History of Perrysburg, Ohio in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 21, 2025

Perrysburg, Ohio, is a city in Wood County situated on the Maumee River's south side. As of the 2020 census, its population was 25,041. Part of the Toledo metropolitan area, it is located 12 miles southwest of Toledo. Perrysburg held the position of Wood County's county seat from 1822 to 1868.

October 12, 1984: President Reagan's Whistle Stop in Perrysburg

On October 12, 1984, President Ronald Reagan made a whistle stop in Perrysburg while traveling in the historic Ferdinand Magellan railroad car, drawing a crowd of over 20,000 people.

2000: Census of 2000

According to the census of 2000, Perrysburg had a population of 16,945 people, 6,592 households, and 4,561 families.

2010: Census of 2010

As of the census of 2010, Perrysburg had a population of 20,623 people living in 8,246 households and 5,504 families.

2016: Education Statistics in 2016

In 2016, 51% of Perrysburg residents over the age of 25 had a bachelor's degree or a higher level of education.

2016: Way Public Library Statistics in 2016

In 2016, the Way Public Library loaned 639,113 items and provided 726 programs to its 34,336 registered borrowers, holding 93,416 print materials and 182 print subscriptions.