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==History==

==History==

'''Wooster, Ohio''' became the county seat of [[Wayne County, Ohio]] [[File:1808Wooster.jpg|thumbnail|An 1808 map of Wooster.]] on 30 May 1811.  The town was laid out in 1808 by John Beaver, William Henry and Joseph H. Larwill.  Joseph H. Larwill named the town in honor of Major General David Wooster, a Revolutionary patriot.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/cu31924028848765 History of Wayne county, Ohio, from the days of the pioneers and the first settlers to the present time] by Ben Douglass, p.281</ref> It is often asked why Larwill named the town after General David Wooster, when General Wooster never stepped one foot in Wayne County, or Ohio. It has been speculated that the Larwill family had known David Wooster in England where Wooster had once served as an emissary of the developing young republic.<ref>[http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/20080629/woosters-story-continues----200-years-later <em>Wooster's story continues -- 200 years later</em>], Wooster Daily Record, Author Paul Locher, 2008-JUN-29.</ref> It might have been because Joseph H. Larwill was married to Nancy Quinby, who was a sister of Samuel Quinby, who served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Perhaps Larwill heard stories about General Wooster from his brother-in-law during family get-togethers and was impressed upon to name our town after the General. Unfortunately, exactly why Larwill chose to name the town after David Wooster we'll likely never know as his reasoning has been lost in the mists of time.

'''Wooster, Ohio''' became the county seat of [[Wayne County, Ohio]] on 18 May 1811<ref>[https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001264757 Jenkins, W. (1837). ''The Ohio gazetteer, and traveler's guide: containing a description of the several towns, townships and counties, with their water courses, roads, improvements, mineral productions ... with an appendix, or general register ... 1st rev. ed. ... By Warren Jenkins. Columbus: I. N. Whiting.'']</ref>.  The town was laid out in 1808 by John Beaver, William Henry and Joseph H. Larwill.  Joseph H. Larwill named the town in honor of Major General David Wooster, a Revolutionary patriot.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/cu31924028848765 History of Wayne county, Ohio, from the days of the pioneers and the first settlers to the present time] by Ben Douglass, p.281</ref> It is often asked why Larwill named the town after General David Wooster, when General Wooster never stepped one foot in Wayne County, or Ohio. It has been speculated that the Larwill family had known David Wooster in England where Wooster had once served as an emissary of the developing young republic.<ref>[http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/20080629/woosters-story-continues----200-years-later <em>Wooster's story continues -- 200 years later</em>], Wooster Daily Record, Author Paul Locher, 2008-JUN-29.</ref> It might have been because Joseph H. Larwill was married to Nancy Quinby, who was a sister of Samuel Quinby, who served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Perhaps Larwill heard stories about General Wooster from his brother-in-law during family get-togethers and was impressed upon to name our town after the General. Unfortunately, exactly why Larwill chose to name the town after David Wooster we'll likely never know as his reasoning has been lost in the mists of time.

Wooster was not the first designated county seat for [[Wayne County, Ohio]].  Bazaleel Wells, John Shorb and Joseph Dorsey were original proprietors of the town of [[Madison, Ohio]], just southeast of present day downtown Wooster.  The original commissioners desired the county seat to be the town of Madison.  Dissatisfaction grew and the Legislature appointed new Commissioners who chose the county seat to be Wooster.  In the April 1814 session of Court, the town plat of Madison was ordered to be vacated.

Wooster was not the first designated county seat for [[Wayne County, Ohio]].  Bazaleel Wells, John Shorb and Joseph Dorsey were original proprietors of the town of [[Madison, Ohio]], just southeast of present day downtown Wooster.  The original commissioners desired the county seat to be the town of Madison.  Dissatisfaction grew and the Legislature appointed new Commissioners who chose the county seat to be Wooster.  In the April 1814 session of Court, the town plat of Madison was ordered to be vacated.

* In 1808, the 1st road was opened in the county, traveling from Massillon to Wooster.

* In 1808, the 1st road was opened in the county, traveling from Massillon to Wooster.

* In 1810, the 1st State road was laid out in the county, traveling from Canton to Wooster.

* In 1810, the 1st State road was laid out in the county, traveling from Canton to Wooster.

