Putnam county, created in 1820 from part of Shelby county, is located in northwestern Ohio about 50 miles southwest of Toledo and uses Ottawa as its county seat. The county population on July 1, 1999, was 35,206, an increase of 1,387 over the 1990 census. The county is named for Gen. Israel Putnam, the Revolutionary War hero who commanded the American forces at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Here he gave the famous command to his men: "Don't fire until you can see the whites of their eyes." The county seat is the site of an ancient Indian village, Tawa Town, from which it takes its name. An early description of Putnam county is found in a book published in the late 1800's. "The land is level, part of the Black Swamp. Covered with heavy timber, black ash, white elm, cottonwood, and burr oak. The western part is largely settled by German Catholics. Central part settled by Mennonites."
Location:
Ottawa Ohio
Other Ohio Counties nearby:
(Lima) Allen County
(Wapakoneta) Auglaize County
(Defiance) Defiance County
(Findlay) Hancock County
(Kenton) Hardin County
(Napoleon) Henry County
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Tri-state Bluegrass Festival Kendallville IN May24-27 The goal that the board of directors has tried to achieve at these festivals is to provide high quality and a variety of entertainment in a family oriented atmosphere that encourages jamming.
Mentone Egg Festival Mentone IN May30-June1 The three-day event features entertainment, games, food, a parade in the downtown area, a play area for kids, and a huge car, truck, motorcycle and tractor show. All entertainment events are free. Flea markets and crafters line the main street in our downtown.
Park Street Festival Columbus OH June7-8 So many Food Trucks, so little time! Bringing you the best & most diverse food trucks in all of Ohio, all in one place!
New Haven Canal Days Festival New Haven IN June4-8 The NHCD Festival Committee, which consists of a team of dedicated volunteers, community leaders, civic organizations, businesses, churches, and residents, have been working hard all year long to bring quality events to our community that will entertain the entire family.
Willkommen zum Germanfest Fort Wayne IN June2-9 Festival events located throughout Fort Wayne, Allen County, and northeast Indiana.
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