About Pemberville:
The village of
Pemberville is located in Northwestern
Ohio on S.R. 105 in Wood County and
rests on the forks of the Portage River.
The Iroquois, Wyandot, and Ottawa
Indians were the original inhabitants of
this area. The Portage River was an
important water route for the Native
American population.
The War of 1812 brought the army of
General William Henry Harrison to this
area. Harrison's army was encamped along
the Portage River in the area that is
now known as "Harrison Park". After the
battle of Fallen Timbers, the Indians
were gradually forced westward, and
pioneer settlement began. The first
survey of the original town of
Pemberville was completed on May 24,
1854. The town is named after James
Pember, who built the first frame house
in town. On June 8, 1876, the village of
Pemberville was ordered by the Wood
County Commissioners to organize. The
State of Ohio records the date of
incorporation as December 20, 1876.
According to the 1990 census,
Pemberville's current population stands
above 1,200. The village is home to a
variety of industries, small businesses,
parks, recreation centers, schools,
churches, and a library. Farming is
still a vital part of life here. Village
residents have many opportunities to
participate in local organizations,
clubs and festivals. For complete and
up-to-date Pemberville information,
please check out our links.
More detailed
statistics about the Village, including
population and income info, can be
found on
City-Data.com