Defiance, Ohio is the county seat of Defiance County. Fort Defiance once stood in the same spot upon which the city now sits. In August of 1794, Fort Defiance was built on orders of the General Anthony Wayne during hostilities with the Indians in the area. The blockhouse functioned as a place to stage the Army’s offensives and provide protection at the same time. So sturdy was this blockhouse that Lieutenant John Boyer, who served under General Wayne, once said that the fort could provide protection from “the English, the Indians, and all the devils in hell.” In 1822, the town of Defiance was platted and founded on the site of the fort, and in 1845, it was designated the county seat for the newly created Defiance County. Defiance attained city status in 1881.
Regular Blogs
The official weblog of the Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce provides written items about energy programs, chamber events, business openings and closings, and the benefits of becoming a member.
http://www.defiancechamber.com/blog
Friends of Felines’ Rescue Center
A non-profit, cage-free, no-kill feline care facility is the topic of this weblog, with information about adopting cats and helping the facility stay afloat. Also available are cat t-shirts and scarves, bowl holders, cat toys, and other feline items which benefit the facility.
http://friendsoffelines.blogspot.com
A Defiance woman who derides the term "There's nothing to do here" writes this weblog which points out things to do. She writes about places to eat, museums and performances, movies, and festivals as well as meetings of various organizations.
http://inandarounddefianceohio.blogspot.com
