Allen County, Ohio
Adgate Block
Allen County Courthouse
Armory-Latisona Building
Barr Hotel
Breese, Griffith, Farm
Cahill, Beck and R. C., Buildings
Dorsey Building
Elks Lodge
First National Bank and Trust Building
Hotel Argonne
J.M. Sealts Company Warehouse Building, The
Klaus Block
Lima Cleaning and Pressing Company
Lima Memorial Hall
Lima Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Depot
Lima Stadium
Linneman Building
MacDonell House
Marks-Family House
Martin Block and Kibby Block
Metropolitan Block
Miami And Erie Canal, Deep Cut
Neal Clothing
Neely-Sieber House
Ohio Theatre
Renz Block
St. John Catholic Church
U.S. Post Office
Union Block
West Market Street Boulevard Historic District
09.11.2001
155 MM Howitzer
1833 Gomer, Ohio
1905 Shay Engine
Adam Welty Park
Allen County Courthouse
Allen County Veterans Memorial
Allen County, Ohio
Allen CountyÂ’s First Settlement
American Civil War
American Legion Veterans Memorial Bench
American Revolution
American Revolutionary War
Beaverdam & Vicinity World War II Memorial
Beaverdam Veterans Memorial
Beaverdam Village Park
Bessie Crayton
Bluffton
Bluffton Veterans Memorial
Boehr Block
BP America
Celebrating Our Heritage Mural
Circular Street
Civil War
D T & I Railroad's Uniopolis, Ohio, Station
Deep Cut Lodge I.O.O.F. 311 Veterans Memorial
Delphos
Delphos / Miami Erie Canal
Delphos Civil War Memorial
Delphos Eagles Veterans Memorial Bench
Delphos Korea War Memorial
Delphos Operation Desert Storm Memorial
Delphos Operation Enduring Freedom Memorial
Delphos Operation Iraqi Freedom Memorial
Delphos P.O.W. & M.I.A. Memorial
Delphos Veterans Memorial
Delphos Vietnam War Memorial
Delphos World War I Memorial
Delphos World War II Memorial
Delphos' The Purple Heart Memorial
East Cemetery
Eastman Johnson's Maple Sugar Paintings
Faurot Oil Well
Faurot Opera House
Fort Amanda
Founders and Patriots of Allen County, Ohio
Fraternal Order of Eagles Veterans Memorial Bench
Harrod
Harrod
Harrod Veterans Memorial Park
Historic House
In Memory of Chief P-H-T and the Hawg Creek Shawnee
Jacob Dienstberger Historic House
James Daniel's Cabin
John Eutsler
John "Jack" Herron
Johnny Appleseed Tree
Korean War
Korean War Memorial
LaFayette - Jackson Township Civil War Memorial
Lima Locomotive Works
Lincoln Highway
Lincoln Highway Memorial
M-60 A3 Tank
Mary Shafer
McKee's Hill
McLean Teady Bear Park
Metzger Lake Reservoir
Miami & Erie Canal Deep Cut / Miami & Erie Canal
Miami And Erie Canal Deep Cut
Miami – Erie Canal
NKP Berkshire Locomotive No. 779
NKP Caboose No. 1091
Ohio's First Electric Street Car Line
Old Church Site Rockport Cemetery
P-39 Airacobra Crash Site
Persian Gulf War
PFC. Larry E VanMeter
POW★MIA
Quarried Rock
Remember Pearl Harbor
Servicemen's Free Canteen
Sharp School Bell
Shawnee Council House
Shawnee Council House
Shawnee Indian Reservation / U.S. Military Reserve
Site Of Lima's First Cemetery
Site of the 86 Acre Homestead of Dye Sunderland
Snow Cruiser Crash Site
Solar Refinery
Spanish-American War
Spencerville Area Veterans Memorial Park
Spencerville Athletic Booster Veterans Memorial
Spencerville Schools Veterans Memorial Bench
Spencerville Veterans Memorial
Spencerville Veterans Memorial
Spencerville Veterans Memorial Bench
Spencerville VFW Clown Unit Veterans Memorial Bench
Spencerville's US War Casualties
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Tawa Town
The Henry Boose Site
The Hog Creek Settlement
The Inn
The Interurban Era
The Last Measure of Devotion
The Old Bell
The Shawnee Indian Reservation
The Town of Hartford
This Lintel Stone
U.S. Army Helicopter UH-1H
UH-1 Helicopter
USS Frank E. Evans DD754
USS Texas (CGN 39)
Veterans Freedom Flag Monument
Veterans Monument / Memorial Garden
VFW Veterans Memorial Bench
Vietnam War
War of 1812
War On Terror
West Market Street Boulevard Historic District
Workman's Crew Caboose
World War I
World War II
"Johnny Appleseed"
The early economy in Allen County was primarily based on agriculture, with farmers cultivating crops like corn and wheat. However, the discovery of oil in the late 19th century brought about significant changes. Oil production became a major industry, leading to a boom in population and prosperity. Lima, the county seat, became known as the "Oil Center of the World" during this time.
In the early 20th century, Allen County experienced rapid industrialization. Manufacturing companies, including the Lima Locomotive Works, gained prominence and provided employment opportunities for many residents. The county's strategic location, with access to major transportation routes, further contributed to its industrial growth.
Over the years, Allen County has continued to evolve and diversify its economy. Today, it is home to a variety of industries, including healthcare, retail, and education. The county also boasts cultural attractions such as the Allen County Museum and the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center. With its blend of history, industry, and community, Allen County remains a vibrant and thriving part of Ohio.
Brief timeline of the history of Allen County, Ohio:
- 1817 - Allen County is established by an act of the Ohio General Assembly.
- 1831 - Lima, the county seat of Allen County, is founded.
- 1848 - The Miami and Erie Canal reaches Lima, bringing increased trade and economic growth.
- 1861-1865 - Allen County residents serve in the Civil War, with several regiments being raised from the area.
- 1885 - The Ohio Electric Railway begins operating in Lima, providing transportation and promoting industrial development.
- 1892 - Lima Oil Field is discovered, leading to an oil boom in the area and attracting oil companies.
- 1908 - Lima's first automobile manufacturing company, the Clark Motor Car Company, is established.
- 1958 - The Lima Army Tank Plant is opened, becoming a major employer in the county.
- 1980s - Economic downturn affects the county, resulting in job losses and decline in manufacturing.
- 1996 - The Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center opens in Lima, enhancing the city's cultural and entertainment offerings.
- 2010 - Census reveals a population of over 100,000 residents in Allen County.
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Allen County, Ohio.