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Community near Ohio's largest manufactured lake
Set on the eastern shores of Ohio's largest inland lake, St. Marys is a quiet city of less than 10,000. Initially centered around the Miami-Erie canal in the 1800s, the city was known as an industrial zone, with mills lining its waterways and oil derricks erupting from the lake. In the 20th century, St. Marys reimagined itself, focusing on the area's natural beauty. Since then, the city has attracted residents with promises of the nearby Grand Lake, accessible real estate prices and historic sites. "People come here to work, but the real draw is the lake," says Jeff Bertke, a Realtor with Eiting Real Estate. "There's plenty to do around here."
The top industries in St. Marys are manufacturing and healthcare, including companies like Kosei, Setex, Parker Hannifin and Grand Lake Health. Joint Township District Memorial Hospital is the area’s nearest hospital and has about 120 beds and emergency facilities.
Celina is a quiet residential beach community located on Grand Lake.
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park has a boat dock right on the mouth of the lake in St. Marys.
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Sailing on Grand Lake
According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Grand Lake was the world's largest manufactured lake when it was completed in the early 1800s, and it became the site of the world's first offshore oil drilling in the 1890s. Now repurposed for recreation as part of Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, outdoor activities center around the lake, including boating, swimming, fishing and duck hunting.
St. Marys has over a dozen public parks, including a splash pad, miniature golf course and athletics fields at K.C. Geiger Park. Memorial Park has local landmarks, including its covered bridge, clock tower and the Belle of St. Marys, a replica of the boat used to transport residents on the Miami-Erie canal in the 19th century.
The city of Celina is surrounded by rural farmlands.
The Belle of St. Marys is housed at the Veteran's Memorial Park in St. Marys.
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Victorian homes downtown
The median price for real estate in St. Marys is under $200,000, less than half the national median price. The town center has several historic Victorian homes, while midcentury split levels and ranch-style houses line the streets surrounding West Oak Park.
Beautiful Victorian homes line the streets near downtown St. Marys.
Cape Cod homes are a popular option for those looking to make the move to St. Marys.
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Renovations on the Grand Opera House
Built in 1895, the Grand Opera House is going through a rebirth, updating and renovating for a new generation of theatergoers. A cultural symbol of St. Marys, the venue hosts live musical performances, classic films and traveling comedians. The Fountain Hotel and Dr. Issac Elmer Williams House and Office are on the National Register of Historic Places. They are considered excellent examples of Queen Anne architecture in the city's downtown.
The Grand Opera House serves the community of St. Marys with live performances as well as educational experiences.
The historic Fountain Hotel in St. Marys is a landmark in the downtown area.
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Locally owned grocery store at Pantry Pride
Locally owned stores, chain restaurants and mom and pop eateries fill the downtown historic district. " The downtown's in the process of a revitalization," says Bertke. "It's really been picking up in the past five years." Family-run establishments like Pantry Pride and familiar franchises like Kroger cover groceries. Retail shopping is off the highways on the northern edge of town.
The Beer Barrel Pizza and Grill in St. Marys is a popular chain where locals love to join for dinner and drinks.
Pantry Pride is a locally owned grocery store in the city of St. Marys.
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Low traffic on State Route 66
the city center but rarely see any congestion. However, St. Marys is surrounded by agricultural zones that affect travel in the area. "The worst traffic out here is if you're driving in the country and get caught behind a tractor," says Bertke. "Harvest time, be prepared to be courteous to your local farmers." The nearest commercial airport is Dayton International Airport, just over 50 miles south.
One of Auglaize County's best elementary schools
Niche rates St. Marys City School District a B- minus. The district has four schools in the area, including St. Marys West Intermediate School, which Niche recognizes as one of the top five public elementary schools in Auglaize County.
St. Marys West Intermediate School houses students grades 2-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1.
St. Marys Memorial High School serves students grades 9-12 with a student teacher ration of 14 to 1.
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Important to know
According to the FBI, violent and property crimes have declined in St. Marys since 2020. Flooding can be a minor issue in northern sections of the city surrounding St. Marys River, and flood insurance might be required for homes most affected.
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