Huron County, which lies almost directly between Cleveland and Toledo,
is a county advancing into the 21st Century with industrial growth and
commercial progress, while maintaining its agricultural history and
production. The population enjoys a tremendous quality of life in the
three cities, Norwalk, Willard, and Bellevue; five villages; Greenwich,
New London, Monroeville, North Fairfield, and Wakeman; and nineteen
townships in Huron County which feature quality primary and secondary
education with several new school campuses under construction and superb
recreational facilities.
Huron County was named for the Huron Indians (also known as Wyandot)
who fished and hunted on the banks of the Huron River. The original
title to the land was held by the State of Connecticut who designated
this land as "Firelands" because this portion of the Western Reserve
was granted to residents of Connecticut for the losses they sustained
when their homes and communities were burned by the British during the
Revolutionary War. This Connecticut influence is still evident today in
many of the names of communities and townships located in Huron County.
The advent of railroads through the Firelands area enabled Norwalk,
Bellevue and Monroeville to become important commercial centers. Originally
named Chicago Junction, the City of Willard was selected for terminal and
shop facilities by the railroad system. The Village of New London also
benefited by the railroad system through Huron County. Today, both CSX and
Norfolk Southern Railways remain a strong force and employer throughout the
county. Thoroughfares in Huron County are sufficient to handle large traffic
volumes through state and U. S. routes, with easy access to the Ohio Turnpike
and the interstate highway system. Huron County boasts two local airports, is
located less than one hour from Cleveland Hopkins Airport and ninety minutes
from the Toledo Express Airport. Huron County is served by no less than thirty
major carriers to all destinations.
The wealth of Huron County has always been its agricultural production. The
rich, dark soil is quite productive and a system of drainage ditches was
established early and kept in use by progressive generations. Huron County
remains in the top quarter of Ohio counties today in terms of total farm
counties due to crop rotation and fertilization technology. Area planning
controls have been established to insure that Huron County will always retain
its agricultural significance.
Huron County communities realize that, to remain competitive for industrial
development opportunities, incentives must be made available. Currently, five
Huron County communities have special areas or the entire community designed
as an Enterprise Zone. New or expanding projects can qualify for tax abatements
on buildings and equipment for up to five years. All incorporated communities
within the county have adequate water and waste water treatment facilities to
accommodate development.
The Huron County Commissioners are very interested in expanding the economic
base of Huron County and have committed their efforts toward being responsive to
commercial and industrial ventures. We can assure that you will find doing
business in Huron County offers benefits including available land, adequate
labor supply, reasonable taxes, positive community leadership and a variety of
business services.
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