MARY JO SWARTZ

Sylvania, OH Neighborhood Guide

Sylvania is beautiful city rich with history in Lucas County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 18,670. As a suburb of Toledo, Sylvania offers residents that small town feel with all the amenities of a big city. Find out what Sylvania has to offer you by continuing reading below or visiting the city yourself.

History

In 1832, General David White acquired the title to a "considerable" tract of land lying in the eastern half of the future site of Sylvania. He constructed a log house at the northeast corner of Summit and Monroe streets. On July 13, 1836, the plat of the town of Sylvania was recorded by Judge William Wilson. A large granite boulder at the corner of Erie and Division streets marked the beginning of the present City of Sylvania.

The first school building was erected in 1834 on the west side of Main Street and was paid for by General White. However, the site was unsuitable with the noise from the rail line running through town and the efforts of the train engineer to negotiate the curve north of Erie Street. The school was then moved to "the opposite side of town," somewhere near the southwest corner of Summit Street and Blank ( Maplewood). The first “real” school opened in 1844. It was built with fossil stone from the nearby quarry and was named Stone Academy.

As the village and its population grew, more classrooms were needed and a larger, brick school was completed in 1869. This new facility was named Sylvania High School. It was built two stories high to accommodate children in the higher grades on the second floor, as well as the elementary students on the first floor. To learn this and more about Sylvania’s rich history, please visit their official website at: http://www.cityofsylvania.com/Default.aspx?nspace=CityOfSylvania.Home.DiscoverSylvania.SylvaniaHistory.HistoricalVillage

Parks & Recreation

The city is home to several parks, including Olander Park, Pacesetter Park, Veterans Memorial, and Burnham Park. These parks offer a variety of amenities ranging from peaceful ponds to lacrosse, soccer, and baseball fields and the Plummer Pool. Most of Sylvania's recreational activities take place thorough the Sylvania Department of Recreation, which offers 2 ice skating rinks and 2 indoor soccer fields, as well as a variety of sports including soccer, baseball, lacrosse, Ice Hockey, and Ice skating.

Attractions

Sylvania is home to numerous attractions ranging from outdoor to indoor and peaceful to playful. To discover just a few of the wonders that await you in Sylvania, please visit their official attractions website. http://www.cityofsylvania.com/Default.aspx?nspace=CityOfSylvania.Home.ForVisitors.VisitorResources.Attractions