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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Defiance (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Defiance. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Defiance is located in Defiance County and is the County Seat.

To see how the shape of Ohio's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Defiance County: Allen (IN), DeKalb (IN), Henry, Paulding, Putnam & Williams.

Below are the counties that are near Defiance. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Defiance:

  • Defiance County     (The home county of Defiance)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Defiance, with the one closest to Defiance listed first.
    • Williamstown
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamstown
      • Williamstown is located in Defiance County
    • Jewell
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewell
      • Jewell is located in Defiance County
    • Ayersville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ayersville
      • Ayersville is located in Defiance County
    • Ney
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ney
      • Ney is located in Defiance County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 337 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ney <2>
    • Sherwood
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherwood
      • Sherwood is located in Defiance County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 803 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sherwood <2>
    • Hicksville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
  • Allen County
    • Delphos
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
  • Fulton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Defiance, with the one closest to Defiance listed first.
    • Archbold
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Pettisville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pettisville
      • Pettisville is located in Fulton County
    • Burlington
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burlington
      • Burlington is located in Fulton County
    • Eckley ‑ Historic
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eckley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eckley
      • Eckley is located in Fulton County
      • Eckley has also been known as:
      • Eckley Station
    • Wauseon
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Plattston ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plattston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plattston
      • Plattston is located in Fulton County
    • Thelma ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thelma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thelma
      • Thelma is located in Fulton County
    • Fayette
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Inlet ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Inlet have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inlet
      • Inlet is located in Fulton County
    • West Delta
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Delta
      • West Delta is located in Fulton County
    • Advance
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Advance
      • Advance is located in Fulton County
    • Delta
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delta
      • Delta is located in Fulton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,085 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Delta <2>
  • Hancock County
    • Hancock
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hancock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hancock
      • Hancock is located in Hancock County
  • Henry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Defiance, with the one closest to Defiance listed first.
    • Florida
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florida have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florida
      • Florida is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 213 people
    • Okolona
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Okolona
      • Okolona is located in Henry County
      • Okolona has also been known as:
      • Okalona
    • Holgate
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • New Bavaria
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Bavaria have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Bavaria
      • New Bavaria is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 93 people
    • Elery
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elery
      • Elery is located in Henry County
    • Napoleon
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Malinta
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malinta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malinta
      • Malinta is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 252 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Malinta <2>
    • Hamler
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Liberty Center
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Center have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Center
      • Liberty Center is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,123 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Liberty Center <2>
    • McClure
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McClure have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McClure
      • McClure is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 678 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McClure <2>
    • Deshler
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Colton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colton
      • Colton is located in Henry County
  • Paulding County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Defiance, with the one closest to Defiance listed first.
    • Renollet ‑ Historic
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Renollet have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Renollet
      • Renollet is located in Paulding County
    • Junction
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Junction
      • Junction is located in Paulding County
    • Emmett
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmett
      • Emmett is located in Paulding County
      • Emmett has also been known as:
      • Emerald Station
      • Emerald
    • Charloe
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charloe
      • Charloe is located in Paulding County
    • Fort Brown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Brown
      • Fort Brown is located in Paulding County
    • Melrose
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melrose
      • Melrose is located in Paulding County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 259 people
    • Oakwood
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakwood
      • Oakwood is located in Paulding County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 582 people
    • Saint Andrews ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Andrews have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Andrews
      • Saint Andrews is located in Paulding County
    • Cecil
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cecil
      • Cecil is located in Paulding County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 177 people
    • New Rochester ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Rochester have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Rochester
      • New Rochester is located in Paulding County
    • Hedges
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hedges have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedges
      • Hedges is located in Paulding County
    • Paulding
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paulding have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paulding
      • Paulding is located in Paulding County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,414 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paulding <2>
  • Putnam County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Defiance, with the one closest to Defiance listed first.
    • Continental
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Continental have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Continental
      • Continental is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,085 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Continental <2>
    • Hartsburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartsburg
      • Hartsburg is located in Putnam County
    • Kieferville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kieferville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kieferville
      • Kieferville is located in Putnam County
    • Dupont
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dupont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dupont
      • Dupont is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 301 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dupont <2>
    • Miller City
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miller City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miller City
      • Miller City is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 138 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Miller City <2>
    • Cloverdale
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
      • Cloverdale is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 159 people
    • Glandorf
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glandorf have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glandorf
      • Glandorf is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,030 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glandorf <2>
    • Kalida
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kalida have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kalida
      • Kalida is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,583 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kalida <2>
    • West Leipsic
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Leipsic
      • West Leipsic is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 188 people
    • Belmore
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belmore
      • Belmore is located in Putnam County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 143 people
    • Leipsic Junction
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leipsic Junction
      • Leipsic Junction is located in Putnam County
    • Leipsic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
  • Van Wert County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Defiance, with the one closest to Defiance listed first.
    • Scott
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Hoaglin
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoaglin
      • Hoaglin is located in Van Wert County
    • Middle Point
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middle Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Point
      • Middle Point is located in Van Wert County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 557 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middle Point <2>
  • Williams County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Defiance, with the one closest to Defiance listed first.
    • Stryker
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
    • Bryan
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryan
      • Bryan is located in Williams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,212 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bryan <2>
    • Pulaski
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pulaski
      • Pulaski is located in Williams County
    • Melbern
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melbern
      • Melbern is located in Williams County
    • West Unity
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Denmark ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denmark have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denmark
      • Denmark is located in Williams County
    • Edgerton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgerton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgerton
      • Edgerton is located in Williams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,990 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgerton <2>
    • Montpelier
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montpelier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montpelier
      • Montpelier is located in Williams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,907 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montpelier <2>
    • Holiday City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday City
      • Holiday City is located in Williams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 47 people
    • Kunkle
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kunkle
      • Kunkle is located in Williams County
    • Blakeslee
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blakeslee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blakeslee
      • Blakeslee is located in Williams County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 91 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blakeslee <2>
    • Alvordton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
  • Wood County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Defiance, with the one closest to Defiance listed first.
    • Custar
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Custar have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Custar
      • Custar is located in Wood County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 184 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Custar <2>
    • Grand Rapids
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Rapids have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Rapids
      • Grand Rapids is located in Wood County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,006 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grand Rapids <2>
    • Milton Center
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton Center
      • Milton Center is located in Wood County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 146 people
    • Weston
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weston
      • Weston is located in Wood County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,657 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Weston <2>
    • Hoytville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoytville
      • Hoytville is located in Wood County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 318 people
  • Allen County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Defiance, with the one closest to Defiance listed first.
    • Edgerton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgerton
      • Edgerton is located in Allen County (IN)
    • Woodburn
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Harlan
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harlan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harlan
      • Harlan is located in Allen County (IN)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harlan <2>
  • DeKalb County (IN)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Defiance, with the one closest to Defiance listed first.
    • Butler
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butler
      • Butler is located in DeKalb County (IN)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,719 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Butler <2>
    • Saint Joe
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
    • Spencerville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
    • Concord
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
      • Concord is located in DeKalb County (IN)
  • Hillsdale County (MI)
    • Waldron
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waldron have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waldron
      • Waldron is located in Hillsdale County (MI)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 521 people
  • Lenawee County (MI)
    • Morenci
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morenci
      • Morenci is located in Lenawee County (MI)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,129 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morenci <2>

