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From 1887 through 1920 Fostoria was the heart of the glass industy in the United States boasting 13 glass factories within the city limits.  These thriving businesses were provided resources through two local excavation companies which harvested the rich lime quarries in the area.

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Welcome to Fostoria!
ImageMayor Eric Keckler

Thanks for visiting the official city website of Fostoria, Ohio. Fostoria was founded July 14, 1854 and has since grown in population to over 13,000 residents with an estimated 20,000 people residing in the surrounding area.

Our community is located in Northwest Ohio approximately 40 miles southeast of Toledo. Columbus, Cleveland and Detroit are all within two hours of Fostoria. Five State and one U.S. highway run through Fostoria. The Ohio Turnpike (I-80/90) and Interstate 75 are easily accessible within 20 minutes of Fostoria.

Adjacent motor routes include: U.S. 23, Ohio 12, 18, 199, 587 and 613.

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