Independence, Defiance County, Ohio facts for kids

Independence is a small place in Defiance County, Ohio. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.

A Look Back at Independence

Independence was started a long time ago, around the year 1838. This was a time when many new communities were forming across Ohio as people moved west.