Darke County Map, Ohio
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Darke County, Ohio
Darke County is in the western part of Ohio, right up against the Indiana border. This place is all about rural beauty. Greenville is the county seat, which is famous as the hometown of sharpshooter Annie Oakley. They celebrate her legacy every year with a festival.
Agriculture is the backbone of Darke County. You’ll see fields of corn, soybeans, and wheat stretching to the horizon. The Great Darke County Fair is a big deal around here. It’s one of the oldest and largest county fairs in Ohio.
For nature lovers, there’s Shawnee Prairie Preserve. It’s a great spot for hiking and bird watching. Darke County has a strong Amish community too. Despite being rural, the county has some surprises. The KitchenAid stand mixer is manufactured right here in Greenville.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Darke County |
| County Seat | Greenville |
| Population | Approximately 55,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Greenville, Versailles, Ansonia, Arcanum |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 36, U.S. Highway 127, State Route 49 |
| FIPS Code | 39-037 |
| Total Area | 604 square miles (land and water) |
| Adjacent Counties | Mercer County (North), Shelby County (Northeast), Miami County (East), Montgomery County (Southeast), Preble County (South), Wayne County, Indiana (Southwest), Randolph County, Indiana (West), Jay County, Indiana (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| State | Ohio |
| Coordinates | 39.7560° N, 84.6299° W |
| Etymology | Named after General William Darke |
| Major Landmarks | Darke County Fairgrounds, Garst Museum |
| Website | Darke County Website |
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