The Archbold we know today wouldn’t exist without the ingenuity and vision of Erie J. Sauder, a native son who invented the knock-down table in 1951 and built one of the largest ready-to-assemble furniture companies in the United States. Almost 30 years after his death, Sauder Manufacturing and Sauder Woodworking are still the city’s top employers. Not bad for a cabinet maker with an eighth-grade education. Aside from his economic contributions to the city, Erie built Sauder Village, which takes visitors back in time to Midwest towns as they would have looked from 1800 through the 1920s. Visitors can take buggy rides through pioneer settlements and homesteads or walk down the 1920s-style Main Street, where they can stop in at a classic candy store or catch a moving picture at the theater. To see a Midwestern town as it looks today, people only need to head a little way south down Defiance Street, which is lined with charming restaurants operating out of connected brick buildings from the early 20th century. Within blocks of Defiance Street, there are highly rated schools, over-century-old churches and well-kept homes where residents break bread over dining room tables that were likely made in Archbold.
Take a buggy ride through Sauder Village in Archbold.
Grab some ice cream on a warm summer day at Sauder Village in Archbold.
Residents of Archbold have several dining options in the downtown area.
The Downtown Restaurant is located in a historic building in downtown Archbold.
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Employment at Sauder Manufacturing and F.M. Manufacturing
Archbold is home to several manufacturers that employ its residents. Sauder Manufacturing and Sauder Woodworking have served the community since the 1930s and employ thousands of people. While those companies have historic roots in the neighborhood, other businesses have taken off since. For example, F.M. Manufacturing was founded about two decades ago and makes portable restroom delivery stands.
Sauder Manufacturing in Archbold is one of the largest employers in the area.
Sauder Woodworking in Archbold has been a central part of the community for several years.
F.M. Manufacturing is one of many industrial companies in Archbold.
Manufacturing is the backbone of the small community of Archbold.
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Cottages and ranch-style homes
The city’s sidewalk-lined residential blocks branch off Defiance Street. The tree-shaded yards are suitable for gardens and barbecues. The median single-family home price is $207,000, compared to Toledo's $125,000 median home price. Prices range from $125,000 to $500,000. There are tidy cottages and two-story wood-frame houses built between the late 1800s and the 1940s. The suburban streets are also lined with mid-century brick ranch styles and contemporary-style homes with manicured lawns. Residents hopefully won’t mind the occasional train whistle from the nearby tracks. “It’s a small, very nice area. People like the rural quality,” says Realtor Bart Westfall, who sells homes in the city with Wilson Auction & Realty Co.
Several styles of historic homes including Cape Cods make up the heart of Archbold.
Lovely historic 2 story wood framed homes make up the quaint neighborhoods of Archbold.
Mid-century Ranch homes are a family friendly option in Archbold.
Contemporary homes are gaining popularity in the city of Archbold.
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Highly rated public schools within the Archbold Area Local School District
Children can walk to Archbold’s public schools, which are located in the center of the city. The Archbold Area Local School District has an A-minus Niche rating and a 95% graduation rate. The district has about 1,156 students and a 17-to-1 student-teacher ratio. The average SAT score for the district is 1090, compared to the state's average of 1044. The district includes Archbold Elementary, Archbold Middle and Archbold High.
Archbold High School houses grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1.
Archbold Middle School located inn downtown Archbold receives an A- rating from Niche.
Archbold Elementary houses grades K-4 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1.
Archbold is a small community surrounded by farmlands west of Toledo.
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Downtown Restaurant and Sauder Village’s Barn Restaurant
Restaurants line South Defiance Street. When patrons pull up to Mom’s Diner & Pizzeria, they’ll see a stainless-steel storefront decorated with vintage Pepsi and Coca-Cola signs. Inside, neon lights glow, and classic tunes play on a jukebox. Next door, Downtown Restaurant serves Latin American-inspired dishes in a Southwestern-style atmosphere while live bands play. Sauder Village’s Barn Restaurant has a rustic interior with vaulted ceilings and chandeliers fashioned from wagon wheels. Meat and potatoes are a hit menu item. “The biggest downside of Archbold is that there isn’t much shopping,” says Realtor Brittany Funk, who sells homes in the city with Key Realty LTD. A Dollar General is on the city’s south end, and big-box retailers are located in Defiance, about 20 miles south of Archbold.
Mom's Diner and Pizzeria is adorned with vintage memorabilia in Archbold.
The Downtown Restaurant in Archbold features wonderful Latin and Cuban cuisine.
The Barn Restaurant in Archbold has homestyle fair including fried chicken and mashed potatoes.
Residents of Archbold have chain retailers such as Dollar General for convenient shopping.
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Swimming at Ruihley Park and sports at Archbold Memorial Park
Many homes surround Ruihley Park, which has a public swimming pool, a quarter-mile track and a pavilion. “During Christmas time, the city decorates the park with lights and displays,” says Realtor Stacy Lillard, who sells homes in the city with Elias H. Frey & Sons. The 60-acre Woodland Park hosts youth flag football and soccer teams. The park also has basketball courts, public restrooms, a playground, walking trails and a newly built disc golf course. Archbold Memorial Park has a playground, basketball courts and a baseball field.
Ruihley Park offers many amenities to the residents of Archbold.
Ruihley Park in Archbold displays lights for the holidays every year.
Memorial Park has a wonderful playground for the kids to enjoy.
Memorial Park in Archbold has a beautiful baseball stadium for local teams.
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Events at St. Martin's Lutheran Church and Archbold United Methodist Church
Archbold’s churches help keep the community’s bonds strong. St. Martin’s Lutheran Church has been a bedrock element of the area since 1866. Each summer, the church offers a Vacation Bible School camp for kids. Archbold United Methodist Church holds an annual Fall Festival that includes a food truck, arts and crafts and a cornhole tournament.
St. Martin's Lutheran Church does many outreach programs for the city of Archbold.
Archbold United Methodist Church is an important part of the Archbold community.
There are several churches in Archbold such as St. Peter Catholic Church.
St. John's Christian Church is located near downtown Archbold.
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Getting around Archbold
Parkview Archbold Medical Center is on the city’s west side. Some of the center’s services include cardiology, physical therapy and speech therapy. Archbold does not have public transportation, so residents rely on their own vehicles. Interstate 90 is about 6 miles north of the city and takes residents about 46 miles east to Toledo.
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