Your Guide to Fulton County, Ohio
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Quick answer: Fulton County is one of Ohio’s 88 counties. Its county seat is Wauseon, it was established in 1850, and it has an estimated 41,853 residents as of 2025.
At a Glance
- County seat: Wauseon
- Established: Apr 1, 1850
- Formed from: Lucas, Henry, and Williams Counties
- Named for: Robert Fulton (1765 to 1815), inventor of the steamboat
- Estimated population (2025): 41,853
- Total area: 406.78 sq mi
- FIPS code: 39051
About Fulton County
Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio west of Toledo. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,713. Its county seat and largest city is Wauseon. The county was created in 1850 with land from Henry, Lucas, and Williams counties and is named for Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat. Fulton County is a part of the Toledo metropolitan area.
History of Fulton County
The first seat of justice in Fulton County was Ottokee, located there because of its central location in the county. A wooden courthouse was built in 1851.
However, a railroad was built further south. Wauseon sprung up in 1854 when the railroad was extended to that point, and incorporated in 1859. With the commercial success that the railroad brought to Wauseon, the citizens of the county voted to move the county seat to Wauseon in 1871. The Fulton County Courthouse was built in 1872.
Cities and Villages in Fulton County
Cities
Wauseon â€
Villages
Archbold, Delta, Fayette, Lyons, Metamora, Swanton
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Background Checks, Process Serving and Private Investigations
Residents and employers in Fulton County can get BCI and FBI LiveScan fingerprinting, FD-258 fingerprint cards, process serving and licensed private investigations from these Ohio providers:
- Ohio Security & Investigations, Youngstown: licensed private investigations and fingerprinting. Call (888) 341-6960 or visit ohioinvestigators.com.
- 10-8 Protective Services, Columbus: investigations, fingerprinting and process serving. Call (800) 949-8521 or visit 10-8protectiveservices.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the county seat of Fulton County, Ohio?
Wauseon is the county seat of Fulton County, Ohio.
When was Fulton County established?
Fulton County was established on Apr 1, 1850. It was formed from Lucas, Henry, and Williams Counties.
Who or what is Fulton County named for?
Fulton County is named for Robert Fulton (1765 to 1815), inventor of the steamboat.
How many people live in Fulton County, Ohio?
Fulton County has an estimated population of 41,853 as of 2025.
What cities are in Fulton County, Ohio?
Cities in Fulton County include Wauseon †.
Where can I find local businesses in Fulton County?
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County background adapted from the Wikipedia article Fulton County, Ohio, available under the Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 4.0 license.