Lucas County, Ohio

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Lucas County, Ohio

Name

Lucas County, Ohio

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Lucas County is situated in northwestern Ohio, bordering Lake Erie and the Maumee River. Named after Ohio Governor Robert Lucas in 1835, its creation sparked the Toledo War with Michigan. The county seat is Toledo, a city at the Maumee River's mouth.

Statistics

Area

1,543.00 km²

Population

431,279

Location