* Incorporated 13 Oct 1817

* Incorporated 13 Oct 1817

* Advanced to 2nd class city 9 Sep 1868

* Advanced to 2nd class city 9 Sep 1868

* 1870 [[County statistics|population]] approximately 5,400 individuals

* 1870 [[County statistics|population]] approximately 5,400 individuals

==Departments==

==Government==

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** [[Mayor of Wooster, Ohio|Mayor]]

* [[Fire Department, Wooster, Ohio|Wooster Fire Department]]

* [[Justice / Police order / and Safety / Police order / and Safety, Wooster, Ohio|Wooster Justice / Police order / and Safety / Police order / and Safety]]

*[[Administration (General), Wooster, Ohio|Administration]]

* [[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce]]

 

*[[Mayor of Wooster, Ohio|Mayor]]

*[[Police Department, Wooster, Ohio|Police Department]]

*[[Recreation Division, Wooster, Ohio|Recreation Division]]

*[[Recreation Division, Wooster, Ohio|Recreation Division]]

*[[Urban Forester, Wooster, Ohio|Urban Forester]]

 

*[[Utilities Division, Wooster, Ohio|Utilities Division]]

* [[Historical buildings]]

* [[Historic Founders' Row District]]

==Maps==

==Maps==

==Businesses==

==Businesses==

===Photos===

===Photos===

* [[Businesses in Wooster, Ohio]]

* [[Businesses in Wooster, Ohio]]

<li><strong>Twin Oaks (Hothem Enterprises)</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (2003)</em>-located at 527 N. Market St. was built in 1885. Elegant Queen Anne shingle-style Victorian home built for W.D. Tyler, owner of Tyler Grain.</li>

<li><strong>Twin Oaks (Hothem Enterprises)</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (2003)</em>-located at 527 N. Market St. was built in 1885. Elegant Queen Anne shingle-style Victorian home built for W.D. Tyler, owner of Tyler Grain.</li>

<li><strong>[[Sloane_House-439_N._Market_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|Sloane House]]</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1976)</em>-brick house located at [[Sloane_House-439_N._Market_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|439 N. Market St.]] was built in 1840s. Served as residence of John Sloane (1779-1856), Member of Ohio House of Representatives, member of Congress, Secretary of State of Ohio, US Treasurer.</li>

<li><strong>[[Sloane_House-439_N._Market_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|Sloane House]]</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1976)</em>-brick house located at [[Sloane_House-439_N._Market_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|439 N. Market St.]] was built in 1840s. Served as residence of John Sloane (1779-1856), Member of Ohio House of Representatives, member of Congress, Secretary of State of Ohio, US Treasurer.</li>

<li><strong>Wa. Co. National Bank (now PNC Bank)</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark Site (1976)</em>-Wooster&#8217;s oldest business founded in 1845 located on the SW corner of public square.</li>

<li><strong>[[Wayne_County_National_Bank,_The|Wa. Co. National Bank (now PNC Bank)]]</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark Site (1976)</em>-Wooster&#8217;s oldest business founded in 1845 located on the SW corner of public square.</li>

<li><strong>Wooster Brush Co.</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1976)</em>-original building located on S. Market St. Distinction of being Wooster&#8217;s oldest industry still in operation was founded by Adam Foss in 1851.</li>

<li><strong>[[Lee_Building|Wooster Brush Co.]]</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1976)</em>-original building located on S. Market St. Distinction of being Wooster&#8217;s oldest industry still in operation was founded by Adam Foss in 1851.</li>

<li><strong>Samuel Routson House and Wooster Pottery & Tile Works</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1983)</em>-Once located on the property where the Lincolnway Elementary School was built on Pittsburg Ave. Wooster pottery operated from 1856-82. Among the finest early-form pottery known in America. Routson also revolutionized agricultural technology with introduction of pottery drainage tile.</li>

<li><strong>Samuel Routson House and Wooster Pottery & Tile Works</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1983)</em>-Once located on the property where the Lincolnway Elementary School was built on Pittsburg Ave. Wooster pottery operated from 1856-82. Among the finest early-form pottery known in America. Routson also revolutionized agricultural technology with introduction of pottery drainage tile.</li>

