Established in 1823, St. Marys, Ohio was incorporated as a village in 1834, and became a city in 1904. The community has been known by a number of names, including Kettletown, Fort Barbee and Girty’s Town. St. Marys was the seat of Mercer County from 1824 to 1840, when it was moved to Celina. St. Marys became part of Auglaize County when it was organized in 1848. St. Marys is situated east of Celina, with Grand Lake St. Marys State Park just west of the city.
Recommended Resources
City of St. Marys Development Office
With a focus on economic opportunities, the guide to the St. Marys, Ohio region includes demographics, incentive programs, transportation and infrastructure, workforce resources, educational facilities, health care, climate, and tax information.
http://www.stmarysdevelops.com/
The city’s official web site features a profile of the community and the city government, including its elected officials, administrative offices, and departments. Various documents and forms are available, and employment and bid openings are posted to the site.
http://www.cityofstmarys.net/
Lighthouse Camp and Conference Center
Operated by the Northwestern Ohio Church of the Nazarene, the fifty-acre campus is available for a variety of gatherings, including children’s youth camps, retreats, family reunions, church, and community service events.
http://www.ohiolighthousecamp.com/
MTO offers precision stamping and grinding for the automobile industry, capable of press sizes from sixty to six hundred ton. Its certifications, management staff, job postings, and directions to the MTO facility in St. Marys, Ohio are offered.
http://www.murotech.com/
Northwestern Ohio Church of the Nazarene
The NWO is one of seventy U.S. districts of the International Church of the Nazarene, and home to the Lighthouse Camp and Conference Center near St. Marys. Its staff, programs, and a calendar of events are posted.
http://www.nwonaz.org/
Located in St. Marys, Ohio, the coffee house offers hot or cold blended drinks, flavored drinks, frozen fruit smoothies, and herbal teas, as well as wi-fi Internet access, live music, and a meeting room. Its menu, location and hours are featured.
http://www.springstcoffee.com/
St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a partnership of business and professional people in the St. Marys, Ohio region working to promote agriculture, business and commerce by sponsoring and leading programs aimed at expanding the community’s economic base and increasing job opportunities. Its membership benefits, policies, projects, and schedules are posted.
http://www.stmarysohio.org/
The employee-owned company in St. Marys, Ohio produces Gray and Ductile iron castings for a variety of industries. Its capabilities are discussed, and its products are showcased, with information about its engineering and technical support.
http://www.stmfoundry.com/
Published in St. Marys, Ohio, the newspaper offers local, national, business and health news, sports, entertainment features, obituaries, and a classified section, some of which requires a subscription. Advertising and subscription information is featured.
http://www.theeveningleader.com/
