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Wooster, Ohio

Wooster is a city in Wayne County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat.
Population 27,232

Top Events in Wooster History

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1808Military
== History == Wooster was established in 1808 by John Bever, William Henry, and Joseph Larwill and named after David Wooster, a general in the American Revolutionary War.
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1915Government
The Wooster Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1915, is a joint venture between the Wooster community and the College of Wooster.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 24,811 people, 10,040 households, and 6,174 families residing in the city.
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2003Culture
Rubbermaid made its corporate headquarters in Wooster until the end of 2003.
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2006Economy
The Wooster Oilers began playing at the Alice Noble Ice Arena in 2006.
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2007Military
== Sports == For the 2007–2008 season, Wooster was granted a team in the Mid-Atlantic Hockey League called the Wooster Warriors.
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2008Military
The MAHL suspended operations of February 2008, and the Warriors subsequently relocated to Trenton, Michigan.
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2009Sports
The team competes in the North American 3 Hockey League, and won the 2009–2010 championship.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 26,119 people, 10,733 households, and 6,244 families residing in the city.
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2011History
=== 2011 American Community Survey === In 2011, 93.3% spoke English, 2.4% Spanish, and 1.3% German.

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Historical Timeline

1808Military
== History == Wooster was established in 1808 by John Bever, William Henry, and Joseph Larwill and named after David Wooster, a general in the American Revolutionary War.
1915Government
The Wooster Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1915, is a joint venture between the Wooster community and the College of Wooster.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 24,811 people, 10,040 households, and 6,174 families residing in the city.
2003Culture
Rubbermaid made its corporate headquarters in Wooster until the end of 2003.
2006Economy
The Wooster Oilers began playing at the Alice Noble Ice Arena in 2006.
2007Military
== Sports == For the 2007–2008 season, Wooster was granted a team in the Mid-Atlantic Hockey League called the Wooster Warriors.
2008Military
The MAHL suspended operations of February 2008, and the Warriors subsequently relocated to Trenton, Michigan.
2009Sports
The team competes in the North American 3 Hockey League, and won the 2009–2010 championship.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 26,119 people, 10,733 households, and 6,244 families residing in the city.
2011History
=== 2011 American Community Survey === In 2011, 93.3% spoke English, 2.4% Spanish, and 1.3% German.
2013Economy
In June 2013, the city of Wooster announced that Daisy Brand, a sour cream producer, plans to open a new Midwest manufacturing plant in Wooster.
2016History
Daisy Brand promised to create at least 89 full-time positions and is slated to begin production sometime in 2016.
2024History
On January 1, 2024, Robert J.
2025Government
=== Elected representatives === As of 2025, the city is represented in the Ohio House of Representatives by Meredith Craig (R); in the Ohio Senate by Al Landis (R); in the U.S.

Did You Know?

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Wooster is located in the state of Ohio.
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Wooster has a population of 27,232 residents.
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Located in northeastern Ohio, the city lies approximately 50 miles (80 km) south-southwest of Cleveland, 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Akron and 30 miles (48 km) west of Canton.

Famous People from Wooster, Ohio

AC
Arthur Holly Compton
Physicist, University Teacher · Born Sep 10, 1892 · Died Mar 15, 1962 (age 69)
BP
Bob Peterson
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jan 18, 1961 · Age 65
KC
Karl Taylor Compton
Physicist, University Teacher · Born Sep 14, 1887 · Died Jun 22, 1954 (age 66)
HV
Hal Varian
Economist, University Teacher · Born Mar 18, 1947 · Age 78
CC
Clarence Childs
Athletics Competitor · Born Jul 24, 1883 · Died Sep 16, 1960 (age 77)

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