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Defiance, see our County-by-County Page for Defiance.

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Defiance ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 128 newspapers that have been published in the area around Defiance.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Defiance. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Defiance and those printed in the larger area surrounding Defiance.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 23 miles [37 km]<3> of Defiance.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These professional and volunteer websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Defiance:

Cemeteries Near Defiance ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Defiance.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Defiance covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Defiance, with the one closest to Defiance listed first.

  • Presbyterian Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Presbyterian Cemetery
  • Kahol Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kahol Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kahol Cemetery
  • Catholic Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Catholic Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Catholic Cemetery
  • Riverside Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riverside Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riverside Cemetery
  • Frazee Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Frazee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Frazee Cemetery
  • Foster Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Foster Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Foster Cemetery
  • Brunersburg Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brunersburg Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brunersburg Cemetery
  • Taylor Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
  • Hire Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hire Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hire Cemetery
  • Independence Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Independence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Independence Cemetery
  • Noble & Tiffin Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Cromley Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cromley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cromley Cemetery
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    • Myers Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Myers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Myers Cemetery
    • Ayersville Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Hohenberger Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hohenberger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hohenberger Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Defiance had a population of 7,694 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Defiance had a population of 16,482 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Defiance, with the one closest to Defiance listed first.

  • Brunersburg
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brunersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brunersburg
    • Brunersburg is located in Defiance County
  • Ayersville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ayersville
    • Ayersville is located in Defiance County
  • Midway ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
    • Midway is located in Defiance County
  • Jewell
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewell
    • Jewell is located in Defiance County
  • Ashwood ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashwood
    • Ashwood is located in Defiance County
  • Arthur
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arthur have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arthur
    • Arthur is located in Paulding County
  • Junction
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Junction
    • Junction is located in Paulding County
  • Florida
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florida have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florida
    • Florida is located in Henry County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 213 people
  • Okolona
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Okolona
    • Okolona is located in Henry County
    • Okolona has also been known as:
    • Okalona
  • The Bend
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Bend
    • The Bend is located in Defiance County
  • Evansport
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evansport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evansport
    • Evansport is located in Defiance County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evansport <2>
  • Rice
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rice have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rice
    • Rice is located in Putnam County
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    • Adams Ridge
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adams Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adams Ridge
      • Adams Ridge is located in Defiance County
    • Moats
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moats have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moats
      • Moats is located in Defiance County
    • Emmett
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmett
      • Emmett is located in Paulding County
      • Emmett has also been known as:
      • Emerald Station
      • Emerald

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Defiance. See our List of 1890's Communities around Defiance.

The official website for Defiance: www.cityofdefiance.com/

The official website for Defiance County: www.defiance-county.com/

The official website for State of Ohio: https://ohio.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Defiance) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Defiance. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.2850, Longitude: -84.3574    
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Defiance, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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