Welcome!

Welcome to Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio
     – Heart of the Historic Maumee River Valley.

Explore the history of the area by visiting the site of the old French Apple Tree in Pontiac Park where we pay tribute to Johnny Appleseed’s influence. In Canal Park, catch a glimpse of days gone by at the restored Miami and Eric Canal Lock.

Travel down historic Holgate Avenue for a first hand view of the many architectural styles that grace our community including Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Colonial Revival.

Spend a day in the surrounding vicinity experiencing the small town feel of the country farms and abundant farmland, continue your experience at one of our inviting shopping centers or beautiful parks. Don’t leave town without spending time in the revitalized Main Street District in our Downtown.
 
Fulfill your dining pleasures at one of our fine local restaurants, visit the eclectic retailers or join us for an event, find out why we say:

“Defiance, where friend’s families and the rivers meet.”

Coming Events:

June 20th, 2013
4pm to 7pm
A  social gathering for the community held in the downtown on the Third Thursday of June, July and August.  June's Third Thursday provides, Farmer's Market, taste of downtown, artists on the street, The Andrew L. Tuttle Museum will be open, retail businesses extend their hours and entertainment promoting the arts and culture of the community. We will also have a camera scavanger hunt. Join us as we embrace all the downtown has to offer. This event was previously First Fridays.

 

July 3rd, 2013

 Join us July 3rd, 2013 year at the confluence of the Maumee and AuGlaize rivers as we celebrate the nation’s birthday. Fireworks begin at dusk. Vendor Application ~ click here.