<li><strong>[[Annat_House-558_N._Market_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|George P. Emrich House (Annat House)]]</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1976)</em>-located at [[Annat_House-558_N._Market_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|558 N. Market St.]] in Wooster built in the 1860s.</li>

<li><strong>[[Annat_House-558_N._Market_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|George P. Emrich House (Annat House)]]</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1976)</em>-located at [[Annat_House-558_N._Market_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|558 N. Market St.]] in Wooster built in the 1860s.</li>

<li><strong>[[Moore-Brewster_Building-202_N._Market_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|Moore-Brewster House]]</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1976)</em>-building located at [[Moore-Brewster_Building-202_N._Market_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|202 N. Market St.]] Construction begun in 1834 by Z.T.Moore. Moore's daughter, Flora Brewster, offered part of it for use by injured and ill veterans of Spanish American War. Later housed Dolly Madison Tea Room. Acquired and restored by Ross Shoolroy. Now houses offices. Iconic columns, doorways, winding stairway and other classic exterior features preserved.</li>

<li><strong>[[Moore-Brewster_Building-202_N._Market_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|Moore-Brewster House]]</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1976)</em>-building located at [[Moore-Brewster_Building-202_N._Market_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|202 N. Market St.]] Construction begun in 1834 by Z.T.Moore. Moore's daughter, Flora Brewster, offered part of it for use by injured and ill veterans of Spanish American War. Later housed Dolly Madison Tea Room. Acquired and restored by Ross Shoolroy. Now houses offices. Iconic columns, doorways, winding stairway and other classic exterior features preserved.</li>

<li><strong>[[First_Baptist_Church_(Wooster,_Ohio)|First Baptist Church]]</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1976)</em>-church located at SW corner of Larwill and N. Market St. built between 1834-1839. Except for removal of tall steeple, exterior is largely unchanged. Originally known as Bethany Baptist Church. Visited by President Harry Truman in 1952.</li>

<li><strong>[[First_Baptist_Church_(Wooster,_Ohio)|First Baptist Church]]</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1976)</em>-church located at SW corner of Larwill and N. Market St. built between 1834-1839. Except for removal of tall steeple, exterior is largely unchanged. Originally known as Bethany Baptist Church. Visited by President Harry Truman in 1952.</li>

<li><strong>Jeffries House</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1976)</em>-brick house with steep roof lines and fancy exterior trim located at 745 Pittsburgh Ave. was built about 1845. Active stop for run-away slaves. Jeffries was major advocate for rail service.</li>

<li><strong>[[Jeffries_House|Jeffries House]]</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1976)</em>-brick house with steep roof lines and fancy exterior trim located at 745 Pittsburgh Ave. was built about 1845. Active stop for run-away slaves. Jeffries was major advocate for rail service.</li>

<li><strong>Gift Corner Building</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1993)</em>-building located at 131 S. Market St. in downtown Wooster was built about 1870.</li>

<li><strong>Gift Corner Building</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (1993)</em>-building located at 131 S. Market St. in downtown Wooster was built about 1870.</li>

<li><strong>Wooster Book Building</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (2012)</em>-located at 211-213 West Liberty Street, this commercial building was constructed in 1898 using unique blonde glazed bricks on the upper facade.</li>

<li><strong>Wooster Book Building</strong>-<em>County Historical Landmark (2012)</em>-located at 211-213 West Liberty Street, this commercial building was constructed in 1898 using unique blonde glazed bricks on the upper facade.</li>

<li><strong>Charles&Judith Stock House</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1977)</em>-house located at 637 Quinby Ave., built in 1873.</li>

<li><strong>Charles&Judith Stock House</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1977)</em>-house located at 637 Quinby Ave., built in 1873.</li>

<li><strong>[[515_N._Bever_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|Critchfield House]]</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1977)</em>-wood frame house located at [[515_N._Bever_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|515 N. Bever St.]], built before 1873.</li>

<li><strong>[[515_N._Bever_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|Critchfield House]]</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1977)</em>-wood frame house located at [[515_N._Bever_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|515 N. Bever St.]], built before 1873.</li>

