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Sullivan-Johnson Museum

Built as a stately private residence, circa 1896, this elegant three-story structure is now home to the many notable exhibits that are a key part of Hardin County's heritage. The World Famous Kenton Toys Collection, dating back to 1898, a gallery devoted to Jacob Parrott, the nation'

Kenton, OH Museums

Lincoln Park Railway Exhibit

The Lincoln Park Railway Exhibit features a Nickel Plate 779, the last steam engine ever built in Lima, Ohio at the Lima Locomotive Works. You will also find a luxurious private car, built in 1883 and a Nickel Plate caboose built in 1882 and an authentically equipped 1895

Lima, OH Railroad History

Sidney!

Located on I-75

Sidney, OH Businesses

MacDonell House, Victorian Mansion

Located next door to the Allen County Museum, this 1890's Victorian mansion is a must see with more than 15 rooms furnished in great detail and open to the public. This home and its decor are reminiscent of the great wealth brought into Allen County during the oil boom era. Features include:

Lima, OH Historic Homes

Crouse Performance Hall

Crouse Performance Hall is a 1,780 seat, state-of-the-art facility that is located on the south end of the Veterans'

Lima, OH Theatres

Van Wert County Court House

Built in 1876, the Van Wert County Court House celebrated its 130th birthday in 2006. The structure remains today much as it was built at a cost of $110,174

Van Wert, OH Historic Courthouses

Beaner's

Gathering place for young and old. Delicious pastries and a wide variety of coffees. Across from Defiance College.

Defiance, OH Businesses

Scott Variety Store

Looking for a truly unique experience?

Scott, OH Businesses

Eppi's

Enjoy Mexican food and night club in the downtown Defiance area. Casual atmosphere, great food!

Defiance, OH Businesses

Allen County Memorial Hall

Historic Memorial Hall was built in 1908

Lima, OH Civic Centers

Swan House Tea Room & Shoppe

For 50 years, the 1865 home served as a family dwelling before it was converted into a tea room and was used for medical practices and apartments for 80 years.

In 1998, the property was purchased and fully restored back to a tea room where you can enjoy "proper tea."

Findlay, OH Businesses

The Shay Locomotive Display

A restored narrow-gauge geared locomotive, known as the Shay Locomotive, was built in 1925 by the Lima Locomotive Works and is located at the Allen County Museum Complex.

For a period of almost 70 years, the Lima Locomotive Works built 2,761 Shay locomotives, the last in 1945

Lima, OH Railroad History

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