd.

Private & Parochial

All Saints Catholic School630 Lime City Rd. · Pre-K–8

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

Frequently Asked

Rossford FAQ

What is Rossford known for?

Rossford was founded in 1898 as a company town by Edward Ford of the Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company. It's known today for the historic Eagle Point Colony neighborhood, the Rossford Public Library, and the Crossroads Centre retail corridor near I-75.

How far is Rossford from Toledo?

Rossford sits about 6 miles from downtown Toledo via I-75 and is part of the Toledo metropolitan area.

What school district serves Rossford?

Rossford Exempted Village Schools serves the city, with Rossford High School, Rossford Junior High School, and Rossford Elementary School. All Saints Catholic School is a private Pre-K–8 option.

When was Rossford incorporated?

Rossford was founded in 1898, incorporated as a village in 1939, and became a chartered city in 1971.

Is there outdoor recreation nearby?

Yes — the city's Parks & Recreation Department maintains Veterans Memorial Park, Beech Street / John Folcik Park, Island View Park, and Ed Ford Memorial Park, several of them along the Maumee River.

What is the population of Rossford?

Rossford had a population of 6,299 at the 2020 Census.

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