Sandusky, Ohio

Sandusky, Ohio, population 25,956 (2009 U.S. Census), lies on Lake Erie’s Sandusky Bay. Sandusky is a Great Lakes port community, with one of the Great Lake’s largest coal ports, the Port of Sandusky. Lake Erie-oriented industries, such as fishing, tourism and shipping, dominate the local economy.

The City of Sandusky was established in 1816 on the site of what once was Fort Sandusky, a British trading and military outpost established around 1744. Sandusky was an important stop on the Underground Railroad for slaves crossing Lake Erie into Canada during the days leading up to the Civil War. Many of Sandusky’s original structures have been restored, with 30 structures listed on the   National Historic Register, more than any other small city in the state of Ohio.

Downtown Sandusky’s waterfront boasts historic architecture, charming boutiques and unparalleled views of Lake Erie. Sandusky’s Bayfront Corridor is located on Sandusky Bay. This scenic area provides public access to the waterfront for residents and tourists who enjoy the abundant fishing and boating. Participants from all over North America arrive annually to compete in national sailing and powerboat events.

Sandusky, OH is the county seat of Erie County. As the county seat, Erie is home to the Erie County Court of Common Pleas, located at 323 Columbus Avenue. There is a Court of Common Pleas in each of Ohio’s 88 counties. The Court of Common Pleas is the trial court of general jurisdiction, hearing felony cases as well as civil disputes where the amount of money in controversy exceeds $500 and also has exclusive jurisdiction over civil cases exceeding $10,000.

If you have a personal injury case in Ohio, your claim will be heard in civil court. The Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure set out the rules for civil cases from the commencement of the civil action to the final remedies available.

The Supreme Court is the court of last resort in Ohio. The home of the Supreme Court is the newly restored Ohio Judicial Center located at 65 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio. Most of the cases heard by the Ohio Supreme Court are appeals from the 12 district Ohio Courts of Appeals.Strategically located midway between Cleveland and Toledo, Sandusky, OH residents enjoy easy access to two of the nation’s most traveled interstates — Interstate 75 and Interstate 80. While many services and businesses thrive on the tourism and recreation opportunities in the region, Sandusky boasts a sizable number of manufacturing companies including JBT Corporation, US Tsubaki Inc., Sandusky International and Industrial Nut Corporation.

Sandusky, Ohio offers one of Ohio’s most popular tourist destinations: Cedar Point Amusement Park. The amusement park is the flagship park of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. With 68 rides, including 16 roller coasters, Cedar Point has more rides and more roller coasters than any other amusement park in the world. Every year, the amusement park draws more than three million people from around the world.

The tourist draw from Cedar Point has brought several other resort businesses and water parks to the areas surrounding Sandusky, Ohio. One of the major nearby attractions is the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, located just outside the city. Billed as “America’s Largest Indoor Waterpark,” the Kalahari Resort is an authentic African-themed resort.

Excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, and a wide range of family-oriented attractions give Sandusky, Ohio a small town ambiance despite the city’s status as a major Ohio tourist destination.