Glenmore, Ohio facts for kids
Glenmore is a small, quiet place in Ohio, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Willshire Township in Van Wert County.
All About Glenmore
Glenmore is located in the eastern part of Willshire Township. You can find it where two roads, both named Glenmore Road, cross each other. It's about 8½ miles (or 13¾ kilometers) southwest of Van Wert, which is the main city and the county seat for Van Wert County.
Waterways Near Glenmore
A small stream called Twentyseven Mile Creek flows along the western edge of Glenmore. This creek starts just a short distance south of the community. It's an important part of the local water system because it eventually flows into the St. Marys River. Rivers and creeks are vital for the environment and can be home to many plants and animals.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Glenmore is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official town or city government. This means that services like police, fire, and road maintenance are usually handled by the larger county or township government. These communities often have a close-knit feel, and they might have a few local businesses, like the grain elevator seen in the image, which is important for farming in the area.
