Fulton County, Ohio
1815 Michigan Meridian
1815 Michigan Meridian Crossing
1915 Ohio Michigan State Line Survey
Afghanistan War Memorial
Amboy Township Veterans Memorial
Archbold
Archbold
Bethany United Brethren Church Bell
Bur Oak
Caboose
Camp Palmer Time Line
Camp Palmer Time Line
Canfield Cabin
Civil War Memorial Cannon
Community Jail
Council Oak / Col. D.W.H. Howard
Covered Wagon
David K. Aeschliman Memorial
Delta Iraq War Memorial
Delta Korean War Memorial
Delta Soldiers Memorial Monument
Delta Unknown Dead Memorial
Delta Vietnam War Memorial
Delta World War II Memorial
District 16 Schoolhouse
Erie J. Sauder
Fayette Veterans Memorial
First Site Of Fulton County Courthouse
For God and Country
Fulton County Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Fulton County Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Fulton County Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Fulton County Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Fulton County Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Fulton County Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Fulton County Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Fulton County Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Fulton County Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Fulton County Veterans Pavilion
Fulton County War Memorial
Fulton County War Memorial
Goll Cemetery
Goll Woods
Gregory B. Wertz
Haven Heights Baptist Church Cross
International Underground Railroad Monument
It's 1860 in the cabin today!
James A. (Jim) Gype US Navy Veteran WW2
John King and King Family Cemetery
Jones-Read-Touvelle House
Lauber Shelter
Log School
Lyons
Lyons World War II Memorial
Nathaniel Leggett
New York Central Railroad Depot
Ohio Champion
Original Swan Creek District #8 School
Peter Stucky's Wagon Shop
Pike Township War Memorial
Pleasant View Union Civil War Memorial
Reighard Blacksmith Shop
Reverend William King
Royalton Township Civil War Memorial
Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sky Pilot
Soldiers Of Fulton County Civil War Memorial
St. Caspar Church
Swanton
Swanton American Legion Monument
Swanton Civil War Monument
Swanton Ohio Viet Nam Memorial
Swanton Remembers
Swanton Township Veterans Memorial
The First Universalist Church
The Metamora School Bell
The Ohio Art Company
The Ohio Michigan Boundary War / Battle of Phillips Corners
This Hungarian Migrant Worker's Wagon
This Log House
This Wagon
Tom Duvendack - Oak Savannah
Veterans Memorial
Village Of Archbold
Wabash Cannonball Trail
Winameg Mounds
Women Of Fulton County War Memorial
Woodcarvers Shop
World Trade Center Artifact #H-0035A
The county was officially established on April 1, 1850, and named after inventor Robert Fulton, famous for his development of the steamboat. In its early years, Fulton County was primarily an agricultural community, with farming playing a crucial role in the local economy. Crops such as wheat, corn, and oats were grown, and livestock farming also became an important industry.
As transportation infrastructure improved, Fulton County began to experience industrial growth. The arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century allowed for easier transportation of goods, leading to the establishment of various factories and industries. The county became a hub for manufacturing, including steel, furniture, and agricultural implements. This industrial growth brought more jobs and economic prosperity to the area.
Throughout its history, Fulton County has faced challenges and experienced moments of growth and change. It has weathered economic downturns and adapted to societal changes. Today, Fulton County continues to be an agricultural community while also embracing modern industries and technologies. With its scenic landscapes, small-town communities, and rich historical heritage, Fulton County remains a valued part of Ohio's history.
Brief timeline of the history of Fulton County, Ohio:
- 1817 - Fulton County was established by an act of the Ohio Legislature.
- 1820 - The first settler, Charles Jewett, arrived in the area.
- 1836 - The first post office was established in the county's largest town, Wauseon.
- 1850 - The county's population reached 2,849 people.
- 1854 - Wauseon was officially incorporated as a village.
- 1870 - The population of the county grew to 10,195.
- 1880 - The first railroad, the Wabash Railroad, was built in the county.
- 1888 - Wauseon became a city.
- 1914 - The county's largest and oldest annual fair, the Fulton County Fair, was established.
- 1920 - The first concrete road in Ohio was built in the county.
- 1950 - The population of Fulton County reached 20,466.
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Fulton County, Ohio.