Located in the heart of Defiance County — Sherwood is a little village that can — and will.
Why is Sherwood, Ohio a great place to be?
Small-town values
America was built by the very same small-town values that you’ll find thriving right here in the Sherwood area. People are our greatest asset, and those that call the Sherwood area home welcome new families and businesses to become part of the fabric of our community.
Small-town work ethic
You can leave it to small-town folks to get the job done! A diverse community of skilled labor and educated minds culminate in a proud and loyal village that works hard. If work ethic is what you’re after, count on small-town America to deliver.
Small-town heart
In times of great trial, nothing can compete with great heart — from our students to our lifelong residents, Northwest Ohioans have a quality of resiliency. Our steadfast belief that we can build a better tomorrow for our communities is one of our greatest attributes.
Central to other area towns
Located at the crossroads of Defiance County, Sherwood is the geographic center point of Paulding to the south, Hicksville to the west, Defiance to the east, and Bryan to the north. This strategic location at the intersection of U.S. 127 and Ohio-18 in addition to affordable costs are a driving factor in the future of Sherwood.
Proximity to major transportation
Located at the intersection of U.S. 127 and Ohio-18, Sherwood has easy access to a multitude of transportation routes to major cities and beyond via U.S. 24 or the Ohio Turnpike I-80/I-90. Whether it's headed out via air, rail, ship, or truck — Sherwood is a great place to begin your business journey.
Centrally located between major cities
Defiance County and the Village of Sherwood are centrally located between markets in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Columbus, Detroit and Chicago. Fort Wayne, Indiana and Toledo, Ohio are within a 60 mile proximity to the village via U.S. 24. Sherwood, Ohio provides a low-cost gateway to these major markets.
Learn about more to come for Sherwood
Why is Sherwood, Ohio a great place to be? Find out in the extended cut from these #SherwoodProud locals and learn about big things to come for the little village on OH-18 and US-127. Special thanks to Defiance County Economic Development for helping make this project happen!