Allen County, County administration in Lima, Ohio, US.
Description
Allen County is an administrative region in northwestern Ohio containing residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, parks, and farmland. The county serves as a local government center providing services and infrastructure to its communities.
History
The county was established in 1831 and named after Colonel John Allen, a soldier who died during the War of 1812. The discovery of oil in Lima in 1885 transformed the region into a major petroleum production center for several decades.
Culture
The annual Allen County Fair brings people together each August to share agricultural exhibits, local crafts, and entertainment. It serves as a gathering place where residents celebrate their farming heritage and community traditions.
Practical
The county provides various public services through local offices located throughout the region. Visitors seeking specific services should check the location and hours of the appropriate county office.
Did you know?
The oil boom brought rapid growth to the area, but production declined after 1910, shaping the region's economic path for decades. Remnants of that industrial era can still be observed in the older buildings and infrastructure throughout the county.
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Nickel Plate Road 779
3.9 km
St. John's Catholic Church
20.4 km
Miami and Erie Canal Deep Cut
22.7 km
Allen County Museum
2.9 km
Allen County Courthouse
2.8 km
Hotel Argonne
2.9 km
First National Bank and Trust Building
3.1 km
Elks Lodge
2.8 km
Metropolitan Block
2.9 km
Lima Memorial Hall
3.4 km
Griffith Breese Farm
8 km
Barr Hotel
3.4 km
Klaus Block
2.7 km
Round Barn
6.3 km
Marks-Family House
20.5 km
Neely-Sieber House
3.1 km
Dorsey Building
3.3 km
Renz Block
2.8 km
Bredeick-Lang House
21.1 km
Lima Cleaning and Pressing Company Building
3.6 km
U.S. Post Office
2.9 km
Union Block
3.2 km
Martin and Kibby Blocks
3.3 km
Ohio Theatre
2.8 kmLima Stadium
3.6 km
Neal Clothing Building
3.1 kmSpencerville Reservoir
9.7 km
Linneman Building
3.4 km
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