Van Wert County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,931. Its county seat is Van Wert. The county was created in February 12, 1820 and later organized on March 18, 1837. It is named for Isaac Van Wart, one of the captors of John André in the American Revolutionary War.
Van Wert County comprises the Van Wert, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included within the Lima-Van Wert-Celina, OH Combined Statistical Area.
| Name: | Van Wert County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 39-161 |
| State: | Ohio |
| Founded: | February 12, 1820 |
| Named for: | Isaac Van Wart |
| Seat: | Van Wert |
| Largest city: | Van Wert |
| Total Area: | 410 sq mi (1,100 km²) |
| Land Area: | 409 sq mi (1,060 km²) |
| Total Population: | 28,931 |
| Population Density: | 71/sq mi (27/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Website: | www.vanwertcountyohio.gov |
Van Wert County location map. Where is Van Wert County?
Van Wert County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 410 square miles (1,100 km), of which 409 square miles (1,060 km) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km) (0.3%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Paulding County (north)
- Putnam County (northeast)
- Allen County, Ohio (east)
- Auglaize County (southeast)
- Mercer County (south)
- Adams County, Indiana (southwest)
- Allen County, Indiana (northwest)
Van Wert County Topographic Map
Van Wert County Satellite Map
Van Wert County Outline Map
