Van Wert, Ohio
Van Wert is a city that has a rich history and culture. It is the county seat of Van Wert County and the principal city of the Van Wert Micropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 11,092 people.
Some of the places of interest in Van Wert are:
- The **Brumback Library**, which was the first county library in the United States and is ranked one of the nation’s best libraries.
- The **Wassenburg Art Center**, which is a community art center that offers exhibitions, classes, workshops, and events.
- The **Van Wert Civic Theatre**, which is an award-winning theatre that produces plays, musicals, and concerts.
- The **Van Wert County Courthouse**, which is a historic building that features a children's garden and a clock tower.
- The **Van Wert Peony Festival**, which is an annual event that celebrates the city's heritage as a center of peony cultivation.
Some of the largest employers in Van Wert are:
- Central Insurance Companies**, which is a property and casualty insurance company that has its home office in Van Wert.
- Eaton Corporation**, which is a power management company that has a manufacturing plant in Van Wert.
- Van Wert Health**, which is a health care system that operates a hospital and several clinics in Van Wert.
- Federal-Mogul Corporation**, which is an automotive supplier that has a distribution center in Van Wert.
- Cooper Farms**, which is a family-owned company that produces turkey, pork, and eggs and has a processing plant in Van Wert.