Defiance, County seat in northwestern Ohio, United States
Description
Defiance sits where the Auglaize and Maumee rivers meet in northwestern Ohio. The city serves as the administrative center for the county and occupies a stretch of territory along these waterways.
History
A fortified outpost was established in 1794 and played a key role during armed conflicts in the region. This military presence shaped the early growth of the settlement.
Culture
The city is a place where communities gather in parks to experience the outdoors together. These spaces shape how residents spend their time and connect with one another.
Practical
The city sits conveniently between larger regional centers and connects to main routes for easy travel. Visitors can find public spaces to walk and explore throughout the area.
Did you know?
A glacial ridge formation that spans much of the state takes its name from this location. This landform is a visible reminder of ancient ice age processes in the region.
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Fort Defiance
793 m
Goll Woods State Nature Preserve
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Independence Dam State Park
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Henry County Sheriff's Residence and Jail
23.4 km
Henry County Courthouse
23.3 km
Defiance County Courthouse
547 m
Paulding County Courthouse
24.3 km
Paulding County Carnegie Library
24.3 km
Defiance Public Library
745 m
Goll Homestead
30.5 km
Williams County Courthouse
27.1 km
Dey Road Bridge
2.1 km
Round Barn
18.6 km
Brooke Site
5.6 kmArchbold Reservoir Number One
27.2 kmIndependence Reservoir
6.9 kmFountain City Historic District
26.5 km
Riverside Chapel
1.6 kmHolgate Avenue Historic District
784 m
Lockport Covered Bridge
29.6 kmDefiance Downtown Historic District
386 m
Spemica Lawba-Johnny Logan
812 mBryan Downtown Historic District
26.6 kmNapoleon Municipal Golf Course
21.4 kmAuglaize Golf Club
11.3 kmSt. Mike's Golf Course
10.8 kmSplash Pad
29.1 kmMural
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