Fulton County, Ohio

Swanton

A village that actually straddles two counties — Fulton and Lucas — about 19 miles southwest of Toledo, with a population of 3,897 at the 2020 Census.

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3,897Population

1,514Households

1,581Housing Units

40.1 yrsMedian Age

Overview

Living in Swanton

Swanton is a village named for nearby Swan Creek, with a post office operating there since 1827. Present-day Swanton was incorporated in 1883 from three merged communities — Centerville, Petersburgh, and Old (or East) Swanton — and grew quickly after the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern rail lines arrived in the mid-1850s. One notable quirk of its geography: Swanton is one of the relatively few Ohio villages that actually sits in two counties at once, with its boundaries extending across both Fulton and Lucas counties. The village was also home to the A. D. Baker Company, whose Baker valve gear — developed and patented there in 1903 — went on to see widespread use on U.S. steam locomotives nationwide.

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At a Glance

CountyFulton (also extends into Lucas County)

Incorporated1883

Distance to Toledo~19 miles SW

ZIP Code43558

Land Area3.40 sq mi

What Makes It Special

Why Buyers Choose Swanton

A. D. Baker Company & the Baker Valve Gear

In the age of steam power, Swanton was home to the A. D. Baker Company, maker of steam-powered traction engines. An improved valve gear developed there and patented in 1903 went on to see widespread use on steam locomotives across the country.

A Village Split Between Two Counties

Swanton's village limits extend across both Fulton and Lucas counties — an unusual geographic identity shared by only a handful of Ohio communities, and a distinctive part of what makes the village feel like its own place within the Toledo metro area.

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Parks & Recreation

Swanton Parks

Memorial Park

South Main Street, Swanton

Home to one of E.M. Viquesney's "Spirit of the American Doughboy" WWI memorial statues, installed in 1926
Several baseball diamonds; Swan Creek runs through the park
ADA-accessible playground with inclusive equipment

Swanton Local Schools

Swanton Schools

Public

Swanton High School601 North Main St.
Swanton Middle School101 Elton Pkwy.
Swanton Elementary School111 Crestwood Dr.

Private & Parochial

St. Richard Catholic School333 Brookside Dr.

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

Frequently Asked

Swanton FAQ

What is Swanton known for?

Swanton is known for its industrial heritage as home to the A. D. Baker Company, whose Baker valve gear (patented 1903) was widely used on U.S. steam locomotives, and for its unusual geography — the village straddles both Fulton and Lucas counties.

Is Swanton in Fulton County or Lucas County?

Both. Swanton's village limits extend across the Fulton/Lucas county line, which is unusual among Ohio villages.

How far is Swanton from Toledo?

Swanton sits about 19 miles southwest of Toledo and is part of the Toledo metropolitan area.

What school district serves Swanton?

Swanton Local Schools serves the village, with Swanton High School, Swanton Middle School, and Swanton Elementary School. St. Richard Catholic School is a private option in the village.

When was Swanton incorporated?

Present-day Swanton was incorporated in 1883, formed from the merger of three communities: Centerville, Petersburgh, and Old (or East) Swanton. A post office had operated there since 1827.

What is the population of Swanton?

Swanton had a population of 3,897 at the 2020 Census, with 1,514 households.

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