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Founded 1812 | Population 42,000 | Peak 42,000 (2024) | County Hancock County

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1886 Gas: Gas boom.
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Latest News in Findlay

Jan 1, 1970
Sign On Front Door Of Ohio KFC Turns Heads
In Gallipolis, Ohio, a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant has taken an extraordinary step that’s warmed the hearts of many an…
Jan 1, 1970
Most People Have Never Noticed The Hidden Message In Wendy’s Logo Even Though The Restaurant Denies It
Wendy’s is addressing recent speculation over a supposed hidden message in its logo. A post on StockLogos.com recently pointed o…
Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Player Turns Heads After Solving Tough $65k Puzzle 
A Wheel of Fortune episode delivered a moment fans are still debating after one contestant celebrated a massive win — and sparke…
Jan 1, 1970
Aunts Clean Shot Abductors Head Saves Niece Kidnapping Video
CLEVELAND, Ohio — On a tense afternoon in late May 2016, a quick-thinking aunt turned the tables on a would-be kidnapper, firing…
Jan 1, 1970
Police 3 Year Old Boy Kills 1 Year Old
CLEVELAND, Ohio — In a tragic turn of events on May 22, 2016, a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his 1-year-old sibli…
Jan 1, 1970
Caring Nurse Gives Veteran Shoes his Own Feet
A small town hospital in Ohio, May 19, 2016 — In a moment that captured the quiet kindness often found in everyday heroes, a nur…

Complete Historical Timeline

1886 Industry
Gas boom

Did You Know?

1
Marathon Petroleum HQ.
2
Flag City USA.
3
U of Findlay.

Famous People from Findlay, Ohio

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Gavin Creel
Actor, Singer · Born Apr 18, 1976 · Died Sep 30, 2024 (age 48)
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Mark Metcalf
Actor, Television Actor · Born Mar 11, 1946 · Age 79
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Rowland V. Lee
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Sep 6, 1891 · Died Dec 21, 1975 (age 84)
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Mike Oxley
Lawyer, Politician · Born Feb 11, 1944 · Died Jan 1, 2016 (age 71)
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Howard Taylor Ricketts
Pathologist, Microbiologist · Born Feb 9, 1871 · Died May 3, 1910 (age 39)

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