Carey Ohio's Hidden Fame | Toledo News

Step into Carey, Ohio — a tiny town with a big story. Founded in 1843 and named after Judge John Carey, this railroad hub once hosted three major lines and still boasts its original station. Flooded twice in the 1900s and 2000s, Carey’s resilience is matched by its pop culture fame: a fictionalized version of the town appears at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, and the iconic cannon blast from Pirates of the Caribbean? That was recorded right here. Industrially, it’s home to Vaughn Industries and CSP — the latter crafting Jeep Wrangler parts — plus two massive limestone quarries. Every year, locals gather for Careyfest, live music, and food, while Shrine Park on the west side, a Catholic pilgrimage site since 1875, offers quiet beauty and spiritual reflection. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/54b68ce1fcf713dc