Lucas County, Ohio
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Location in the state of Ohio
Ohio's location in the U.S.
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Founded	June 20, 1835[1]
Seat	Toledo
Largest city	Toledo
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	596 sq mi (1,543 km²) 340 sq mi (882 km²) 255 sq mi (662 km²), 42. Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 1835 ( MDCCCXXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. This article is about the city in Ohio, USA. For Toledo Spain, see that article Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 66%
Population  - (2000)  - Density	455,054 1,337/sq mi (516/km²)
Time zone	Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website: www.co.lucas.oh.us
Named for: Robert Lucas

Lucas County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America Daylight saving time ( DST Robert Lucas ( April 1, 1781 – February 7, 1853) was the 12th governor of the U A county of the United States is a local level of government created as a subdivision of a state by the state government or by the federal or territorial government as a subdivision A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads The United States of America —commonly referred to as the As of the 2000 census, the population was 455,054. Its county seat is Toledo. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. This article is about the city in Ohio, USA. For Toledo Spain, see that article ^[2] Lucas County was named for Robert Lucas, 12th governor of Ohio, in 1835 during his second term. Wikipedia_talkFeatured_lists#Proposed_change_to_all_featured_lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of Ohio county name Robert Lucas ( April 1, 1781 – February 7, 1853) was the 12th governor of the U A governor is a governing official usually the executive (at least nominally to different degrees also politically and administratively of a non-sovereign level of government ^[3] Its establishment provoked the Toledo War conflict with the Michigan Territory. The Toledo War (1835–1836 also known as the Ohio-Michigan War, was the mostly bloodless boundary dispute between the U Michigan Territory was an Organized territory of the United States in the early 19th century between June 30, 1805 and January 26

Lucas County is part of the Toledo Metropolitan Area. The Toledo Metropolitan Area is a Metropolitan area centered in the American city of Toledo Ohio with 656696 residents and four counties within

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 596 square miles (1,543 km²). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 340 square miles (882 km²) of it is land and 255 square miles (662 km²) of it (42. 86%) is water.

Lucas County is drained by the Maumee River. The Maumee River is a River in northwestern Ohio and northeastern Indiana in the United States.

Major highways

• Interstate 75
• Interstate 80
• Interstate 90
• Interstate 280
• Interstate 475
• U.S. Highway 20
• U.S. Highway 23
• U.S. Highway 24

Adjacent counties

• Monroe County, Michigan (north)
• Across Lake Erie lies Essex County, Ontario (northeast)
• Ottawa County (southeast)
• Wood County (south)
• Henry County (southwest)
• Fulton County (west)
• Lenawee County, Michigan (northwest)

History

On August 20, 1794, near the present-day town of Maumee, American forces led by General Anthony Wayne won a decisive victory over Indian forces at the Battle of Fallen Timbers. Interstate 75 (I-75 is a major north-south Interstate Highway in the midwest and southeastern United States. Interstate 80 (I-80 is the second-longest Interstate Highway in the United States (after I-90) Interstate 90 (I-90 is the longest interstate highway in the United States at nearly 3100 miles (5000 kilometers US Route 20 is an east-west United States highway. As the "0" in its route number implies U US Route 23 is a long north-south US highway between Jacksonville Florida, and Mackinaw City Michigan. US Route 24, a dual north-south/east-west route is one of the original United States highways of 1926 Monroe County is a county in the US state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 145945 with the 2007 Census Bureau estimate Lake Erie (ˈɪəriː is the fourth largest Lake (by surface area of the five Great Lakes, and the tenth largest globally Essex County is a County and Census division located in Southwestern Ontario and covers an area at the southernmost tip of Canada Ottawa County is a County located in the state of Ohio, United States. Wood County is a County located in the state of Ohio, United States. Henry County is a County located in the state of Ohio, United States. Fulton County is a County located in the US state of Ohio. As of 2000 the population was 42084 Lenawee County ("LENN-a-way" is a county in the US state of Michigan. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Year 1794 ( MDCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Anthony Wayne (January 1 1745–December 15 1796 was a United States Army general and statesman The Battle of Fallen Timbers ( August 20, 1794) was the final battle of the Northwest Indian War, a struggle between American Indians and The battle opened the entire Northwest Territory for white settlement. For the Canadian territory see Northwest Territories. For the northwestern corner of the Lower 48 see Northwestern United States.

