Historic Holgate Avenue

Architecture serves as a visual guide and timeline of the styles adn house types that were popular during the 70-year period of development. Greek Revival, Italiante, Second Empire, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Prairie, Craftsmen and Bungalow styles are all represented.

Fort Defiance Flag Staff

All land north to Canada is surveyed on baseline running from this point. This landmark is located on the grounds of Fort Defiance.

Defiance Public Library

Our library was built in 1904 with funds from a Carnegie Grant. This beautiful historic building is located on the site of Fort Defiance along the Maumee and Auglaize River banks and allows visitors to reflect on county's history.

Defiance College

Chartered in 1850, Defiance College is a four-year liberal arts-based college affiliated with the United Church of Christ. The college has been recognized by several publication including the John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll of the Nation's Highest Character-Building Colleges and is also a national leader in the service learning area. With 41 major areas of study leading to bachelor's, master's and an associate degree in education and business the college services approximately 1,000 students. The college is a member of NCAA Division III, offering 18 men's and women's sports.

Canal Mule Bridge

Constructed in the 1840's, it provided passage over the Maumee River just for the mules and their drivers, the canal boats entered into the river. On the north side of the river the drivers and mules walked along the riverbank. The canal boats re-entered into the canal system just above the Independence Dam.

Auglaize Village

This historical village was started in June 1966. Visitors become uniquely involved in the recreation of the 19th century history. Along with its 41 new, restored and reconstructed buildings the village also has several museums. Every year there are special event days where authentically costumed craftsmen demonstrate a wide variety of pioneer skills. Located 3 miles west of Defiance on Krouse Road.

Riverside Chapel

A beautiful chapel built in 1890 contains the grave sites of veterans of 1794 and the War of 1812. Featuring a true Gothic ceiling and marble floor the "Little Gem of American Building" is available for small weddings, funerals and/or committal services.

Miami & Erie Canal Lock No. 37

By 1845 the Canal was open extending from the Miami River to Lake Erie in Toledo, then from Toledo, westward to Fort Wayne and Lafayette, Indiana. Commerce flourished along the canal until the 1850's when competition from the railroads emerged. Passenger boats were discontinued in 1862. By 1870 the Wabash and Erie Canal into Indiana was completely abandoned. The Miami and Erie lingered on until major repairs were authorized and completed between 1906 and 1909. Only to be all but destroyed by the floods of 1913. By 1917 most of the bridges across the canal in the Downtown were removed. The canal was gradually filled and drained. The remains of the north end of the Maumee and Erie Lock #37 have lain exposed, until partially renovated in 1997.

The Huber Opera House and Civic Center

Built as a hotel in 1895 this structure became the try-out theatre for George H. Huber's larger New York and Chicago theatres. After many years of housing different businesses in downtown Hicksville, the nostalgic feel of the Huber is being restored by a group of determined citizens. The unique facility has the seating capacity for 800 and is used for many community events and attractions as well as being home to the Hicksville Village Players.

Major General Lawrence H. Livingston Highway: U.S. 424

Harley Davidson Inc. named Route 424 between Defiance and Napoleon as one of the ten best touring roads in the United States. This 18 mile stretch through Independence Dam State Park follows the Maumee River and uses the old town path of the Miami-Erie and Wabash Canal systems for its road bed.