In the heart of Wayne County, Ohio sits rests the city of Wooster – one of America’s great cities!

. The first Wooster settlers came to this area in 1807 and settled here in 1808, naming the town in honor of David Wooster, Brigadier General of the Revoluntary War. Today this is one of the more exciting area of Ohio. Growth is healthy, but orderly. The population is steadily increasing. Well-kept homes, well-groomed lawns, tree-lined streets and an award-winning downtown entice visitors to become residents.

The Wayne County Schools Career Center enrolls 696 students and offers over 29 trade and skill disciplines. Wooster also is home to three institutes of higher education. The College of Wooster is one of the finest private liberal arts colleges in the country. The Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute specializes in horticultural and agricultural programs. And Wayne College is a branch of The University of Akron.

Today about 90,000 Amish live in the United States. There are approximately 25,000 Amish living in Wayne County and the adjacent counties to the south and east. They represent 83 church congregations. Many of the Amish are Old Order and the most conservative among thm live much as their predecessors did in the nineteenth century.

With a rich history and proud group of dedicated individuals, you can see why Wooster is a haven for so many. Come join Wooster and help in the development of this great city!