Columbus Grove was laid out by Captain Frederick Fruchey in 1842. 
We have approximately 2,200 residents, with women outnumbering 
the men. The work force in the area is an eager group of craftsman. 
They posses a dedicated work ethic passed down through the 
generations. We are the second largest town in Putnam County. 
Located in the south eastern corner of Pleasant Township on the 
southern edge of the County. Placing us, conveniently and centrally 
located, to several major highways.. 
    1. State Routes. 65 and 12 pass through town. 
    2. Interstate 75 is about 12 minutes east. 
    3. U.S. 30 is about 6 minutes to the north. 
We are about 15 minutes from Lima, about 30 minutes from Findlay 
and about 1 hour from Toledo.
   Columbus Grove has 2 Industrial Parks. Both are located on St. 
Rt. 65, one being north of town the other being south of town. The 
South Side Industrial Park is already occupied by several businesses, 
with room for others. The North Side Industrial Park is the site of 
an automotive supplier who broke ground for a 150,000 square foot 
stamping plant in 2004.
   Almost everything you need is available in Columbus Grove, and 
sold by a diverse assortment of businesses. There are over 100 
businesses offering their services, with a willingness to work 
together for the betterment of the community. There is a Library, 
Churches, Schools, Post Office, Physician, Dentists, Lawyers, 
Pharmacy, Grocery, and Hardware, just to name a few, along with 
Police, Fire, and EMS protection.
   Columbus Grove offers both a Public and a Catholic school. There 
is also an abundance of opportunity for higher education available. 
The University of Bluffton is located about 15 minutes to the east. 
The University of Findlay about 30 minutes to the northeast. The 
Lima Campus of the Ohio State University is about 30 minutes to the 
south. The University of North West Ohio, is also in Lima. The Ohio 
State Beauty Academy, again in Lima, is about 20 minutes away. 
Located to the North of us is The Bowling Green State University 
and The University of Toledo.
   High school sports are a standing room only venue. There is 
football, basketball, volleyball, track and field, cross country 
and baseball. Summer youth sports include soccer, baseball and 
football. CYO sports include volleyball and basketball. Putnam 
County YMCA basketball is extremely popular with the young ones.