Van Wert County, Administrative county in northwestern Ohio, United States.
Description
Van Wert County is an administrative county in northwestern Ohio with gently rolling farmland and agricultural character throughout. The region contains several small towns and communities, with the city of Van Wert serving as the largest settlement and county seat.
History
This county was established in 1820 and named after Isaac Van Wart, an American patriot from the Revolutionary era. Its creation reflected the westward expansion of the young United States during the early 19th century.
Culture
The Brumback Library in the county seat of Van Wert was founded in 1901 and became the first public library system organized at the county level in the nation. Visitors can explore its historical collections and local archives that document the region's story.
Practical
The city of Van Wert serves as the administrative center where most county offices and public services are located. A car is helpful for exploring the area, as communities are spread out and public transportation options are limited.
Did you know?
The county borders a different Allen County to the east in Ohio and another Allen County to the west in Indiana. This creates an unusual geographic arrangement where the same county name appears on both sides of its boundaries.
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Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
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Brumback Library
1.1 km
St. John's Catholic Church
21.5 km
Grand Lake St. Marys Lighthouse
36.4 km
Miami and Erie Canal Deep Cut
27 km
Marsh Foundation School
2.5 km
Van Wert County Courthouse
1.3 km
Lenhart Farmhouse
27.8 km
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
41.3 km
St. Louis, Besancon, Historic District
36.2 km
Paulding County Courthouse
30.9 km
Ceylon Covered Bridge
40.4 km
Griffith Breese Farm
40.3 km
Paulding County Carnegie Library
30.7 km
Peace Monument
28.4 km
Van Wert Bandstand
1.9 km
Adams County Courthouse
28.4 km
Round Barn
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Marks-Family House
21.4 km
Dr. Issac Elmer Williams House and Office
38.8 km
Bredeick-Lang House
20.7 km
Round Barn
34.8 km
Charles Dugan House
28.6 km
Grand Lake St. Marys
37.7 km
Round Barn
14.6 kmRound Barn
34.8 km
Ben Colter Polygonal Barn
22.2 km
John S. Bowers House
28.3 km
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