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Ottawa County, Administrative county seat in northern Ohio, United States.

Port Clinton lies at the mouth of the Portage River on Lake Erie, serving as the governmental center of Ottawa County with 6,025 residents.

The establishment of Ottawa County occurred on March 6, 1840, while Port Clinton received its name from New York governor DeWitt Clinton.

Port Clinton maintains the title of Walleye Capital of the World, celebrating this designation with an annual New Year's Eve Walleye Drop event.

The county administration operates from 315 Madison Street in Port Clinton, offering services through their website including event calendars and emergency alerts.

Located between Toledo and Cleveland, Port Clinton provides access to Lake Erie through numerous charter boats and the Erie Ottawa International Airport.

Location: Ohio

Inception: March 6, 1840

Capital city: Port Clinton

Shares border with: Erie County, Sandusky County, Wood County, Lucas County

Website: https://co.ottawa.oh.us

GPS coordinates: 41.59000,-83.06000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:46

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