The incorporated village of Stryker is the oldest settlement in Williams County, Ohio. Organized in 1835 by James Guthrie, its first settler, the community was named for John Stryker, the founder of the Michigan Southern Railroad Company. Stryker was incorporated as a village in 1854. Stryker is east of Pulaski and east of Archbold.
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Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio
Located in Stryker, Ohio, CCNO is accredited by the American Correctional Association and the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Bureau of Adult Detention on all State of Ohio Minimum Jail Standards. Directions, photographs, and information about the operations of the facility are offered.
http://www.ccnoregionaljail.org/
First Baptist Church of Stryker
Established in 1867, the Stryker, Ohio congregation’s history and an overview of its beliefs and practices are put forward, along with a calendar of services, programs and upcoming events.
http://www.firstbaptistchurchofstryker.org/
The Mennonite congregation in Stryker, Ohio had its beginnings as an Amish community in 1834. The history of the local congregation is told, and an overview of what Mennonites believe is offered, along with a church bulletin and sermon archive.
http://www.lockportmennonite.org/
Specializing in manufacturing its own line of spray-on truck liners, as well as carrying a full line of accessories, tires, automobile parts, and towing supplies, the company is based in Stryker, Ohio. Its products and retail programs are featured.
http://www.rhinoliningsofstryker.com/
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the Stryker, Ohio congregation is highlighted, and its service schedules, church calendar, leadership contacts, and directions to the church are offered.
http://www.stjohnstryker.org/
The public school district operates an elementary and a high school campus in Stryker, Ohio. Its campuses, administrative offices, library, and board of education are introduced, with schedules, contacts, and announcements.
http://www.stryker.k12.oh.us/
A history and general information about the Ohio village is offered by the official municipal web site. Its officials, departments and services are introduced, and a calendar of official meetings and community events are featured.
http://www.villageofstryker.com/
