Fulton County, Administrative county with capital Wauseon in Ohio, United States.
Description
Fulton County is a county in northwestern Ohio that borders Michigan to the north and contains several towns and rural areas. Wauseon serves as the administrative center where government offices and community services are located.
History
The county was established in 1850 and named after Robert Fulton, the inventor of the steamboat. The original courthouse was in Ottokee but relocated to Wauseon in 1871.
Culture
The Black Swamp Arts Council organizes markets and exhibitions at its center, where local artists display their work and support the region's creative community. Visitors can find handmade items and talk directly with the creators.
Practical
Visitors can find local services and resources in Wauseon, the county's administrative hub. The best time to explore is during warmer months when roads and trails are easily accessible.
Did you know?
Harrison Lake State Park and Goll Woods State Nature Preserve offer different outdoor experiences with a lake and forest. These protected areas preserve the native plants and wildlife that once covered the entire region.
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Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
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Lake Hudson State Recreation Area
28.2 km
Mary Jane Thurston State Park
29.2 km
Goll Woods State Nature Preserve
20.8 km
Harrison Lake State Park
21.4 kmSecor Metropark
28.5 km
Henry County Sheriff's Residence and Jail
23.2 km
Henry County Courthouse
23.3 km
Saint John's Lutheran Church
33.8 km
Saint Mary of Good Counsel Catholic Church
33.6 km
Adrian Public Library
33.8 km
Gamaliel Thompson House
34.1 km
Fulton County Courthouse
6.1 km
George B. Horton and Amanda Bradish Farmstead
22.2 km
Goll Homestead
20.9 km
Adrian Engine House No. 1
33.8 km
Dr. Leonard Hall House
34.5 km
First Universalist Church of Lyons, Ohio
11.9 km
Murray D. Van Wagoner Memorial Bridge
14.6 km
Hudson Downtown Historic District
34.5 km
Dennis-State Streets Historic District
33.5 km
Heman R. Goodrich House
34 km
Kunkle Log House
30.4 km
George S. Clement House
6 km
Jones-Read-Touvelle House
6.5 km
Hudson Cinema
34.4 km
Lockport Covered Bridge
23.3 km
The Ohio Michigan Boundary War
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