Lucas County was formally organized in 1835. At that time, Ohio and Michigan Territory disputed the ownership of the strip of land along the border (see Toledo War). Michigan Territory was an Organized territory of the United States in the early 19th century between June 30, 1805 and January 26 The Toledo War (1835–1836 also known as the Ohio-Michigan War, was the mostly bloodless boundary dispute between the U As a move in the dispute, Ohio formally organized part of the disputed area as Lucas County, naming it after the incumbent governor of Ohio, Robert Lucas. A governor is a governing official usually the executive (at least nominally to different degrees also politically and administratively of a non-sovereign level of government Robert Lucas ( April 1, 1781 – February 7, 1853) was the 12th governor of the U

Demographics

As of the census^[4] of 2000, there were 455,054 people, 182,847 households, and 116,290 families residing in the county. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,337 people per square mile (516/km²). Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume There were 196,259 housing units at an average density of 576 per square mile (223/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 77. 50% White, 16. 98% Black or African American, 0. 26% Native American, 1. 21% Asian, 0. 02% Pacific Islander, 1. 86% from other races, and 2. 16% from two or more races. 4. 54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 182,847 households out of which 31. 10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44. 70% were married couples living together, 14. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36. 40% were non-families. 30. 10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10. 50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 44 and the average family size was 3. 06.

In the county, the population was spread out with 26. 30% under the age of 18, 9. 80% from 18 to 24, 29. 10% from 25 to 44, 21. 70% from 45 to 64, and 13. 10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92. 60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88. 60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $38,004, and the median income for a family was $48,190. Males had a median income of $39,415 versus $26,447 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,518. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 10. 70% of families and 13. 90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 70% of those under age 18 and 8. 70% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Main article: Ohio county government

The Lucas County Courthouse in Toledo

Localities

Municipalities

Map of Lucas County, Ohio with Municipal and Township labels

Townships

Other localities

Lucas County Fair

The Lucas County Fair is located in Maumee, Ohio at the Lucas County Rec Center. Ohio county government is the structure of official managerial and legal bodies of the counties of Ohio, USA. Berkey is a village in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. The population was 265 at the 2000 census. Harbor View is a village in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Holland is a village in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1306 at the 2000 census. ‎ Maumee is a city in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. It is a Suburb of Toledo along the Maumee River. Oregon is a city in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. It is a suburb of Toledo. Ottawa Hills is a village in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Swanton is a village in Fulton and Lucas counties in the US state of Ohio. Sylvania is a city in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. The population was 18670 at the 2000 census. This article is about the city in Ohio, USA. For Toledo Spain, see that article Waterville is a village in Lucas County, Ohio, United States, along the Maumee River. Whitehouse is a village in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Harding Township is one of the eleven townships of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Jerusalem Township is one of the eleven townships of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Monclova Township is one of the eleven townships of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Providence Township is one of the eleven townships of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Richfield Township is one of the eleven townships of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Spencer Township is one of the eleven townships of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Springfield Township is one of the eleven townships of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Swanton Township is one of the eleven townships of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Sylvania Township is one of the eleven townships of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Washington Township is one of the eleven townships of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Waterville Township is one of the eleven townships of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Curtice is an unincorporated community in northern Allen Township, Ottawa County and southwestern Jerusalem Township, Lucas County Monclova is an unincorporated community in central Monclova Township, Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Neapolis is an unincorporated community in northwestern Providence Township, Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Providence is a Ghost town on the Maumee River in southern Providence Township, Lucas County, Ohio, United States, ‎ Maumee is a city in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. It is a Suburb of Toledo along the Maumee River. The fair usually runs through the last week of July. The Lucas County Fair has plenty of events for all ages. The fair holds car shows, beauty pageants, competitions, children's day, and much more.

References

1. ^ Ohio County Profiles: Lucas County (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Retrieved on 2007-04-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
2. ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
3. ^ Lucas County data. Ohio State University Extension Data Center. The Ohio State University ( OSU) is a Coeducational public Research university in the state of Ohio. Retrieved on 2007-04-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
4. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes

• Lucas County Government's website
• Lucas County Fair site
• Lucas County Skywarn website
• Lucas County Weather and NW Ohio Weather website

Coordinates: 41°41′N 83°30′W / 41.68, -83.50