Wood County, Ohio

Pemberville

A small village on the Portage River in eastern Wood County, about 12 miles from Bowling Green and 24 miles from Toledo — home to the oldest functioning opera house in Ohio and one of the state's last true free fairs.

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1,326Population

552Households

69.7%Homeownership Rate

36.0 yrsMedian Age

Overview

Living in Pemberville

Pemberville was platted in 1854 and named for James Pember, an early settler, and was incorporated as a village in 1876. It sits on the banks of the Portage River in eastern Wood County, about 12 miles from Bowling Green and roughly 24 miles from downtown Toledo. The village is a quiet, close-knit community built around its historic downtown, an annual free fair, and small-town institutions that have anchored it for well over a century.

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At a Glance

CountyWood

Incorporated1876

Distance to Bowling Green~12 miles

Distance to Toledo~24 miles

ZIP Code43450

Land Area1.2 sq mi

What Makes It Special

Why Buyers Choose Pemberville

Pemberville Opera House

Built in 1891 on the second floor of the Village Hall, it's the oldest functioning opera house in the state of Ohio and now hosts a monthly “Live! In The House” concert series each season.

Pemberville Free Fair

Held every August at Memorial Park, it's one of the last true free fairs left in Ohio — decades of parades, livestock and produce judging, a tug-of-war, and small-town entertainment.

Pemberville Public Library

Headquartered in the village, the library system serves eastern Wood County with additional branches in Stony Ridge and Luckey.

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Parks & Recreation

Pemberville Parks

Memorial Park

College Avenue & Memorial Drive, Pemberville

Community pool with splash pad
Tennis, basketball & pickleball courts
Ball diamond & volleyball court
Playground, shelter house & picnic area
Home of the annual Pemberville Free Fair

Mason Park

Front St. & Pine St., Pemberville

Small downtown park
Directly across from the Village Hall
A quiet spot in the historic downtown

William Henry Harrison Park

644 Bierley Ave, Pemberville

22 acres along the Portage River
Hiking trails & large open field
Playground & picnic areas
Two enclosed rental shelters
Managed by the Wood County Park District

Eastwood Local Schools

Pemberville Schools

Public

Eastwood High School4900 Sugar Ridge Rd.
Eastwood Middle School4800 Sugar Ridge Rd.
Eastwood Elementary School4700 Sugar Ridge Rd.

School assignment is based on home address, not neighborhood name, and can change. Contact Eastwood Local Schools directly to confirm which schools serve a specific property.

Frequently Asked

Pemberville FAQ

What is Pemberville known for?

Pemberville is home to the Pemberville Opera House — the oldest functioning opera house in Ohio, built in 1891 — and to the Pemberville Free Fair, one of the last true free fairs left in the state, held every August at Memorial Park.

How far is Pemberville from Bowling Green and Toledo?

Pemberville is about 12 miles from Bowling Green and roughly 24 miles from downtown Toledo.

What school district serves Pemberville?

Eastwood Local Schools serves Pemberville, rated “Excellent” by the State of Ohio, with Eastwood High School, Eastwood Middle School, and Eastwood Elementary School all located on Sugar Ridge Road.

When was Pemberville founded?

Pemberville was platted in 1854, named for early settler James Pember, and incorporated as a village in 1876.

Is there outdoor recreation in Pemberville?

Yes — Memorial Park and Mason Park sit within the village, and the Wood County Park District operates the 22-acre William Henry Harrison Park along the Portage River nearby.

What is the population of Pemberville?

Pemberville had a population of 1,326 at the 2020 Census.

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