Lima, County seat in northwestern Ohio, United States
Located at an elevation of 268 meters, Lima extends across 13.80 square miles of land featuring a mix of residential neighborhoods and industrial zones.
The settlement established in 1831 received its name from Lima, Peru, due to the importance of quinine during a period when malaria affected the region.
The Lima Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1953, presents regular concerts throughout the year, enhancing the musical education and entertainment in Allen County.
The city maintains strong transportation connections through Interstate 75, providing direct routes to major urban centers like Dayton and Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in Lima remains the single production facility for M1 Abrams tanks in the United States.
Location: Allen County
Inception: 1831
Elevation above the sea: 268 m
Website: http://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/index.asp
Shares border with: American Township
Website: http://cityhall.lima.oh.us
GPS coordinates: 40.74083,-84.11500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:43
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Martin and Kibby Blocks
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