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Hardin - First County Seat

Once the Indian threat was resolved by the War of 1812, new pioneers begin arriving in Shelby County, Ohio, settling in different areas. They still established their homes on a county creek because water was needed for transportation, drinking, crop irrigation, etc.

David Henry came to what is now known as Pasco in 1814. Henry held many governmental posts and, in 1819, was appointed Director of the town of Sidney. He was responsible for its platting and selling of the lots. Henry kept many of the records that now shed light on the earliest days of the county. In October, 1816, the original plat for Hardin was filed. After Shelby County was formed, Hardin would serve as county seat for almost a year before it moved to Sidney.

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Original Plat of Hardin

'Downtown' segment written in October, 1998 by Sherrie Casad-Lodge 

 

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