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Darke County recognized by state

Pictured (L-R) Commissioner Marshall Combs, Ohio History Connections Jennifer Aultman, Commissioner Matt Aultman, Darke County Parks Executive Director Robb Clifford, and DAR members Caroline Petitjean and Debbie Nisonger. (Submitted photo)

DARKE COUNTY – Darke County has recently been recognized as an official American 250-Ohio Community in partnership with the Ohio Commission for the US Semiquincentennial.

Darke County will be part of a statewide celebration and commemoration of the founding of the United States in 2026. This designation is supported by Neighborhood Strategies.

The America 250 Darke County committee urges the county communities to join in the year-long celebrations in 2026. Feel free to contact the Darke County Commissioners, Darke County Tourism, or fortgville@gmail.com for information.