Mercer County, County seat in western Ohio, United States
Description
Mercer County is a rural area in western Ohio covering roughly 473 square miles of farmland. The Wabash and St. Marys rivers run through this region, creating natural water boundaries.
History
The county was established in 1820 and organized four years later, named after Hugh Mercer, a Revolutionary War officer. Settlement followed the westward expansion pattern of the early 19th century.
Culture
German farming families arrived in the 1800s and built communities centered on agriculture, shaping how people here live and work. This heritage still shows in the way the land is used and how rural traditions remain part of daily life.
Practical
The area is mostly flat and open, making it easy to drive around and explore different parts of the county. Spring through fall are the best times to visit when the weather is mild.
Did you know?
The creation of Grand Lake divided Beaver Creek into two separate sections, creating distinct water features across the land. This engineered waterway change shapes how the area appears to visitors.
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Eldora Speedway
24.6 km
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
11.1 km
Fort Recovery
19 km
St. Charles Seminary
13.2 km
Shrine of the Holy Relics
19 km
Gene Stratton Porter Cabin
28.4 km
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
19.8 km
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
16.3 km
Grand Lake St. Marys Lighthouse
12.6 km
Miami and Erie Canal Deep Cut
27.7 km
St. Sebastian's Catholic Church
14.3 km
Precious Blood Catholic Church
16.4 km
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
17.9 km
Adolph Boesel House
23.9 km
Julius Boesel House
23.6 km
Minster Elementary School
26.7 km
Ceylon Covered Bridge
27.7 km
William Luelleman House
23.8 km
H.E. Fledderjohann Property
27.1 km
Matthias Gast House
20 km
Dr. Issac Elmer Williams House and Office
20.1 km
Wallischeck Homestead
18 km
Geneva Downtown Commercial Historic District
28.4 km
Grand Lake St. Marys
11.9 km
Bicycle Museum of America
24 km
Star Theatre
28.3 km
Blackhoof Street Bridge
24.1 km
The Miami & Erie Canal and New Bremen
24.1 km
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