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Delaware, Ohio

Delaware County, located in the center of Ohio, was formed in 1808 from land taken from Franklin County. The settlement of Delaware was established as the county seat. Over the years Delaware County has produced numerous well known political figures, the most prominent being Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th President of the United States.

History of Delaware

Originally home to the Mound Builders, and later to Delaware and other Indian tribes. The city of Delaware got its start in 1808 when Moses Byxbe and other settlers from Massachusetts located near Joseph Barber's small trading post that had opened in earlier in 1805. For some years, Delaware remained just a country village along the Olentangy River. General William Henry Harrison used Delaware as his headquarters during the War of 1812. Today you can see a number of his soldiers graves in area cemeteries. After the Treaty of Greenville in 1814, settlers poured into the area.

Today, Delaware County has been designated as the fastest growing county in Ohio and the nation.

Centennial Event Schedule:

Bicentennial Parade - July 5
Joint Delaware County and City Activity

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Reenactment - July 6
Delaware County Activity

Civil War Reenactment - May 9, 10, 11
Joint Delaware County and City Activity

Community Day in Delaware - July 5
following the Bicentennial Parade
Delaware City Activity

Delaware City Founder's Day - May 9
Events of the day will involve Delaware City Schools
Delaware City Activity

Delaware County Church Tours - to be announced
Joint Delaware County and City Activity

Delaware County Founder's Day - February 10
A kick-off media event
Joint Delaware County and City Activity

Delaware History Play - August
in Hayes High School Auditorium
Joint Delaware County and City Activity

Fourth of July 22nd Concert and Fireworks
Featuring the Central Ohio Symphony on
Ohio Wesleyan University Campus Phillips Glen Lawn
Delaware City Activity

History of Delaware County High School Basketball - April 5 or 12
Program features history of the fourteen original high schools
Joint Delaware County and City Activity

Minnelli Days May 12-18
In honor of Vincente Minnelli's years in Delaware,
the event will feature music, movies, and nostalgia
Delaware City Activity

OSU/ OWU Plaque Dedication - May 3
Delaware City Activity

Plumb Tree / Pluggy's Town Dedication - April 26
Delaware City Activity

Special Events and Locations:

Little Brown Jug (September)

Hot Air Balloon Festival (September)

Arts Festival (May)

Delaware County Fair

Olentangy Indian Caverns

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Perkins Observatory