Welcome to Monclova ...
Monclova is located in Lucas County<1>.
The pronunciation of Monclova: mahn-KLOH-vuh<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Monclova, you might consider that their post office opened in 1852.
Monclova is 630 feet [192 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Monclova lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Codes for Monclova: 419 & 567<4>
The ZIP code for Monclova: 43542<5>
Communities near Monclova ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Monclova.
- Toledo
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
- Bowling Green
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
- Perrysburg
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Oregon
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
- Sylvania
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
- Maumee
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Rossford
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
- Waterville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Northwood
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
- Whitehouse
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Monclova. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Monclova.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Monclova. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Monclova.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Monclova. See our Newspapers Page for Monclova.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Monclova ...
Looking for more information about Monclova? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Monclova, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Monclova.
Adding Monclova to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Monclova in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found (so far) for Monclova was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Monclova post office opened in 1852.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Monclova.
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Ohio's counties, including Lucas, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Monclova. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Monclova - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 419 code has been Overlayed with the 567 area code. New phone numbers in the Monclova area will be assigned with one of these codes: 419 or 567. As a result, placing a call in the Monclova area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number). |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Monclova). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Monclova or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of the Blevins & Helbock Post Office list with background information can be found at:
https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |