Donna Meyers Glyda, ABR

Maumee, OH Area Guide

Welcome home to Maumee, Ohio. Located 8 miles southwest of Toledo, Maumee is a truly charming place to be with excellent schools, affordable living, rich in history, and caring community. This All-American City was named one of the “Best Places to Raise Your Family – The Top 100 Affordable Communities in the U.S .” in 2006 in Frommer’s travel guide. Maumee is home to more than 15,200 residents and employs over 32,000 people in the abundance of businesses and industries in the city. The city was founded in 1817 as one of the earliest settlements in the Northwest Territory and is home to a number of historical sites that are still in existence today such as Fort Miamis, the House of Four Pillars, the Wolcott House, our central business district and the Fallen Timbers Battlefield. Discover more about this delightful city by visiting their official website at: http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/ohio/maumee

History

Originally inhabited by the Ottawa Native Americans, the site of what would become Maumee offered inhabitants the rich resources of the Maumee River Valley. French, British, and Americans slowly took over the Maumee River Valley and throughout the eighteenth century these forces struggled for control of the lower Maumee River. The American victory in the 1794 Battle of Fallen Timber and the conclusion of the War of 1812 allowed for the utilization of the lower Maumee River for transportation. These events lead to the American expansion of the area and the attraction of Easter emigrants who were in search of western fortunes.

By 1817, a town was formed at the Foot of the Rapids of the Maumee Rive and within a decade, the settlement had become a major trans-shipment point connecting Lake Erie and the far west. The town continued to grow with the opening of the Wabash and Erie Canal in 1840 and was chosen as the county seat that same year. Maumee derived its name from the Native term meaning “mother”. By 1850, ships primarily used in shipping became too big to navigate up the river and railroad replaced shipping as a faster and cheaper means of transportation. Population continued to grow westward and Maumee soon lost its place as county seat in 1854. There was one final “gas boom” in 1880 that drew more residents, but this was short lived and Maumee’s population continued to dwindle once more.

In the 1970’s Maumee experience an economic renaissance and has since grown into one of the largest business centers in Northwest Ohio. Today Maumee ’s neighborhoods retain their small town ambiance and many of the historic homes and buildings of the early residents sill grace the tree lined streets of the architectural districts. For more information on Maumee’s rich history, please visit: http://www.maumee.org/about/history.htm

Attractions & Activities

There’s always something fun to do in and around Maumee! Maumee is host to numerous attractions and activities that are great for all ages and interests. For history buffs, Maumee boasts a number of architectural gems including the Wolcott House Museum and the still working Historic Maumee Indoor Theater. Historical sites and museums found in Maumee include the memorial of the 1794 Battle of Fallen Timbers, Fort Meigs, the Center of Science and Industry, and the Toledo Museum of Art. Other great attractions include Arrow Head Industrial Park, Lucas County Fairgrounds, Audubon Islands Nature Preserve, the Maumee Branch Library, the Toledo Zoo, the Toledo Botanical Garden, and the shores of Silver Lake. Nearby shopping includes the Parkway Plaza Shopping Center, the Maumee Marketplace Shopping Center, and the Chesterfield Plaza Shopping Center. For more information on Maumee’s nearby and local attractions, please view the links provided below.

Historical Attractions in Maumee

http://www.maumee.org/recreation/historical.htm

Brandywine Country Club
http://brandywinecc.com/layout9.asp?id=203&page=4202

Maumee Branch Library
http://www.maumee.org/recreation/mbl.htm

Parks & Recreation

Maumee’s Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for 13 scenic and well maintained City parks. These parks include walking trails, playground equipment, ball fields, shelter houses for picnicking, and one park even includes a pool complete with water slides and fountains. For more information and Maumee’s Parks and Recreations Department and the parks under their care, please visit: http://www.maumee.org/recreation/cityparks.htm

Maumee City Pool
http://www.maumee.org/recreation/pool.info.htm

Arrowhead Park
Arrowhead Park is a privately owned park cared for and run by the Arrowhead Park Association. For more information about Arrowhead Park, please visit their official website at: http://www.arrowheadpark.org/default.htm

Events Calendar

Maumee is home to an excellent variety of events throughout the year. Come out and experience the Annual Summer Fair and Parade put on by the Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Business Association or the 5k Race and beautiful Holiday Light Parade the evening after Thanksgiving. Other notable events in Maumee include the delightful Summer Concert Series in Uptown Maumee, the 4 th of July Pre-Fireworks Party, and fairs held at the Lucas County Fairgrounds year round. For more information on Maumee’s events please click here or feel free to visit the links provided below. http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/ohio/maumee

Maumee Senior Center
http://www.maumeeseniorcenter.com/

Wolcott House Museum Calendar of Events
http://www.maumee.org/recreation/wolcott%20calendar%20blk.htm

Maumee Youth/Adult Sports
http://www.maumee.org/recreation/sports.htm

Nearby Events
http://www.maumee.org/recreation/nearby.htm

Maumee Branch Library Art Exhibit
http://www.maumee.org/recreation/art%20exhibit.htm