<li><strong>Floyd Hunsicker House</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1977)</em>-located at [[327_N._Bever_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|327 N. Bever St.]], built before 1873.</li>

<li><strong>[[327_N._Bever_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|Floyd Hunsicker House]]</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1977)</em>-located at [[327_N._Bever_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|327 N. Bever St.]], built before 1873.</li>

<li><strong>Lydia Keister House</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1983)</em>-the 2-story brick home located at 454 W. North St. was built in 1880.</li>

<li><strong>Lydia Keister House</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1983)</em>-the 2-story brick home located at 454 W. North St. was built in 1880.</li>

<li><strong>Leighter House</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1977)</em>-home located at [[349_N._Bever_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|349 N. Bever St.]], built between 1861-1866 and once owned by George Liggett.</li>

<li><strong>[[349_N._Bever_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|Leighter House]]</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1977)</em>-home located at [[349_N._Bever_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|349 N. Bever St.]], built between 1861-1866 and once owned by George Liggett.</li>

<li><strong>Long House</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1985)</em>-the 12-room home of oak construction located at 658 Pittsburg Ave. was built in 1880 and was the residence of Wooster Mayor, William Long. In the Long family for 82 yrs.</li>

<li><strong>Long House</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1985)</em>-the 12-room home of oak construction located at 658 Pittsburg Ave. was built in 1880 and was the residence of Wooster Mayor, William Long. In the Long family for 82 yrs.</li>

<li><strong>Talbot House</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1977)</em>-the 2-story brick house located at [[317_N._Bever_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|317 N. Bever St.]] was built in 1880 and valued at $900. First resident was Joseph Tiefanthaler.</li>

<li><strong>[[317_N._Bever_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|Talbot House]]</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1977)</em>-the 2-story brick house located at [[317_N._Bever_St.,_Wooster,_Ohio|317 N. Bever St.]] was built in 1880 and valued at $900. First resident was Joseph Tiefanthaler.</li>

<li><strong>McConahay Homestead</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1983)</em>-Queen-Anne style house located at 1782 Burbank Rd. was built in 1882 by Peter Wise. Lumber for house came from McConahay's mill. Mounted in dining room is 2-ton mahogany mirror once belonging to August Imgard.</li>

<li><strong>McConahay Homestead</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1983)</em>-Queen-Anne style house located at 1782 Burbank Rd. was built in 1882 by Peter Wise. Lumber for house came from McConahay's mill. Mounted in dining room is 2-ton mahogany mirror once belonging to August Imgard.</li>

<li><strong>Children's House Montessori (Charles Haupert House)</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1999)</em>-wood Victorian home with wraparound front porch located at 627 College Ave. was built in 1899 by Professor Charles Haupert, Superintendent of Wooster City Schools. After several other families owned the house, it served for 15 yrs. as the location for the 1st Montessori School in Wooster. Now is home to MOCA House, a program which offers support for anyone recovering from mental illness. The First Presbyterian Church located directly south of the house owns the property.</li>

<li><strong>Children's House Montessori (Charles Haupert House)</strong>-<em>Pioneer House (1999)</em>-wood Victorian home with wraparound front porch located at 627 College Ave. was built in 1899 by Professor Charles Haupert, Superintendent of Wooster City Schools. After several other families owned the house, it served for 15 yrs. as the location for the 1st Montessori School in Wooster. Now is home to MOCA House, a program which offers support for anyone recovering from mental illness. The First Presbyterian Church located directly south of the house owns the property.</li>

* [[Residences in Wooster, Ohio]]

* [[Residences in Wooster, Ohio]]

* [[Historic Founders' Row District]]

* [[Historic Founders' Row District]]

==Newspaper Gallery==

==Newspaper Gallery==

File:Wooster City Charter 19170207p6.png|"Plans Made to Name Committee of Fifty to Draft City Charter" article, <ref>Wooster Daily Republican. Wooster, Ohio, 1917-02-07, p. 6</ref>.

File:Wooster City Charter 19170207p6.png|"Plans Made to Name Committee of Fifty to Draft City Charter" article, <ref>Wooster Daily Republican. Wooster, Ohio, 1917-02-07, p. 6</ref>.

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