Williams County (Images of America) - Softcover

Maynard, Kevin M

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738561959 ISBN 13: 9780738561950

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2008

Synopsis

Created by the Ohio legislature in 1820 and named for Revolutionary War hero David Williams, Williams County is situated in the northwest corner of Ohio, bordered by Michigan on the north and Indiana on the west. In the early 1830s, settlers began pouring into the county, primarily farm families seeking inexpensive land and new lives on the frontier. Many were European immigrants or the children of immigrants willing to perform the backbreaking labor necessary to clear and drain the forests and convert them into fertile farmlands. Arrival of the Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad in 1854 opened new markets for local agricultural products and small industries and gave birth to bustling new communities along the rail line. The strong work ethic, faith, entrepreneurial spirit, and sense of community that has characterized the people of Williams County--past and present--has worked a wonderful transformation, turning a wilderness into fine farms and communities offering modern public facilities and services, numerous businesses and industries, and a high quality of life in a rural setting.

About this title

About the Author

Kevin M. Maynard is past president of the Stryker Area Heritage Council and the Williams County Historical Society. He has been involved with local history research and preservation efforts for more than 20 years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738561959
• ISBN 13: 9780738561950
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128