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Neighbors
When
ever you ask a local citizen what they like about living in Wayne
County, inevitably, one of the reasons they list is the proximity to
a wide variety of opportunities for work, entertainment and tourism
within a short driving distance. Here is a short list of our
neighboring counties and communities, as well as large cities within
easy driving distance.
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Indiana
Randolph County, Indiana
Henry
County, Indiana
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County
Seat: New Castle
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Highlights: A haven for basketball, Henry County is home
to the world's largest high school gymnasium (seating
capacity 9,325), Hoosier Gym, where the movie "Hoosiers"
was filmed, and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
Museum. Of more historical importance, don't miss
the Wilbur Wright Birthplace and Museum!
Union
County, Indiana
Fayette County, Indiana
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County
Seat: Connersville
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Highlights: Train buffs will enjoy taking a ride to
another era on the Whitewater Valley Railroad and
birders will enjoy exploring the Mary Gray Bird
Sanctuary which is owned and operated by the Indiana
Audubon Society.
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Ohio
Preble County, Ohio
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County
Seat: Eaton
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Highlights: Largely agricultural, Preble is home to the
only remaining double-barreled cover bridge in Ohio.
Known as the Roberts Covered Bridge, the structure has
stood since 1829. Famous New Paris, Ohio son, songwriter
Benjamin Hanby wrote the Christmas carol "Up on a House
Top".
Darke County, Ohio
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County
Seat: Greenville
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Highlights: Darke County is steeped in history as the
site of the signing of the Treaty of Greene Ville in
1795. The Garst Museum celebrates it's famous daughter
and son, Annie Oakley and Lowell Thomas. See how
KitchenAid Stand Mixers are made on a factory tour.
Don't miss the Great Darke County Fair in August - held
since 1853!
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Indianapolis, Indiana |
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Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| Fort Wayne,
Indiana |
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| Columbus,
Ohio |
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| Toledo, Ohio |
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| Chicago,
Illinois |
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