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Putnam County, Ohio
County in Ohio, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Putnam County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 34,451.[1] Its county seat is Ottawa.[2] The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1834.[3] Its name is in honor of Israel Putnam, a colonial officer in the French and Indian War, who served as a general in the American Revolutionary War.[4] The Blanchard River, which passes through the county, was a key transportation route for early European-American settlers.
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Putnam County | |
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![]() Putnam County Courthouse | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Ohio | |
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Coordinates: 41°01′N 84°08′W | |
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Founded | January 3, 1834 |
Named for | Israel Putnam |
Seat | Ottawa |
Largest village | Ottawa |
Area | |
• Total | 484 sq mi (1,250 km2) |
• Land | 483 sq mi (1,250 km2) |
• Water | 1.8 sq mi (5 km2) 0.4% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 34,451 ![]() |
• Density | 71/sq mi (27/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 5th |
Website | www |
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