Defiance County, County seat in northwestern Ohio, United States
Description
Defiance County is an administrative division in northwestern Ohio with rolling hills and farmland spread across several communities. The region contains three rivers that form a network of waterways, shaping the landscape and connecting various villages and settlements.
History
The area took shape after General Anthony Wayne founded the fort in 1794 during military operations. This founding period laid the groundwork for the region's later settlement and development.
Culture
The name comes from Fort Defiance, built in 1794, which remains a symbol of early settlement in the region. This historical link shapes how the local community understands itself and appears in local monuments and stories.
Practical
The region has various shopping options, from larger centers to smaller shops that serve different needs. Visitors can easily find stores and services spread across the different villages and communities.
Did you know?
The convergence of rivers in the area shaped early settlement patterns and today offers people and visitors opportunities for water activities. The meeting of these waterways makes the region a place where nature and human activity come together in interesting ways.
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Nickel Plate Road 765
45.5 km
Fort Defiance
11.7 km
Goll Woods State Nature Preserve
28 km
Independence Dam State Park
17.6 km
Harrison Lake State Park
37.1 km
Henry County Sheriff's Residence and Jail
31.6 km
Henry County Courthouse
31.5 km
Spencerville Covered Bridge
35.7 km
St. Louis, Besancon, Historic District
48.1 km
Defiance County Courthouse
11.4 km
Paulding County Courthouse
21.7 km
Paulding County Carnegie Library
21.8 km
Fulton County Courthouse
39.2 km
Defiance Public Library
11.6 km
Goll Homestead
28.3 km
Williams County Courthouse
18.2 km
Dey Road Bridge
9.3 km
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
23.1 km
Round Barn
17.1 km
Brooke Site
12.1 km
Waterloo Community Mausoleum
46.4 km
Kunkle Log House
35.2 km
George S. Clement House
38.6 km
Downtown Butler Historic District
34.1 km
Jones-Read-Touvelle House
38.4 km
Riverside Chapel
10.7 km
Lockport Covered Bridge
26.6 km
Spemica Lawba-Johnny Logan
11.7 km
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