Trotwood, Ohio

Trotwood is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The population was 24,431 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is served by the Trotwood-Madison City School District.HistoryTrotwood was originally called Higgins Station, and under the latter name was platted in 1854.The Village of Trotwood was incorporated in 1901 from portions of Madison Township (the township itself was established in 1809); in 1996 the village and township merged into a single political entity. This merger resulted in the creation of a Trotwood neighborhood (Townview) that is completely surrounded by the City of Dayton. Several smaller sections are attached to Trotwood by only a roadway or a small strip of land. The merger also added a large rural area to this suburban community consisting of farms, golf courses, and large rural estates.GeographyTrotwood is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 30.50sqmi, of which 30.49sqmi is land and 0.01sqmi is water.Wolf Creek, a tributary of the Miami River, runs through Trotwood providing fishing and many scenic areas. Also along Wolf Creek is the only state park in Montgomery County. The 3000acre Sycamore Woods State Park offers horseback riding, hiking, hunting, and Group camping.