The Oldest Sister Cities

In 1931: Officials from Toledo, Ohio and Toledo, Spain signed the documents to become the first sister cities. The connection between the two cities goes back to around 1835.

Drawn map of Toledo, Ohio from the Library of Congress

Map of Toledo, Ohio

In 1835: The Blade, a local newspaper to Toledo, Ohio’s namesake comes from famed swordsmiths from Toledo, Spain who used hard steel to create weapons.

Sign in Toledo, Spain that says, "Calle de Toledo de Ohio"

Street sign in Toledo, Spain

In 1971: Toledo Spain named a street “Calle de Toledo de Ohio” and Toledo Ohio dedicated a triangular space of land the “Toledo Spain Plaza.”