Historical Markers in
Paulding County, Ohio

All Gave Some ★ Some Gave All Antwerp and Carryall Township Antwerp Veterans Memorial Antwerp's Civil War - Spanish American War Veterans Memorial Antwerp's Civil War Veterans Memorial Antwerp's Korean War Era - Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial Antwerp's Persian Gulf - Iraq - Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Antwerp's Vietnam Era - Lebanon - Grenada - Panama Veterans Memorial Antwerp's Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial Antwerp's War of 1812 - Civil War Veterans Memorial Antwerp's World War I Era - World War II Era Veterans Memorial Antwerp's World War I Era Veterans Memorial Antwerp's World War II Era - Korean War Era Veterans Memorial Antwerp's World War II Era Veterans Memorial Charloe Charloe Charloe Community Park Forder Bridge Fort Brown Fort Brown Grover Hill Town Hall Bell Herb Monroe and His Wife Millie Imaginary Likeness Of Chief Charloe Peter Joshua A. Ramsey Memorial Miami-Erie and Wabash-Erie Canals New Rochester Paulding County Paulding County Carnegie Library Paulding County Veterans Memorial Site of Fort Brown The Indians The Last Existing Well The Reservoir War The Soldiers Creed V.F.W. Post 5087 Veterans Memorial Flagpost Veterans Memorial Wiltsie Cemetery World War Memorial
The city of Akron, Ohio, was once known as the "Rubber Capital of the World" because of its thriving rubber industry. Companies like Goodyear, Firestone, and General Tire all had headquarters in Akron at one point.
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Paulding County, Ohio has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1820. The region was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, primarily the Shawnee, who hunted and fished in the area. However, with the arrival of European settlers, the landscape and demographics of the county began to change.

The county was named after John Paulding, a Revolutionary War soldier known for his capture of British spy Major John Andre. In the early 19th century, Paulding County was primarily an agricultural region, with settlers cultivating the fertile land. The completion of the Miami and Erie Canal in the 1840s brought further growth and development to the area, as it provided a mode of transportation for goods and materials.

During the mid-19th century, Paulding County experienced an influx of immigrants, including Germans, Irish, and Scottish, who brought their unique cultural influences to the region. As the county continued to grow, new industries emerged, such as lumber mills and brick manufacturing. The introduction of the railroad in the late 1800s further boosted economic activity in Paulding County, facilitating the transportation of goods and fostering trade.

In the early 20th century, the county saw advancements in education and infrastructure. Schools were built, and the first hospital was established in the county seat of Paulding. The discovery of oil and gas reserves in the region brought about an economic boom in the 1920s, leading to increased prosperity for the county.

Today, Paulding County remains a predominantly rural area with a strong agricultural community. The county is known for its beautiful landscapes, including the Maumee River and Paulding Reservoir, which attract outdoor enthusiasts. With its rich history and natural beauty, Paulding County continues to be an important part of Ohio's heritage.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Paulding County, Ohio.

  • 1817 - Paulding County is established and named after John Paulding, a Revolutionary War soldier
  • 1839 - The county's first courthouse is built in the town of Brownsville
  • 1851 - The village of Paulding is founded and becomes the new county seat
  • 1856 - The Toledo, Delphos and Burlington Railroad is completed, connecting Paulding County to other parts of Ohio
  • 1882 - Paulding County's first newspaper, the Paulding Democrat, is published
  • 1891 - The county's first public high school, Paulding High School, is established
  • 1918-1919 - The Spanish Influenza pandemic impacts Paulding County, leading to many deaths and disruptions
  • 1930s - The Great Depression causes economic hardship for many residents in Paulding County
  • 1950s-1960s - The county experiences growth and development with improvements in infrastructure and the establishment of industrial parks
  • 1974 - The Paulding County Carnegie Library is built and continues to serve as a community resource
  • 1990s-present - Paulding County sees fluctuations in population and economic activity, with a focus on diversifying industries and promoting tourism